Elisa Beamson
Talent Acquisition Partner @Ricardo
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Partner @Ricardo
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with extensive experience designing and delivering strategic recruitment and workforce solutions within a global sustainability consultancy environment. Currently supporting Ricardo Energy & Environment, part of WSP, partnering with senior leaders to align talent strategy with business growth, transformation and future capability needs across energy, climate, transport and digital modelling sectors.Proven track record of translating organisational strategy into effective workforce planning, critical role pipelining and scalable hiring solutions across the UK, US and Europe. Operates as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing market insight, challenge and guidance to enable informed resourcing decisions and long‑term talent resilience.Led end‑to‑end talent acquisition for highly specialist roles from graduate to director level, achieving 98% direct sourcing and significantly reducing agency dependency while improving quality of hire and time to hire. Designed and implemented a bespoke TA strategy for a newly acquired Athens-based business, embedding consistent recruitment practices, developing hiring manager capability and strengthening local talent attraction.Experienced people leader, managing and developing a TA team of three, with responsibility for performance management, workload prioritisation and capability building. Recognised for strong senior stakeholder relationships, collaborative approach and ability to influence outcomes in complex matrix environments.Champion of inclusive hiring and diversity initiatives, including recruitment‑led activity supporting gender pay gap objectives. Passionate about building modern, data‑led TA functions that support organisational performance, sustainability goals and long‑term workforce capability.Key strengths: Strategic Talent Acquisition | Workforce Planning | Executive Stakeholder Partnering | Direct Sourcing | Business Integration | Leadership & Coaching | Inclusive Hiring
EDUCATION
University of Chester
Bachelor of Arts, English and Drama
University of Chester
BA Hons, English and Drama
University of Westminster
Master's Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
The Coach Training Institute (CTI)
Certified Co-active Coach, Professional Coach Training, Coaching
The British Psychological Society
Occupational Ability and Personality Test User, Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
SKILLS
ABOUT ELISA BEAMSON
A Talent Acquisition Partner with over 20 years of experience in strategic recruitment across financial services, retail and sustainability consultancy sectors. Currently supports Ricardo\'s Clean Energy and Environmental Solutions (CEES) business, where she leads talent acquisition for specialist roles across energy, transport and climate domains. Her work spans niche policy areas including maritime, fuels, sustainable transport, economics, air quality, and digital modelling, delivering hires from graduate to Director level.Joined Ricardo plc in 2019 and has played a key role in shaping the organisation’s sustainability-focused talent strategy. She was recently recognised with a CEO Monthly Award for her contribution to the successful integration of e3modelling into Ricardo, supporting their growth and expansion during a pivotal transition.Earlier in her career, Elisa served as Resourcing Manager for Barclays Bank plc’s Commercial Bank division, where she led recruitment strategy and delivery for a business unit of approximately employees. She consistently exceeded hiring targets, reduced cost per hire by 25%; implementing process improvements that enhanced candidate experience and operational efficiency.Elisa is also a certified coach, level A&B qualified and passionate about supporting individuals and teams to thrive in purpose-driven environments.Specialties: Strategic Recruitment, Sustainability Hiring, Executive Search, Stakeholder Engagement, Recruitment Process Design, PSL Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Coaching, Talent Strategy, Graduate & Leadership Hiring, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience, Team Leadership
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