We believe that our success is dependent upon having the best consultants in the industry and we have invested significantly to ensure that we recruit and retain top quality people.
We have held the Investors in People Award since 2000 and training & development is an on-going process across RPCushing and the pfj network where we use both internal and external resources aimed at constantly improving our knowledge and skills.
So rest assured - you're in good hands when you come to see one of our consultants.
Amy Kirby - Sector Head
I started my career working in the market research industry, joining MORI in 1997 and then moved to ORC International. I really enjoy engaging with people and when recruitment was suggested to me, I decided to pursue a career with RPCushing Recruitment. I have worked for RPCushing since 2004 and progressed my career from Consultant to heading up the Research, Analysis and Insight sectors. I currently manage a team who work within both agency and clientside companies. My experience of working in the industry has certainly contributed to my success at RPCushing.
Outside of work, I enjoy visiting new countries, skiing, replicating come dine with me and enjoying a glass of wine with friends.
Katariina Hannelius - Head of Practice - Research Operations and Data Collection
I originally joined as a Consultant back in 2004 on newly created Field, DP and Operations team and have never looked back. Over the years I have been able to move up the ranks and I am currently managing the Research Operations & Data Collection team where we are covering more or less all "non research" roles. I truly love my role and enjoy getting to know our clients and candidates well.
On top of my normal day I am sitting on The Research Club committee, busy organising events for the industry and always interested in using new venues.
Outside of work, I love my short holidays and visiting "home" (Finland) and spending time with friends and family.
Katy Green - Managing Director - RP Cushing, PFJ and The Graduate Recruitment Company
At the ripe age of 21 I moved to London to find a career in Media Sales. After 6 years working across a number of media markets (regional press, exhibitions and event sponsorship) I turned my hand to recruitment, joining PFJ (now Aspire Global Network) in Sept 2000 to launch the Conference and Exhibitions team. My knowledge of the industry has proved invaluable and I have been able to develop my career at pfj managing an increasingly large group of teams to my present role as Deputy Operations Director.
Outside of work I am married and have the domestic responsibilities for Milly (my Jack Russell) and Barbara and her friends (our chickens).
Paul Farrer - Chairman
I was never much of an academic and was 23 when I started to look for a career. I went to a recruitment agency called HMS and instead of trying to place me, they hired me! Recruitment has proven to be enormous fun and a profession I hugely enjoy. In my view it is the most challenging complex three dimensional 'sales consultancy' role that you can do. From the outside it looks easy but when your 'products' are people you soon discover that you are involved in a sector where logic can yield to emotion and 'gut feel' can triumph over skills and competencies. Nothing is guaranteed. I am lucky because I find people and organisations equally interesting.
I established Phee Farrer Jones (now pfj) in 1992 and have been lucky to surround myself with talented people that have enabled the business to be successful for a sustained period of time.
My role at across the pfj nework is to create and develop a clear vision that we can all aspire towards. My role is high in touch and visibility so I spends a lot of time with clients, candidates and our own people.
Outside of work I am married with 3 children, love sport and major events and am passionate about promoting community based conservation in Africa.
