Cara Tomkins

An experienced, results driven Head of Recruitment with a passion for connecting talented professionals with leading organisations and driving sales success through strategic talent acquisition. I specialise in identifying and attracting top-tier talent across various industries, including KBB, Merchant, Furniture, and Interiors, working with both founder-led businesses and established organisations where I partner closely with founders, MDs, and senior leadership teams. With a successful track record, I thrive on matching exceptional candidates with roles that align with their skills, experience, and career aspirations. My expertise lies in understanding the unique needs and culture of each client, including fast-growth and high-performance environments, conducting thorough candidate assessments, and managing the end-to-end recruitment process with professionalism and integrity. I am highly skilled in LinkedIn, social media, and marketing-led recruitment strategies, using targeted outreach and employer branding to engage passive talent. I also leverage AI-driven recruitment tools to enhance sourcing, candidate engagement, and data analysis, ensuring an efficient and insight-led recruitment process. Please do connect with me to explore exciting career opportunities or discuss your organisation's talent acquisition needs. 📧 Feel free to reach out here on LinkedIn or email me at cara@designerrecruitment.co.uk.