Richard Horncastle

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Helping Energy Storage & Grid Infrastructure Companies Secure Hard-to-Find Technical Talent Globally | BESS | SCADA | Grid Integration | Founder, Harr
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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  • Harry James Group
    Managing Director | Founder
    Harry James Group
    Jul 2020 - Current (6 years 4 months)
    Connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations across the global renewable energy sector. I lead executive search and recruitment solutions for engineering, technical, and commercial roles—helping Fortune 500s, start-ups, and high-growth businesses build teams that drive innovation and sustainable growth.

    Passionate about people, performance, and partnerships. Let's connect.

    Harry James Group's mission is to be the leader in supplying manpower internationally to world changing industries. With our ear to the ground regarding activity in these markets, combined with our extensive pool of talent, we are the prime staffing solution partner for your business.

    Harry James Group currently operates across
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    Principal Consultant
    Samuel Knight International
    Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 (11 months)
    Led the growth of a vertical within Samuel Knight International's Renewable Energy Division, with a focus on On/Offshore Wind, solar & BESS across, EMEA, APAC, and the USA.

    Built contractor pipelines for peak project phases, supplying Site Managers and Technicians. Engaged with key stakeholders to support RFIs, tenders, and onboarding. Mentored a team of Consultants and led weekly planning sessions.

    Actively recruited white-collar talent globally—from management to board level.
  • Major Recruitment
    Branch Manager
    Major Recruitment
    Feb 2019 - Sep 2019 (8 months)
    Led branch operations at Major Recruitment, driving growth across the North East for our Newcastle, Newton Aycliffe, and Middlesbrough offices.

    Focused on developing new business with high-spend clients (£500k+), building a strong sales pipeline, and managing P&L and performance reporting.

    Established brand presence in a competitive market through networking, referrals, and consistent delivery.
  • The Best Connection
    Senior Consultant
    The Best Connection
    Mar 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year)
    At The Best Connection, I specialise in delivering flexible staffing solutions across the industrial, retail, and warehouse & distribution sectors.

    I manage a team of Trainee Consultants, oversee active client plans, and drive new business development. I work closely with blue-chip clients like Fenwick, John Lewis, and Barker Stonehouse, supporting high-volume recruitment during peak periods.

    Experienced in building strong sales pipelines, recruiting for temp-to-perm roles, and marketing candidates creatively to maximise engagement.
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    Senior Consultant
    BMC Recruitment Group
    Jun 2017 - Nov 2017 (6 months)
    At BMC Recruitment Group, I played a key role in establishing the company's engineering presence in the North East of England, supporting clients across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. I focused on building strong networks and relationships with mid to senior-level professionals and key decision-makers, particularly within FTSE 250 companies and the region's top businesses.

    I managed consultants to ensure KPI achievement, driving team success toward monthly and quarterly targets. My role included engaging passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, arranging strategic client meetings, and acting as a trusted partner for recruitment needs at director level.
  • Kinetic plc
    Senior Recruitment Consultant
    Kinetic plc
    Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years)
    At Kinetic Plc, I established and grew the engineering and manufacturing offering in the North East, targeting FTSE 250 and top regional companies. I managed a strong sales pipeline, met strict KPIs, and led Trainee Consultants to revenue generation. My role included contract negotiations with key decision-makers, candidate sourcing, and headhunting passive white-collar talent across multiple sectors.
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    Senior Recruitment Consultant
    Direct Recruitment (North East) Ltd
    Oct 2012 - Jul 2015 (2 years 10 months)
    Recruitment Consultant / Team Leader
    Specialisms: Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Driving, Catering, Education, and Healthcare

    Focused primarily on the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Engineering sectors, while also overseeing activity across other verticals.

    Desk Management: Account-managed and developed the Industrial & Engineering desk, generating weekly margins of £5–8k during peak periods, circa £325-£350k per annum billings.
  • The Best Connection
    Recruitment Consultant
    The Best Connection
    Jan 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 10 months)
  • Meridian Business Support
    Trainee Recruitment Consultant
    Meridian Business Support
    Nov 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 3 months)
  • Siemens
    Trainer
    Siemens
    Sep 2006 - Apr 2010 (3 years 8 months)
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  • Newcastle College
    BTEC National Diploma in Sports Science
    Newcastle College
    Jan 2004 - Dec 2006 (3 years)