Episode 1

From Recruiter to Leader: Building Trust and Talent Pools in Tech

Published on: 1st October, 2025

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

In this episode, Sean Allen speaks with Callum Robinson, the global talent acquisition lead for tech and product at Booksy. They discuss Callum's career journey in tech recruitment, the evolving tech market, and the importance of enhancing candidate experience and employer branding.

Callum shares insights on leveraging technology in recruitment, transitioning to a leadership role, and adapting management styles to build strong relationships with team members. He emphasizes the significance of patience and trust in leadership, as well as the value of nurturing talent pools for future recruitment needs.

Connect with Callum here – Callum Robinson | LinkedIn

Check out careers at Booksy here – Booksy Careers Site


✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn


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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.