Episode 8

Navigating Modern Talent Acquisition in Complex Organisations

Published on: 24th June, 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 is joined by Danny Caines, an experienced professional in the recruitment industry. With over two decades of experience, Danny has transitioned from agency recruitment to in-house roles, navigating various sectors including broadcast media and IT.

Currently, he is the Head of Talent Acquisition at Babcock International Group, where he oversees a significant volume of hires annually. This episode unpacks Danny’s insights into the challenges and opportunities that come with moving from startup environments to large corporates, the dynamics of talent acquisition today, and the impact of AI and skills-based hiring on recruitment processes.

Connect with Danny on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannycaines/

✨ 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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🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

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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.