Episode 4

The Hidden Value in Hiring Experience and How It Transforms Business Growth

Published on: 27th May, 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 Matt Fairweather, Head of Talent Acquisition at Softwire, about how the world of in-house recruitment is evolving faster than most realise, and the key to thriving in this shifting landscape is understanding the true value of strategic talent acquisition.

If you're navigating the challenge of building scalable, high-impact teams or transitioning from agency to internal hiring, this episode is your blueprint for success.

Discover how focusing on the value of great hires - not just the cost of bad ones - transformed their hiring strategy and boosted revenue. Matt reveals why building credibility with senior stakeholders, managing change, and empowering vertical ownership are vital for scaling effectively.

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fairweather-14753380/

Check out careers at Software - https://www.softwire.com/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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🎙 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.