Clear Edge is a dynamic new search and selection consultancy. Placing long-term relationships before short-term remuneration, our international experience, skills and contacts put clients and candidates first. Funded by Recruitment Specialist Gary Laurence’s Private Equity firm (Krypton Capital), the company’s Partnership model drives exceptional service levels and swift, decisive outcomes. With both search and contingency remits, Clear Edge unites high calibre, optimally-matched candidates with dynamic, quality-conscious employers. Since our inception in 2012 we have placed candidates in 12 countries across the globe, with a client base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to innovative technology start-ups. In the Technology space, our expertise includes Enterprise Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Software and Application Development, IT infrastructure and more. In the Procurement space, our expertise covers the breadth of the Procurement lifecycle across the vast majority of sectors including Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Oil and Gas and Manufacturing across the UK and Europe. In the Finance sector, our focus is on Corporate Governance, Accounting and Tax. The Human Resources team cover roles from Generalists through to niche experts within Comps & Bens, ER, Reward, TUPE, Recruitment and L&D across a multitude of Sectors. Our Electronic Trading division focuses on the US and European electronic markets across a variety of business functions including proprietary trading, hedge funds, electronic trading groups within investment banks and technology businesses. Permanent and contract placements. International clients. Native-speaking consultants. Clear Edge has the resources, acumen and ethos to put professionals first. Get in touch on 0207 947 9550 or nick.long@clearedgeconsulting.co.uk

Head of Procurement and HR Practice @ I am responsible for providing high quality Procurement and HR professionals to a multitude of sectors including Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Energy and Oil & Gas both in the UK and Globally. The Procurement practice at Clear Edge Consulting focus on: Purchase-to-pay systems specialists e-Sourcing specialists Commissioning specialists Supplier relationship managers Buyers Category managers Indirect and direct strategic sourcing professionals Procurement directors CPOs Procurement transformation leaders The Human Resources practice at Clear Edge Consulting focus on: HR Generalist Learning & Development Reward HRIS/HRMI Recruitment Graduate Recruitment From November 2013 to Present (2 years 2 months) London, United KingdomRecruitment Consultant @ Delivered High level Procurement and HR professionals to some of the leading Financial Services institutions in the UK. Covering both Contract and Permanent positions I gained valuable experience in a leading recruitment agency. From May 2011 to November 2013 (2 years 7 months) Senior Account Manager @ From April 2008 to May 2011 (3 years 2 months) Assistant Manager @ From March 2007 to March 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Chatham Grammar School for Boys From 1999 to 2004 Nick Long is skilled in: Account Management, Construction, New Business Development, Civil Engineering, Customer Service, Sales Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Retail, Marketing, Direct Sales, Senior Stakeholder Management, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing