Nicole Kelly
About Nicole Kelly
Nicole Kelly is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Ultra Electronics Group, specializing in recruiting for niche skill sets within the Defence Engineering sector. She has extensive experience in full life cycle recruitment and has previously held positions at various organizations, including SSE plc and OSI Maritime Systems.
Current Role at Ultra Electronics Group
Nicole Kelly serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Ultra Electronics Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she specializes in recruiting for niche skill sets within the Defence Engineering sector. Her responsibilities include collaborating with hiring managers to implement innovative and efficient hiring practices. Kelly's expertise in full life cycle recruitment allows her to effectively manage the candidate experience from preparation through to onboarding.
Previous Experience at SSE plc
Before joining Ultra Electronics Group, Nicole Kelly worked at SSE plc as a Customer Operation Dispatcher from 2016 to 2018. During her two years in Havant, she gained valuable experience in customer operations, contributing to her overall skill set in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Experience in People Operations at OSI Maritime Systems
In 2021, Nicole Kelly held the position of People Operations Business Partner at OSI Maritime Systems for a duration of six months in Portsmouth, England. This role further enhanced her capabilities in managing human resources and understanding the operational needs of the organization.
Background in Defence Recruitment
Nicole Kelly has a strong background in defence recruitment, having worked as an International Defence Recruitment Consultant at Advanced Resource Managers from 2019 to 2020. She managed the entire candidate experience, which included preparation, offer management, and onboarding. Additionally, she has experience recruiting for roles in PMO, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Business Winning Functions.
Educational Background
Nicole Kelly studied at Havant Sixth Form College from 2013 to 2015, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge that supports her career in talent acquisition and recruitment.