Episode 20

Building a Recruitment Function from Scratch

Published on: 18th March, 2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/

In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Andy Driver, a Recruitment Manager at Phoenix Software. Andy shares his extensive career journey in recruitment, detailing his transition from agency to internal recruitment. He discusses the challenges and successes of building a recruitment function from scratch at Phoenix, emphasising the importance of company culture and collaboration with hiring managers.

Andy also outlines future plans for growth and improvement in recruitment processes, highlighting the significance of candidate experience and employer branding.

Connect with Andy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydriver/

Check out careers at Phoenix Software - https://www.phoenixs.co.uk/about-us/careers/


✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/

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More Than A CV
More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Sean Allen

Sean Allen is Key Accounts Director at Biometric Talent, leading a brand-new division focused on building key client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely enhance our clients' internal TA efforts, helping organisations scale their tech teams with innovative, data-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Biometric Talent, Sean transitioned from a background in Tech recruitment to overseeing company-wide recruitment operations specialising in the entire recruitment lifecycle. With over 17 years of experience, Sean is proficient in navigating the challenges of talent acquisition within a competitive digital landscape, pioneering strategies to attract top-tier talent.