Rosalind has 20 years experience in recruitment and has specialised in Public Sector Recruitment since 2008, covering both interim and permanent positions. Previously focussed on Finance, Administration and Technology, she has led searches for executive and senior level appointments across the Public Sector, successfully filling many niche roles. She is an advocate for EDI and passionate about ensuring all candidates and clients receive a quality service. Having joined Starfish in April 2024, Rosalind is now looking forward to engaging with the Local Government sector, particularly across the Midlands and the North for interim positions.
Catherine is Head of Interim Talent at Starfish and leads the recruitment activity within this space. She has over 15 years’ experience of securing Senior Interim Managers across a broad range of sectors and for the past five years has focused predominantly on recruiting for the Not for Profit sector. Working in partnership with her clients and candidates she brings a pragmatic and authentic approach to Interim Search and is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor. Catherine specialises in partnering with organisations going though change providing impactful and dedicated Interim Managers to assist organisational development.
Ruby Joined the Interim team at Starfish in March 2023. She graduated with a Fine Art Degree from the University of Leeds in 2022, following which she began her career as an event manager and office administrator for an independent clothing company. She is especially interested in the arts and heritage sectors and hopes that in her role she will be able to help organisations achieve their goals, by placing the best possible candidates. Ruby will be working alongside Catherine Kift and Lorraine Payne as an Assistant Consultant supporting interim hires across the social sector, public policy and local government.
Luke has an extensive track record of public sector executive search, recruiting chief executives, corporate directors and board members for a wide array of clients for nearly 20 years. He works across the North and Midlands and specialises in local government appointments, which includes met, county, unitary and district councils as well as LEPs, Combined Authorities, PCCs, and other related bodies. His reputation is based upon a strong understanding of the issues facing the sector, an in-depth knowledge of the candidate pool for senior roles, and a determination to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. Prior to his recruitment career, Luke worked for an HE College in Leeds.
Jamila joined the Starfish Team in the spring of 2024. She has gained valuable team leadership experience working for Amazon back in 2021. At the end of the same year, Jamila embarked on a Business Administration Apprenticeship with Pharmacy2U, spending a year and a half on the apprenticeship programme. During her time on the apprenticeship, Jamila worked on several projects, collaborating with directors and managers to implement workplace improvements. Whilst at Pharmacy2U, Jamila also gained valuable experience in managing office operations, handling correspondence and communication and providing excellent customer service to clients, customers and visitors. Jamila enjoys being able to assist others and prides herself in her positive outlook.
Jonathan joined the team at Starfish in the summer of 2022. He graduated with a history degree from Leeds Metropolitan University, and has experience with many different work environments, including mortgages, investment and heritage. Always keen to find the best role for the client, he has an interest in charities and city culture, and hopes to develop his portfolio and build up strong relationships between candidates and future employees.
Graham’s early career was in the British Army where he served for nine years with tours in locations such as Germany, The Falkland Islands and Northern Ireland. He subsequently joined PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Executive Search Practice, five years later becoming Director of its regional search business. In 2002, he formed GatenbySanderson which went on to become one of the UK’s leading search firms before he sold it in late 2014. Graham has a particular interest in Board appointments and their effectiveness and also the interface between Executive Directors and their political counterparts. He is committed to supporting leaders from underrepresented groups and delivering for clients and candidates. He maintains a strong interest in people focused companies and gives support, guidance, and strategic direction to the Starfish Board.
Katy specialises in executive and non-executive leadership appointments across the social sector, including our work within arts, culture and heritage and socially responsible business. She has a strong track record and ongoing interest in supporting the transition of leadership talent between sectors and leads our work with chief executives and the development of their executive teams. Katy has worked with many leaders to help them develop outstanding, diverse boards and throughout her career has built enduring partnerships with organisations and individuals. She continues to be motivated by the variety of organisations she works with and by the positive impact their leaders can have on society.
Erin has worked in the charity sector for the last four years and is passionate about using what she has learnt to support businesses, public sector organisations and individuals to be inspired to make a difference contributing to meaningful impacts in their communities. She has experience in the philanthropy space, both supporting third sector organisations and working with philanthropists from a number of sectors and backgrounds. In January 2021, she completed the Beyond Suffrage trustee training programme for young women of colour and has since been appointed to the Board of Yorkshire Building Society’s Charitable Foundation.
Chloe joined Starfish as an Associate Consultant in November 2023. Having previously worked within recruitment for over two years focussing in the Tech and Gaming space, she is now looking forward to entering the Local Government sector, assisting organisations in finding the very best candidates for their roles. Prior to recruitment, Chloe has a vast amount of experience within customer service, which she believes has helped her to always ensure a positive candidate journey and create lasting relationships with both her candidates and clients.