Amanda started her career in the Fund Management industry, working in front office roles at Credit Suisse and Barings after graduating with a degree in Business and French. She specialised in trading emerging market equities, gaining valuable expertise in this dynamic sector.

In 2007, Amanda transitioned into Recruitment, initially focusing on Talent Acquisition for Fund Management and Investment banking. Since 2012 she’s focused in Change Management hiring and expanded her industry expertise to cover other Financial Services segments.

As Head of Resourcing at Adams + Oliver for the past three years, Amanda leads a team of specialist consultants with extensive sector knowledge. Drawing from her well-rounded background spanning Financial Services, Recruitment, and Change Management, she provides strategic oversight to our delivery of top talent solutions.

Amanda's unique blend of front office Investment Management experience coupled with over a decade of Recruiting expertise enables her to understand the many nuances of our clients' needs. Her team's expert focus on Change and Transformation enables them to identify and attract the most qualified professionals to drive strategic initiatives.

Selena brings over 11 years of specialised experience to Adams + Oliver, excelling in the identification and placement of hard-to-find Change and Transformation experts. Her dedication to building relationships and her innovative approach to Talent Acquisition make her an invaluable asset to our team and clients alike.

Selena's expertise goes beyond traditional Recruitment. She possesses a deep understanding of the Change and Transformation sector, allowing her to anticipate market trends and identify the emerging skills crucial for our clients' future success.

At Adams + Oliver, Selena embodies our commitment to excellence and relationship-focused service. She works collaboratively with both clients and candidates, ensuring a thorough understanding of needs and aspirations. This approach results in successful, long-term placements that drive mutual success.

Lorraine brings 30 years of financial expertise to her role as Finance Director at Adams + Oliver, with the last 9 years focused on the Recruitment industry. Her deep understanding of Financial Management in our sector makes her an indispensable member of our Leadership Team.

With precision and care, Lorraine ensures our clients are billed correctly and our associates paid on time, while managing all aspects of our finances and contracts. She works closely with clients to track spend against work orders and manage assignment extensions.

Lorraine's role extends beyond traditional Financial Management. As a strategic partner, she provides invaluable insights that drive informed decision-making across the organisation. Her proactive approach to Financial Planning and Analysis helps us navigate complex market conditions and seize growth opportunities.

Lorraine's commitment to continuous improvement has been instrumental in developing robust financial systems that support our evolving business needs, enhancing our ability to provide timely, accurate reporting to all stakeholders and contributing to our collective success.

Jo plays a pivotal operational role ensuring Adams + Oliver has the right technology, data and processes to enable effective delivery of our services and that our information is accurate and secure. She is a qualified BAB Internal Auditor and drives our external evaluations and accreditations. She is responsible for our ISO9001 and ISO27002 compliance ensuring our commitment to quality and information security is maintained, audited and continuously improved.  

With 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Jo brings a multi-faceted background as a CRM/Database Specialist, Trainer, CIPD Qualified Learning and Development Professional and GDPR Practitioner. Her diverse expertise has been honed across both high-profile organisations and boutique firms.

Currently undertaking Cyber Essentials, the W3Cx Accessibility qualification and embarking on an AI learning journey, Jo exemplifies our firm's dedication to staying ahead of emerging trends and best practices in everything we do. As our L&D manager, her technical proficiency combined with a passion for people development ensures we cultivate a workforce committed to continual learning and operational excellence.

With her passion for environmental issues Jo drives our corporate and social responsibility initiatives and sustainability training, leading the promotion and implementation of our sustainability and carbon reduction strategies and practices.

As our DE&I advocate, Jo develops and maintains strategic frameworks, training programs, and initiatives that foster an environment of inclusivity, acceptance and accessibility for all. She champions diversity, equity, and inclusion and LGTBQI+ issues both within our organisation, as a MyGWork Mentor and as an active Committee member with Windsor Pride.  

Sarah applies her 10+ years’ experience in Marketing and Communications to sharing with our clients and associates the insights we’ve gained into the world in which we work: Change + Transformation, Financial Services, and the challenges facing segments and functions within these. Plus the odd A+O success story, of course!

She brings a wealth of expertise and a genuine passion for understanding people to our team. Her approach perfectly aligns with our commitment to building strong, lasting relationships and delivering value to our clients. She loves decoding human behaviour and creating compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. 

Sarah's skilled at and dedicated to developing exceptional creative content that evokes emotion and captivates audiences, which she consistently achieves. Her inclusive approach and deep understanding of diverse perspectives make her an invaluable asset in our mission to provide equitable and effective marketing solutions that communicate our expertise and attract the best talent.