Craig Cooper
About Craig Cooper
Craig Cooper is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with over nine years of experience in recruitment across various sectors, including Finance and IT. He has held positions at notable organizations such as Experian, the Financial Conduct Authority, and PwC, and currently works at Legal & General in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Current Role at Legal & General
Craig Cooper has been serving as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Legal & General since 2022. In this role, he focuses on identifying and recruiting top talent for various positions within the organization. His expertise in recruitment spans multiple sectors, which aids in sourcing candidates that align with the company's needs.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Legal & General, Craig Cooper accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various sectors. He worked as a Recruitment Business Partner at PwC from 2018 to 2021, and as a Direct Recruiter for the Financial Conduct Authority via Resource Solutions from 2015 to 2018. His roles involved collaborating with high-profile clients and managing recruitment processes effectively.
Sales and Recruitment Background
Craig's career began in sales, where he worked as a Sales Executive at Experian from 2010 to 2011. He later advanced to the role of Sales Manager at the same company from 2011 to 2012. His transition into recruitment included a position as a Transport Recruitment Consultant at Extra Personnel Ltd from 2008 to 2010, where he developed foundational skills in candidate sourcing and client management.
Education and Training
Craig Cooper studied at Halesowen College from 1995 to 1997. This educational background provided him with essential skills that contributed to his professional development in recruitment and sales.
Industry Experience and Expertise
With over 9 years of experience in recruitment, Craig has developed a strong focus on the UK and European markets. He has recruited across various sectors, including Finance, Supervision, Financial Crime, Consultancy, Audit, Assurance, and IT/Technical. His experience in an RPO environment since 2015 has equipped him with the ability to manage recruitment for high-profile clients.