Paul Gascoyne
About Paul Gascoyne
Paul Gascoyne is a Senior Recruitment Manager with extensive experience in talent acquisition and marketing strategies. He has worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP and currently holds a similar position at A&O Shearman, while also serving on the advisory board at Arden University.
Work at A&O Shearman
Paul Gascoyne currently serves as Senior Recruitment Manager at A&O Shearman, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process for various positions within the firm, including lawyers, trainees, and business services professionals. His expertise in talent acquisition and modern recruitment strategies supports the firm's goal of attracting top talent in the legal sector.
Previous Experience at Shearman & Sterling LLP
Prior to his current role, Paul Gascoyne worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP for five years, from 2019 to 2024. He initially held the position of Graduate Recruitment Manager, where he focused on recruiting law graduates and managing the firm's graduate recruitment initiatives. He later transitioned to Senior Recruitment Manager, further enhancing the firm's recruitment strategies and processes.
Education and Expertise
Paul Gascoyne holds a BA(Hons) in Economics and Accounting from Bangor University, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at BPP Law School, earning a Graduate Diploma in Law from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from Liverpool John Moores University between 2005 and 2007. His recent studies include a Brand Management course as part of the Marketing Week Mini MBA program in 2023.
Career in Recruitment and Marketing
Paul Gascoyne has extensive experience in recruitment and marketing. Before his tenure at Shearman & Sterling LLP, he worked at BPP as Senior Outreach Marketing Manager from 2007 to 2015. He also served as Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer at the University of Chester from 2004 to 2007 and as a Marketing Assistant at Hopwood Hall College from 2002 to 2003. His background combines marketing expertise with talent acquisition, allowing him to design integrated recruitment campaigns.
Advisory Role at Arden University
Since 2021, Paul Gascoyne has been an Advisory Board Member at Arden University. In this capacity, he contributes to discussions and decisions regarding the university's strategic direction and initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in education and recruitment to provide valuable insights.