Meet Our Amazing 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

Director of Operations

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

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.

Group Strategy Director

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

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

I love camping yet have a fear of pigeons...and other birds!

Senior Recruitment Consultant

My middle name is legally 'Spiderman'.

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Managing Recruitment Consultant

I was once a professional wrestler.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Delivery Consultant

My uncle was a member of the rock band, Travis.

Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant

I can name the 197 countries of the world and USA's 50 states.

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

I spend most of my time practicing my terrible Spanish - or camping in the woods.

Principal Recruitment Consultant

My hometown is Fisciano, Italy!

Managing Recruitment Consultant

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.

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

I was a competitive dancer and me and my team qualified at the europeans qualifiers.

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.

Senior 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 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

Delivery Consultant

Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Managing Recruitment Consultant

Chloe specialises in SEN recruitment, supporting education providers to build teams that genuinely change lives.

Recruitment Consultant

Interesting fact about me would be that I have a letter from the Queen!

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

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

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

I have a twin, but we were born on different days and in different months.

Credit Control Manager

Sarah keeps our recruitment operations running like clockwork, bringing 20 years of credit control experience to the team.

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.

Senior Compliance Specialist

Senior Compliance Specialist

Bid Writer

If there’s a complex bid to crack, Craig’s the one making sense of it, and making it stand out.

Finance Specialist

Credit Control Specialist

HR Specialist

Personal Assistant

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Administrator

Finance Administrator

Compliance Apprentice

Credit Controller

Principal Recruitment Consultant

During 2020's lockdown, I unintentionally founded a thriving hot sauce company!

Recruitment Consultant

If there’s a challenge to take on, Hugo’s already halfway there, especially when it comes to finding the right people for hard-to-fill support roles.

Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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.