Connor Ballard

I am a Senior Delivery Consultant specialising in placing I.T. professionals into Local Authorities, Education, and Not-for-Profit organisations. I support Tech teams with delivering new systems, upgrading existing technology, and driving change and transformation. My experience includes sourcing talent across emerging technologies, ERP projects, and wider digital transformation initiatives. I focus on clear communication, smooth delivery, and providing the right people to help organisations strengthen their technology capabilities.

As a dedicated and highly experienced Specialist IT Recruiter and Key Accounts Manager, I bring a deep understanding of the recruitment process and a strong ability to foster and maintain relationships with key clients, especially within the public sector and government. Currently hold an active SC (Security Clearance). I am well-versed in the strict compliance and security requirements needed for recruiting in sensitive environments. I specialize in delivering tailored IT recruitment solutions for a diverse range of public sector organizations, ensuring they have access to top-tier talent to meet their complex technical and operational needs. Whether it's finding experts for national security, defense, or critical infrastructure, I leverage my extensive network and market insights to provide strategic staffing solutions that align with organizational goals. My role as Key Accounts Manager involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their business objectives, creating bespoke recruitment strategies, and managing end-to-end hiring processes to ensure smooth, efficient placements. Through strategic partnerships and effective relationship management, I deliver measurable results that drive organizational success. With a deep commitment to excellence and a passion for connecting talent with opportunities, I am proud to contribute to the success of public sector projects that have a direct and positive impact on the wider community.

OPUS RS: Opus RS specialise in the placing of all IT/technology professionals. We have positioned ourselves with the organisations who spearhead a continually advancing market place and are able to put our hands on the most capable talent to evolve with the industry on both a permanent and contract basis. OPUS TALENT SOLUTIONS: Opus Talent Solutions is a multiple award winning end-to-end talent consultancy and recruitment firm launched in the UK in 2008. The company’s mission is to be a global leader in niche and innovative talent solutions, partnering with clients across the entire talent lifecycle, from developing their talent strategy, to talent attraction, recruitment, retention and succession planning. Opus Talent Solutions has grown to incorporate multiple recruitment brands covering the UK, US, APAC and EMEA markets. As global market leaders, Opus provides talent for niche roles within a variety of industries: IT, Med Tech, Oil & Gas, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Architecture, Accountancy and Financial Service We are passionate about people in the workplace. I am a 360 Contract Recruiter focusing on the following areas: React.js, Angular.js, Node.js, D3.js, CSS3, HTML5, ES6, JavaScript, Go, Clojure, AWS, MongoDB, Express.js, Erlang If you are a contractor looking for your next project, or are currently looking to the market for talent, contact me direct on 0777 5206199 or connor.ballard@opusrs.com.

Russell King Associates provide a tailored service to both our clients and candidates by understanding their needs and delivering just that. We understand that acquiring the right talent or finding your perfect role isn’t always an easy process. At Russell King Associates we’re passionate about recruitment; we’re determined and prepared to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver exactly what you’re looking for. We are also proud to be part of the Mayor of London's Healthy Workplace Charter. Russell King Associates provide permanent, interim and contract recruitment solutions to blue chip organisations and SME’s globally. In order to attract the finest talents, our consultants will head-hunt the individuals who add value to your organisation.