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24 years experience

Selena Allwood

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Office & IT support recruitment | Midlands and London

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Selena Allwood - Talent Acquisition Partner

My professional background

Selena began her career while attending Sunderland University, deferring in her final year to focus on her role in Telesales, where she sold B2B IT solutions. When relocation became necessary, she realised it wasn’t the right move for her. Reflecting on what she loved about her job – customer service, sales and recruiting – she found recruitment to be a natural fit. Following a seamless transition into office and IT support recruitment, Selena’s career has spanned both national and local agencies. 

 

Seeking greater autonomy, Selena joined Distinct almost 7 years ago and hasn’t looked back. With over two decades of specialist skills, knowledge and network connections, she is a key, valued member of the office support and wider Distinct team. 

Get to know Selena

Selena finds immense joy in engaging with her customers, thriving in the dynamic environment of office support recruitment, where the variety of sectors and levels ensures no two days are the same. In line with Distinct’s core value of doing the right thing, her decision-making process is rooted in fostering long-term benefits for all parties involved. Through her steadfast commitment, she matches individuals with office support jobs that fit their career goals and employers with staff who will enhance and strengthen their teams.

A true “renaissance recruiter”, Selena possesses all the expert skills desired in an advocate. She adeptly stays informed on industry trends, is a skilled negotiator and has a proven track record of understanding the complex needs of her clients and candidates. Selena has been instrumental in the success of countless clients and candidates across the Midlands and London. 

Selena’s inspiration comes from the power that recruiters have to improve lives. Through recruiting office support roles across a myriad of sectors, she has honed an intricate understanding of what fantastic jobs, candidates and workplaces look like.

Whether negotiating a life-changing pay rise or helping someone transition from a low-level job to one with tangible career development, Selena consistently enables her candidates to flourish. For her clients, Selena is determined to facilitate their continued growth and success by matching them with ambitious, dedicated and skilled professionals from her cultivated network. Consistently going above and beyond, whether providing advice or reassurance, Selena has even driven candidates to their interviews.

Selena consistently brings her infallible sense of humour and delicious baked goods to the office. Distinct’s most talented baker, she whips up everything from banana and pecan loaf to chocolate fudge cake. Describing herself as “dog mad,” Selena often says she’d adopt dozens of dogs if she could. For now though, she is happily content with her puggle, Harry, who often steals the show at doggy daycare, especially when wearing special outfits on seasonal holidays (see picture – you’re welcome). 

Photo of Selena with her beautiful dog Harry

Selena's active jobs

£28,000 - £30,000

per year

Asbestos Administrator

We are proud to be working with this thriving and successful business. You will be responsible for supporting a busy team, assisting with all asbestos-related activities within demolition...

£28,000 - £30,000

per year

Business Development / Account Manager

This is a Business Development / Account Management & Telesales role, working with a family-owned business with an excellent reputation in their field. You will engage with zero...

£27,000 - £29,000

per year

Fleet & Facilities Coordinator

This company offers a superb working environment, great training, development and opportunities and a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, bonus scheme, 8% pension, 26 days holidays, annual...

£30,000 - £35,000 FTE

per year

Senior Administrator

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Senior Administrator to join a lovely team in Bingham. This is a varied, full-time role where you’ll support day-to-day business operations...

£26,000 - £28,000, plus 50% Bonus

per year

Desk Based Account Manager

Are you a proactive sales professional with a passion for building relationships and driving results? We’re looking for a confident and energetic Partner Sales Executive to support a...

£40,000 - £50,000 FTE / DOE

per year

Executive Assistant to the MD (4 days pw)

We’re on the lookout for a commercial, credible, proactive and highly experienced Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director at a dynamic and growing food business serving the...

£55,000 - £60,000

per year

Low Carbon Construction Specialist

Job purpose – Drive sustainable construction practices into the future Lead our journey to net-zero by measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions across all construction activities, focusing on...

£27,000

per year

Business Operations Coordinator

We’re looking for a Business Operations Coordinator to keep things running smoothly. This role is all about organisation, coordination, and great customer service. You’ll be handling admin tasks,...

£28,000 basic, OTE £4500

per year

New Business Development / Telesales

Business Development / Telesales role, working with a successful and expanding family-owned business with an excellent reputation in their field. You will engage with zero and low-spending accounts...

£40,000 - £45,000

per year

EA to the COO

Professional service EA/PA to support the COO and board of this thriving business in Nottingham City Centre. C-Suite support experience gained in a professional services setting (Legal, Accounting,...

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