Consultants

​Abigail is a relatively new member to the Core Talent team and has joined us as a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a successful 16months in Recruitment beforehand.Abigail brings with her a great ability to adapt to different markets as she covered a large variety of roles in her pervious job, she also prides herself on the smooth and clear processes she delivers making the experience pl...

​James has worked at core talent since July this year having worked previously for another recruitment business.James brings with him great knowledge and previous experience within embedded software recruitment having worked previously within the Swedish Market and has joined core talent to support our clients in the German Advanced Tech Market with all things Embedded Software.James is pas...

Locations: GermanyFunction:Systems & Safety EngineeringDivision: Advanced Technology​Jonathan graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with an honours degree in Marketing before embarking on a career in Recruitment. In 2016 he joined an engineering recruitment organisation where he specialised in placing professionals within Advanced Technology across multiple industries. During ...

​Specialising in – hardware/ electronics engineering  Locations: UK WideDivision: Advanced TechnologyLucy has been with Core Talent since early 2022 but in recruitment for nearly 5 years and head’s up the electronics division in the advanced tech teamHer experience working across varied technical disciplines, but always in the engineering space. This means her network and client base Is ...

Specialising in Systems Engineers Location: UKFunction: Safety criticalDivision: Advanced TechnologyRyan is part of the advanced technology team specialising in placing Systems Engineers into contract roles across the UK. Prior to Core Talent, Ryan was a department manager in a clothing store in Liverpool before relocating to Manchester and beginning his career in recruitment. 

Specialising in Human Factors Engineers Location: UK Function: Human Factors Division: Advanced Technology ​Emily joined the advanced technology team in 2023. She specialises in placing Human Factors Professionals into contract roles within across the UK. Prior to joining Core Talent, Emily graduated with a BA (Hons) in Linguistics and TESOL and was working as a teacher in China, before star...

Location: UK WideFunction: M&E PlannersDivision: ​Advanced TechnologyEllie works within Advanced Technology. Ellie’s specialist focus is placing Safety Engineers within Safety Critical sectors such as Defence, Rail, Automotive, and Nuclear.  Ellie works across both permanent and contract opportunities throughout the UK.​Prior to joining Core Talent, Ellie graduated in Criminology with Hon...

​James has worked at core talent since July this year having worked previously for another recruitment business.James brings with him great knowledge and previous experience within embedded software recruitment having worked previously within the Swedish Market and has joined core talent to support our clients in the German Advanced Tech Market with all things Embedded Software.James is pas...

Locations: UK Wide Division: Client DeliveryAdam has been with Core Talent since 2014 and head’s up the client delivery function for the business.His experience working across a variety of technical disciplines, from engineering & Operations through to senior/ executive-level positions, he has developed an in-depth network that he utilises to source the strongest candidates in the market f...

​Recruitment Consultant Specialising in Engineering & Manufacturing, Defence & Space, Automotive and Aerospace Locations: United Kingdom Function: Systems engineering and Design engineering – Permanent roles Division: DeliveryOliver works within the Delivery division overseeing permanent Systems & Design Engineering positions throughout the UK. Prior to joining Core Talent, Oli ...

Locations: EMEA & North America (International) Function: Commercial & Project Controls Division: Advanced Construction​Jonathan leads the International Construction division of Core Talent with a specific focus on Advanced Facilities such as Hyper scale Data Centres, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants, Semiconductor Fab Plants & Gigafactories. He also specialises in sourcing s...

Locations: EMEA & North America (International)Function:  Commissioning & Project ManagementDivision: International ConstructionTom specialises in sourcing Commissioning Managers and Project Managers for Advanced Facilities such as Hyper scale Data Centres, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants and Semiconductor Fab Plants. Tom focuses on projects across Mainland Europe, Scandinavia, I...

Locations: International Function: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Division: DataDefined - International Construction​​Sarah works within the DataDefined division overseeing permanent QA/QC, HSE, Construction and Project Manager positions throughout Europe. Prior to joining Core Talent, Sarah worked as an Estate Agent in the Brighton area before relocating to Manchester and beginning her care...

Locations: EuropeFunction: Mechanical Advanced ConstructionDivision: Advanced ConstructionAnthony works within our Advanced Construction Division placing Management & Specialist Mechanical Contractors onto hi tech projects throughout Europe, such as Pharmaceutical, Giga Factories, vaccine facilities, semi conductors and more. Anthony joined core talent in 2021 and has 7 years recruitment e...

​Locations: Manchester & London Function: Commercial Director Division: International & UK Construction​Victoria is focused on client and new market development within Core Talent, with an emphasis on ensuring a high level of service provided by each of our consultants.Victoria joined Core Talent in January 2014, holding several managerial roles across different areas of the business.Pr...

​Division: Tactical Consultancy​Worked in the recruitment industry for the last 9 years specialising in safety critical industries with a passion for all things technologically advanced whether that be Land Systems, Maritime, Air, Clean Energy and all things motorsport! David can be found on the road at shows and conference up and down the country and is always keen to grow and expand his...

​Locations: Manchester & London Function: Commercial Director Division: International & UK Construction​Victoria is focused on client and new market development within Core Talent, with an emphasis on ensuring a high level of service provided by each of our consultants.Victoria joined Core Talent in January 2014, holding several managerial roles across different areas of the business.Pr...

Location: London Function: Project Management, Construction Management & Commissioning Division: Construction​Elana joined Core Talent in November 2015 and now leads on operations roles and site based roles in London. Elana specialises in sourcing Mechanical and Electrical Project Managers, Project Directors, Contract Managers and Operations Managers in Mechanical and Electrical Installatio...

​Locations: Manchester & London Function: Commercial Director Division: International & UK Construction​Victoria is focused on client and new market development within Core Talent, with an emphasis on ensuring a high level of service provided by each of our consultants.Victoria joined Core Talent in January 2014, holding several managerial roles across different areas of the business.Pr...

Locations: UK & International​Adam graduated from the University of Leeds with an honours degree in Microbiology before embarking on a career in Recruitment. In 2009 he joined a FTSE 250 organisation where he specialised in placing professionals within engineering and manufacture. During this time he built up an excellent reputation for placing candidates across a multitude of different...

​After Graduating in Business Studies, Damian started his career in Supply Chain Management with businesses such as Philips, Case and Transbus International.Damian joined the Recruitment industry in 2001, achieving great success in managing teams and growing divisions.Seeing the gap for a knowledgeable and expert approach to recruitment, Damian founded Core Talent with David Nesbitt. Damian bro...

​David graduated in Manufacturing and spent the early part of his career in Design and Project Management with Ford Motor Company, Hyde Group and MAHR GMBH.David entered the recruitment industry over 20 years ago, moving on to join a FTSE 250 global recruitment company in 2001 where he was one of four founding consultants in the Engineering, Construction and Supply Chain division.David spent ov...

Location: Manchester Function: Head of Brand and Marketing Division: Business Support​Kathy joined Core Talent in 2016 and is the head of our Brand & Marketing function.After Graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Promotion & Marketing, Kathy started her career working in advertising and marketing agencies as an Account Executive and was...

Location: ManchesterFunction: Group Management AccountantDivision: Business Support​​Lewis started his journey at Core Talent in September 2022 having previously worked in both practise and industry.Lewis oversees the day-to-day financial processes of the group which includes monthly management accounts and presenting weekly cashflow to the board. Lewis has keen ambitions to complete hi...

Location: Manchester Function: Financial AccountantDivision: Business Support​Katie started her journey at Core Talent in February 2020 having previously studied Economics and Finance at Manchester Metropolitan University.Katie ensures timesheets are input and invoiced on a weekly basis. She also deals with Clients ensuring that they pay in a timely manner and helps within the finance departmen...

Location: Manchester Function: Business Support Officer Division: Business Support​Claire specialises in business support as well as focusing on financial and credit control. Claire started her career within Recruitment over 15 years ago, providing administration support to Consultants for a leading specialist finance recruitment consultancy.Claire joined Core Talent in 2007 shortly after the...

Location: ManchesterFunction: AdministratorDivision: Business SupportJennifer’s role involves providing administration support to the consultants in the business.Jennifer began her career within recruitment 5 years ago working as Administrator for various other agencies around Manchester.Jennifer joined Core Talent in 2020. Her role involves supporting the consultants and managers to ensure...

​Location: Manchester Function: Operations Manager Division: Business SupportJoanne specialises in HR as well as focusing on Operations and Data Protection.Joanne started her career within Recruitment over 14 years ago, providing administration support to Consultants for a leading recruitment consultancy.Joanne joined Core Talent in 2011. Her role as Office Manager covered business support, fin...