Meet Our Amazing Team
The talented professionals behind Dovetail & Slate's recruitment success.
Senior Leadership Team
Chief Executive Officer
Guy's the CEO with unstoppable energy, leading Dovetail & Slate with fast-paced thinking and an unconventional edge. Partnering with education and public-sector clients, he connects the right people with the right opportunities and never switches off. He's also passionate about charitable work, making a real difference in people's lives. Off the clock, you'll find him on a squash court, in a fast car, or catching a good podcast.
Chief Operating Officer
Data-driven, detail-obsessed and always up for a challenge, Elliott is the glue that keeps operations running smoothly. As one of the early architects of Dovetail & Slate, Elliott's done it all, from compliance to marketing, before steering the business as Head of Sales and now COO.
Chief Development Officer
Louise’s career at Dovetail & Slate is one well-written story of growth, people and progression. With an English graduate’s eye for detail and a leader’s instinct for development, she’s helping write the next chapter for our future talent.
Sales Director
Harvey is a firm believer that high-performance sales are built on a foundation of trust; he supports sustainable recruitment practices and building long-term partnerships that deliver lasting results.
Chief Information Officer
Jack keeps Dovetail & Slate firing on all cylinders, turning complex operations into smooth, efficient systems. He thrives on challenges, teamwork and finding smarter ways to get things done. When he's not streamlining operations, you'll find Jack exploring trails, on the water, or playing underwater hockey, a fast-paced sport that mirrors his energy and drive.
Non-Executive Director
Ian brings nearly 40 years of experience across FE leadership, recruitment, finance and governance, covering every base, and then some.
Director of HR & Compliance
Pippa keeps Dovetail & Slate running like clockwork, ensuring our teams deliver for education and public-sector clients, all while expecting the unexpected. She thrives on variety, turning ideas into action and has a knack for keeping everyone on track. Off duty, you'll find her walking her dog or cooking something delicious. With energy, care and a witty sense of humour, Pippa makes work productive, people happy and everything runs just a little bit smoother.
Chief Strategy Officer
Andy's the man with a plan, partnering with education and public-sector clients to solve the trickiest recruitment challenges and build teams that truly make a difference. He's got a knack for turning chaos into strategy and strategy into results. Outside work, you'll find him by the seaside with his family or happily glued to a full day of test cricket, ideally with a quiz sheet in hand.
Group Financial Controller
Anna keeps the company finances on track, making sure every operation runs smoothly and efficiently.
Group Head of Marketing
Kelly believes great marketing is about more than campaigns, it’s about building genuine connections between people and brands.
Chief Commercial Officer
Luke is passionate about building strong relationships and helping organisations solve real recruitment challenges.
Client Services & Customer Care
Customer Care Manager
Jared is the steady hand behind the scenes, leading the Customer Care Team and keeping everything running smoothly. Having worked across multiple brands, he brings deep knowledge and a calm, solutions-first approach to every challenge.
Client Relations Specialist
Andy traded the stage for spreadsheets and recruitment, bringing the drama (the good kind) to customer care and candidate support.
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Taylor's a Senior Client Services Manager and Executive Recruiter who never shies away from a challenge.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Chris is the man clients turn to when things need to run smoothly, stay on track and, ideally, avoid any unnecessary surprises.
Recruitment Managers
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Chloe specialises in SEN recruitment, supporting education providers to build teams that genuinely change lives.
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Loz is helping the Manchester team reach new heights, combining calm leadership with a passion for coaching and developing people.
Recruitment Manager
Robbie is in the business of building champions. As Recruitment Manager, he leads and develops a team of consultants, helping them reach their potential while ensuring every client and candidate receives the gold-standard service Dovetail & Slate is known for.
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Adam drives results in Engineering and Motor Vehicle recruitment across the South East, specialising in temporary roles while managing a team of six.
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Ben keeps Electrical Installation recruitment switched on across the Midlands, supporting organisations with reliable contract talent and growing teams. Driven by strong culture he’s all about helping people land roles that make a real difference.
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Charlie’s the go-to for permanent construction recruitment across the Midlands, helping colleges build teams that support and develop the next generation. Starting out with ambitions in football coaching, he’s quickly progressed from trainee to team manager, bringing drive, confidence and a real love for the sector along the way. When he’s not recruiting, Charlie’s usually out of the country watching football abroad, dominating a pub quiz (seriously), or spending time with his cat, Stan - a true legend in his own right.
Recruitment Manager
Nick keeps careers fully charged, connecting Electrical Installation professionals across the South and Construction specialists across the Midlands with organisations where they can make a lasting impact. A former agency founder with an entrepreneurial streak, he's passionate about building high-performing teams, developing people and creating partnerships that go the distance.
Recruitment Manager
Mike specialises in recruiting the people behind the numbers. From Finance and Payroll to Procurement, Pensions and MIS, he helps organisations secure the talent that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Education Recruitment Team
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Kayleigh knows that great leadership starts with great people. Specialising in executive recruitment, she partners with education providers to find leaders who don't just tick the boxes, but inspire teams, shape culture and leave a lasting impact.
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Kitt has a talent for making connections, whether that's people, places or the 197 countries of the world.
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Principal Recruitment Consultant
James specialises in IT, Marketing, Employer Engagement and Customer Service recruitment, combining commercial insight with a knack for spotting opportunities.
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Principal Recruitment Consultant
David specialises in apprenticeship recruitment within the private training sector, helping employers build talented teams and future-proof their workforce.
Heidi Stevens
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Mayuri has spent more than a decade building recruitment solutions that deliver at scale. With over 12 years of experience, she has supported clients across education and social care.
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Antoine keeps the Electrical Installation sector fully powered, connecting colleges and training providers with the skilled educators who keep learning switched on.
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Fin helps colleges and training providers balance the books when it comes to recruitment, specialising in Accounting, Business and Digital appointments across Further Education.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Chris finds skilled engineers who are ready to inspire the next generation. From mechanical and motor vehicle to aeronautical, welding and fabrication, he specialises in connecting people with roles that truly make a difference.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Aaron specialises in Digital and Business recruitment, helping talented professionals find opportunities that strike the right chord for their careers.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Seb kicked off his career straight out of college in Tech Recruitment before switching to Education where he’s found his stride helping colleges and training providers secure the right talent.
Recruitment Consultant
Liam supports colleges with Electrical Installation recruitment, placing lecturers, assessors and IQAs who keep learning switched on. People-focused and team-driven, he loves positive feedback and helping candidates get set up for success.
Recruitment Consultant
Dylan’s the connector who helps colleges across the South of the UK build construction teams that genuinely shape learners’ futures. With energy, curiosity and a love of challenge, he turns complex briefs into placements that make a real difference. Outside work, he’s happiest with his family or staying busy with anything but sitting still.
Recruitment Consultant
Josh serves up opportunities across Health & Social Care recruitment, helping colleges find brilliant educators and professionals discover careers they'll love.
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant
Paulina has a great eye for the perfect fit specialising in HR recruitment across the UK, helping businesses find the people who keep organisations thriving.
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant
A former semi-pro athlete turned recruiter, P brings performance, positivity and purpose to everything he does. Specialising in Life Skills, Sport and Public Services, he’s driven by helping people land the right role and proving that a positive attitude can change futures.
Recruitment Consultant
Joel brings plenty of team spirit to recruitment, building strong relationships with clients and candidates while always looking to go the extra mile.
Recruitment Consultant
Olly specialises in Life Skills recruitment across the Midlands, helping colleges and training providers find talented professionals who make a lasting impact on learners' lives.
Recruitment Consultant
Hugo specialises in Maths, English and Science recruitment, helping colleges find educators who inspire confidence as much as academic success.
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Ellie helps careers take off in the SEN sector across the Midlands, connecting passionate professionals with opportunities where they can make a lasting difference.
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Connor brings a decade of electrical trade experience and plenty of positive energy to every placement.
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Paulo specialises in Health & Social Care recruitment, bringing energy, positivity and a team-first approach to every placement.
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Oscar powers Electrical Installation recruitment across the Midlands and the North. Bringing energy and personality, he's just as likely to brighten your day as he is to brighten your recruitment search.
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Leila is helping lay the foundations for future talent, leading recruitment across the Private Training Engineering and Construction sectors.
Resourcer
Molly loves discovering new opportunities, working within engineering recruitment. She enjoys getting to know people from a wide range of technical backgrounds.
Resourcer
Harrison swapped the football pitch for recruitment and enjoys helping clients and candidates achieve the perfect result.
Resourcer
Grace is helping careers find their rhythm as a Resourcer, bringing energy, positivity and a people-first approach to every conversation.
Resourcer
Mike specialises in Maths, English and Science recruitment across the North, helping colleges find educators who make a lasting impact.
Public Sector Recruitment Team
Senior Recruitment Consultant
PJ is the chef-turned-recruiter who always whips up the perfect hires, serving up talented professionals in public sector housing, from Housing Officers, Homelessness & Supported Housing specialists, to Asset Management, Compliance, and Housing Managers.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Operations & Support Team
Georgina Hunte
Senior Compliance Specialist
Head of Executive Office
Em keeps the leadership team on track, managing the hectic schedules of our CEO, Sales Director and Senior Leadership Team, always making the impossible look effortless.
Head of Marketing
As Head of Marketing at Dovetail & Slate, Hatti brings a multidisciplinary edge that's anything but ordinary.
Learning & Development Supervisor
Claire swapped the classroom whiteboard for the Talentia training room, but her passion for helping people learn and grow hasn’t changed one bit.
Credit Control Manager
Sarah keeps our recruitment operations running like clockwork, bringing 20 years of credit control experience to the team.
Ellie Buckingham
Office Manager & Marketing Assistant
