Sam Jenkinson
About Sam Jenkinson
Sam Jenkinson is a Principal Recruiter and Director at Bristol Dry Gin, with extensive experience in recruitment and business development across various sectors. He has held multiple leadership roles and currently serves as Managing Partner at Architypes Talent Ltd and Tandem Talent Ltd, while also being involved with Carrie Jenkinson Millinery and Tandem Trailblazers.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Sam Jenkinson serves as Principal Recruiter at Foster + Partners, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing recruitment processes and strategies within the firm. His experience includes recruiting across various disciplines and levels, contributing to the firm's talent acquisition efforts.
Professional Experience in Recruitment
Jenkinson has extensive experience in recruitment, having worked in various roles that emphasize business development and marketing. Prior to his current position, he was the Group Business Development and Marketing Director at Opus Recruitment Solutions from 2014 to 2020. He has also held positions such as Vice President of Global Business Development at GCN Staffing & Recruiting and Business Development Manager at Computer Futures Solutions.
Educational Background
Sam Jenkinson studied at Kings School Bruton, where he achieved 10 GCSEs and 3 A Levels from 1987 to 1992. He furthered his education at Loughborough University, obtaining a BSc in Recreation Management from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, he attended Banda School in Kenya from 1981 to 1987.
Skills and Expertise
Jenkinson possesses a diverse skill set in recruitment and business development. He specializes in recruitment process outsourcing and contingent workforce solutions. His expertise includes talent attraction and selection strategies, executive search, and senior stakeholder engagement. He is also experienced in recruitment-based technologies and communication strategies for employer branding.
Current Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at Foster + Partners, Sam Jenkinson is the Director at Bristol Dry Gin, a position he has held since 2023. He is also a Managing Partner at Tandem Talent Ltd and Architypes Talent Ltd, roles he has occupied since 2020 and 2024, respectively. He actively engages in delivering innovative talent solutions across various sectors, including Financial Services and Sustainability.