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James is a highly experienced recruiter with over 20 years in the recruitment industry. Throughout his career, he has successfully invested in and scaled six profitable recruitment agencies across the UK. At RecEquity, James partners directly with high-performing recruiters to help launch and grow their own businesses. From forming the company and building your brand to creating your logo and developing a clear roadmap for growth, James is with you every step of the way. Through regular monthly board meetings, he provides strategic guidance to help identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and scale the business effectively. His passion lies in empowering recruiters to take control of their future and build something truly valuable.

Ellen is a highly experienced recruitment professional and Director with a proven track record across multiple sectors, including Occupational Health, Automotive, Scientific, Commercial, and Logistics. ​With over 10 years in recruitment and 5+ years specialising in the Occupational Health and Wellbeing market, Ellen brings a unique combination of industry knowledge, strategic insight, and hands-on expertise. She has successfully delivered nationwide temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, with a strong emphasis on compliance within the temporary workforce. In addition to her operational expertise, Ellen plays a key role in driving brand growth through targeted marketing and social media strategy.

With 7 years of experience in recruitment, Ben brings a proven ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver results in fast-paced, high-expectation environments. He has specialised in placing skilled professionals within the Occupational Health sector across the UK and is known for his hands-on, people-first approach. Ben understands the challenges recruitment consultants face when setting out on their own, from building a client base to streamlining operations. ​What he brings to the table is real-world experience, commercial thinking, and a strong focus on simplicity and support. He's particularly skilled in client management, actioning market feedback and designing processes that cut through complexity.

With near a decade in the recruitment sector, Michael is a seasoned business leader committed to partnering with talent-forward recruitment agencies and individuals. Currently Business Director at RecruitFit, leading strategic growth and investment into recruitment ventures across the UK and internationally. His focus is on empowering recruiters and recruitment businesses to scale successfully, guided by deep operational insight and sector-specialist know how. ​Key Specialisms: ➤Rec 2 Rec: Extensive hands-on experience with agencies from SMEs to Fortune 500 clients ➤Employee & Employer Branding: Expert in building standout brands for enhanced market presence ➤Sales Acumen: Highly skilled in consultative and relationship-led selling strategies ➤International Reach: Global recruitment exposure with deep UK market knowledge

With over six years of experience in agency recruitment, Charlie Irish has built a strong reputation in the health, safety, environmental, and occupational health & wellbeing sectors. His core strength lies in business development—consistently securing new client partnerships through direct engagement, strategic tendering, and delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions across both the UK and global markets. ​Charlie brings deep expertise in both temporary and permanent placements, backed by a hands-on approach to resourcing, client relationship management, and candidate engagement. As a Director, Charlie combines traditional recruitment expertise with a modern approach to brand building and digital visibility.