Brookfield Recruitment

Paul Moreton - When Paul isn't playing golf or on holiday he is the MD of Brookfield Recruitment. He has worked, in senior management, for the largest service support companies. Paul's approach to recruitment comes from what he didn't like and what didn't work when he was recruiting for his teams; and doing it differently. This ethos sets us apart from other 'typical' recruiters (we don't like them either - they get us all a bad name!) Paul is extremely client focussed and ensures that all of Brookfield's clients receive the utmost loyalty, quality service and quality candidates - and does it with a smile on his face. Usually!

Ian Trendall - Back to recruitment for Ian after many years away. Field sales, management and then the chance to show what he could achieve as the 'boss' have been the interim projects. Initially in to help the technophobe incumbents and carry out some special projects, it was clear to all, Brookfield and recruitment was the perfect fit. Now Commercial Director and equal owner, responsible for operations recruitment and senior placements. Still talks a good game of football and cricket but now only a contributor on the lush green fairways of Braintree and the Costa del Golf - but work does sometimes get in the way of his tumbling handicap!

Amanda Walden - Amanda is the backbone of the company. In the director's absence she is Brookfield and fiercely loyal. Responsible for all systems, credit control, payrole and databases - without her the company grinds to a halt. Amanda has been with the company only just slightly less time than the directors - coming in as the company made the transition to formal, limited status. There's nothing in this company that Amanda doesn't know and she still enjoys - on top of all of her other duties - interviewing and placing candidates just as much as the consultants do! “It is after all why we are here” - when she says “jump” - we all do!

Colin McFaull - Colin joins us to head up the security division at Brookfield. With approaching 20 years experience in this particular field, he brings a wealth of knowledge and an unparalleled level of industry understanding to the recruitment sector. Working hard to keep up the Brookfield golfing tradition, he would argue that he doesn’t quite get the same number of opportunities to play as Paul and Ian, hence the higher handicap!!......

Mark Smith - Mark heads up the Veterinary division of Brookfield Recruitment. During a 20 year career in the vet sector Mark has worked as a Sales person, Technical Manager, Product Manager and Marketing Manager (at national and European level) as well as being an independent consultant for both large and small veterinary and animal health companies. He is a past chairman and committee member of the Veterinary Marketing Association and has also served as a committee member for NOAH (National Office of Animal Health).

Nigel Buckley - Nigel is a surrogate Geordie. Heading up Brookfield North East based out of Durham he has worked in partnership with us for a couple of years now. Nigel has over 16 years Management and Senior Management experience in the car rental, sales and business to business service arena. “I believe I know what companies are looking for in staff when it comes to their recruitment needs. When you have been at the sharp end you know how important it is to get the correct candidates as quickly as possible.” I think it's so important to ensure you have fun in the work place but not forgetting there's a job to be done. His colleagues would say as daft as a brush, has bags of energy and enthusiasm but gets the job done.

Karen Blown - Karen has been in sales for over 10 years starting her career in media, selling to recruitment companies which is where she first met the guys at Brookfield all those years ago! She made the transition to a fully fledged recruitment consultant 4 years ago and quickly became one of the top performers. In her spare time you will find Karen catching up with her sister in her Hair Salon where she get a hands on education into the wonderful word of hair & beauty. Oh, and it's Blown like "Brown"

Beverley Coburn - Beverley Coburn joined Brookfield earlier this year to head up the Clerical & Administrative Practice on a cross-industry basis. Prior to joining the company, Ms Coburn worked for several US-headquartered, international businesses, including a multi-year tenure with Korn/Ferry International, the world’s premier global provider of talent management services, where she was part of the Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, and Travel, Hospitality & Leisure practices, supporting the business at the international board level. Previously, Ms Coburn also worked for global publishing house, Harcourt Brace where part of her remit including the management of the international sales and marketing conferences. Earlier in her career, Ms Coburn worked across the health & beauty and banking sectors. She has a wealth of experience in event management, sales & marketing, administration, office management and the property market. Ms Coburn is currently taking a break from studying for her Masters in Business Administration at The Open University.

Catherine Nash - Our latest addition, Cat has joined Brookfield as a Recruitment Resourcer. After graduating from the University of East Anglia with a Law degree, she came to us after deciding that she fancied a total change in direction. After a baptism of fire she now has responsibility for our advertising and assists in the search and selection of candidates.

Bradders - He came from afar (Sudbury) via the shell-step summer student plan. We took our undergraduate on for an agreed two months and it's flown by. He came to re-build and re-shape our website and our IT requirements. Partying all night and playing loud music while he works is NOT Bradders' style. He's more of a “Barry White kinda guy than the sex pistols”. He's now been retained as an exterior member of the team and we will no doubt call on him as the need arises. Alas things come to an end and Bradders - who built this website - will now be a remote Brookfield employee. Come back and see us - often!!