I have worked within the Recruitment Industry since 2001, covering both the temporary, contract and permanent markets, specialising within many different sectors such as IT, Call Centre, and Office Support before finding my niche within Accountancy and Finance in 2011.

For the last 9 years, I have worked with many clients within Public and Private sectors recruiting Transactional Accountancy, Part Qualified and Qualified roles in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
I have established many exclusive client relationships, whereby I have recruited their full Finance Team and have gained many new clients through my excellent reputation as a specialist Accountancy Recruiter.

Why did you choose to become a Recruitment Consultant?

An opportunity arose for myself to apply for a Graduate IT Recruiter post while I was working for a leading IT organisation. At the time, I was looking for a role that would challenge me with targets and I would be able to earn commission based on performance. Recruitment was perfect.

And if you had not been a Recruitment Consultant?

I obtained a Business Degree with History at Strathclyde University, and fell into working within a Sales role in IT. I was not sure what I wanted to do, although as a child I did dream of being an actress!

Most exciting moment?

My most exciting moment was living the life of a carefree backpacker travelling all through Thailand, Malaysia and Australia in 2004 and the many adventures I embarked upon and amazing people I met along the way.

Interests:
I love spending time with my two daughters. However, when I have free time, I like to see live bands, and attend music festivals. I enjoy playing tennis, hill-walking and going to the gym. I have a passion for the Arts and Modern Independent Cinema, and I attend a Twin Peaks festival with many other David Lynch fans every year.

I started my career in the technological sector before moving into recruitment on January 3rd 2007 with a global business, specialising from day one in the Accountancy & Finance sector. This was an area I had no previous background in so needless to say the homework was exhausting!

Since then I have played a key role in placing fantastic people into valued clients of mine, many of whom are still there to this day. I have built up an unrivalled network across Scotland including strong alliances with professional bodies within the sector. I am fortunate enough to have recruited for some of the best businesses around with a considerable number of placements made at both qualified and non-qualified through to senior executive level.

Why did you choose to become a Recruitment Consultant?

I was looking to make a move into something that would be a long-term career for me and a close friend had suggested moving into recruitment as I have always loved working with people. To date, the best piece of career guidance I have been given!

And if you had not been a Recruitment Consultant?

Growing up I always wanted to be an Actor however my first job was working as a Barista in a well-known coffee chain, perhaps I would have my own cafes…leaving that itch unscratched for now!

Most exciting moment?

Putting my wedding day and the arrival of my two daughters aside, it would have to be either seeing Andy Murray win Wimbledon (either time!) or going to see Paul McCartney with my Dad at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow in 2019.

Interests:

Outside of work I have three main passions, my family, tennis and cycling. I love the outdoors in all its’ forms and can often be found navigating my way around some of Scotland’s nicest, quiet places with my Goldendoodle.

I worked for an International Investment bank prior to embarking on a recruitment career in the City for a global Plc consultancy, so that makes me quite old! It’s okay, I don’t mind sharing this with you, I have matured gracefully during this time and have become an expert in the complex Financial Services, Accountancy & Finance and Project Management sectors.

I have been instrumental in recruiting at all levels from mid-management to Board and built up an invaluable network across the sectors I specialise in. I really enjoy delivering an excellent service, as well as working on challenging assignments. The greatest pleasure for me, which the years have afforded, is seeing businesses I have worked with grow and the careers of people I have helped flourish.

Why did you choose to become a Recruitment Consultant?

Following a 9-month sabbatical living in Kentucky, USA a good friend introduced to the industry and I have not looked back!

And if you had not been a Recruitment Consultant?

I realised quite early that my ambition become a football star were somewhat misplaced, after which I always dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot, after watching Top Gun. But let’s face it, being a recruitment consultant is definitely a step-up!

Most exciting moment?

Avoiding the clichés about marriage and birth of children, they are mostly football related. Being there when my beloved Tottenham qualified for the Champions League in Manchester. Being in the San Siro to see us beat Milan and of course going to the finals in Madrid to lose to Liverpool. Beating Arsenal on the way to the FA Cup triumph in 1991. We could be here all day, but you get what I am talking about.

Interests:

Today I enjoy coaching my son’s football team, living my non-playing days through his eyes, road cycle for miles with friends and hacking my way around a golf course, ruining a great walk. I love to travel with the wife and kids and sharing time with friends and family.