Kirsty Wilson
About Kirsty Wilson
Kirsty Wilson is an HR Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sightsavers, where she has worked since 2019. With over a decade of experience in recruitment, she focuses on strategies that support the organization's mission to prevent avoidable blindness and promote disability equality.
Work at Sightsavers
Kirsty Wilson has been serving as an HR Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sightsavers since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing talent acquisition strategies that align with the organization's mission of preventing avoidable blindness and promoting disability equality. Her contributions are integral to the recruitment process, ensuring that Sightsavers attracts individuals who are committed to its advocacy for change and equality.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before her current position, Kirsty Wilson worked as a Recruitment/HR Officer at Sightsavers for a brief period of three months in 2019. Prior to that, she spent five years at Pier Recruitment as a Senior Temporaries Recruitment Consultant and Generalist & Commercial Recruiter from 2014 to 2019. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in recruitment practices, particularly within the charity sector.
Education and Expertise
Kirsty Wilson studied Applied Psychology at the University of Brighton, where she earned a BA Hons in Psychology and Sociology from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she has studied at The University of Stirling. Her educational background supports her expertise in recruitment, particularly in roles that align with Sightsavers' mission and values.
Background in Customer Service
Earlier in her career, Kirsty Wilson worked as a Customer Service Specialist at Domestic & General from 2011 to 2012. This role contributed to her understanding of client needs and service delivery, which is beneficial in her current talent acquisition responsibilities.
Career Progression in HR
Kirsty Wilson transitioned from a Recruitment/HR Officer to an HR Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sightsavers within the same year, reflecting her rapid career progression. With over a decade of experience in recruitment and HR, she has developed a focus on both temporary and permanent staffing solutions, enhancing her capabilities in the field.