Richard Cookson

Richard Cookson is an experienced recruitment professional currently serving as a Senior Operations Recruiter at Oxa since November 2021, focusing on the growth of the company in the autonomous vehicle sector. Prior to this role, Richard held the position of Recruitment Advisor at Oyster Yachts, where responsibilities included developing and executing recruitment strategies during the company's expansion. At Blueprint Recruitment Solutions, Richard led permanent recruitment across various sectors, including Civil, Structural, and Oil & Gas, while actively participating in 360 recruitment activities. Richard's extensive background in recruitment began at Matchtech, where a series of increasingly responsible roles culminated in the position of Recruitment Manager for the Automotive Technology sector. Richard also served as a Special Constable with Hampshire Constabulary, showcasing a commitment to community service. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UCL.