Jefferson was first established in 2010, and since then we’ve worked with many (if not most) of the leading lights in the marketing, advertising, and media arena. Our reputation is based on us, the people who work for Jefferson, and we can collectively point to many years of actual experience working within the industry – as the platform for the tactical and strategic support we offer today.
Following the crushing realisation that I wouldn’t ‘break’ Hollywood, I set to work forging a career within the world of marketing agencies – and can now point to over 13 years of ‘hard earned’ experience in Client Services, Business Development and Organisational Development. All while working for a number of leading integrated and brand comm marketing agencies, covering both the B2B and B2C sectors.
My next challenge was recruitment, and after joining a consultancy I worked my way up to manager before finally becoming business owner. Jefferson was thus born. Today, our recruitment teams and specialist consultants are always interested in hearing from anyone who might be seeking a new challenge, looking to recruit, or thinking about developing their own business through merger, acquisition or investment. All conversations are held in the strictest of confidence.
Natasha is a seasoned Global HR & Talent Director, who has extensive experience working within the communications industry both internationally and in the UK. She started her career with the advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather, and has spent 17 years working with leading Advertising and Marketing agencies both large and small, specialising in helping them source talent as well as getting the best out of their people.
Due to her vast experience, Natasha understands both the personalities that work in the marketing sector and the pressures being dealt with by management teams on a daily basis. She continues to source the right people for leading marketing and digital agencies around the world, as well as helping individuals shape a career in an industry that she is deeply passionate about.
“Jefferson Talent Group is the only recruitment agency that gives it to me straight. They know my business well enough to tell me when I’m being unrealistic, and in turn help guide me with alternative options that usually turn out to be the ideal solution. It’s this personal service that makes them more than just recruiters."
Mark has been a marketer and an in-house designer. He’s bought merchandise for luxury drinks brands and sourced marketing agencies for a global mobile phone company. Prior to joining the Jefferson Group, Mark spent almost four years delivering transformational procurement projects for the Sky Group, across their Marketing, News and Sports functions.
His experience has spanned various categories, territories and industries and gives Mark the insight and knowledge to understand the marketing business and the people who work within it. He’s now calling on this expertise to source and recruit marketing professionals and help them further their careers in this exciting industry.
“I’ve been fortunate to work with Tom and the Jefferson team for over 10 years, both as a client and a candidate. He is one of those rare recruiters that combines in-depth knowledge and experience of B2B marketing agencies with honesty, integrity and emotional intelligence. He has incredibly good listening skills and will always offer fresh ideas, strategic advice and proactive support. Tom’s professional network is also phenomenal. Whatever the role – in Client Services, Creative, Data or Digital Planning – he only ever puts forward the highest quality candidates that align to your objectives and cultural values. I couldn’t recommend Jefferson enough!”
Caroline has a wealth of experience working within the Marketing and Recruitment sector, managing all financial matters including business valuations, reporting monthly figures – P&L, budgeting & forecasting, managing accounts payable and receivable as well as payroll and team management. Caroline also performs a crucial role for the Merger & Acquisitions Team, and is heavily involved throughout the business. Regularly keeping us all in check, we almost certainly couldn’t function without her. That’s why we’re delighted to have her on board as a key member of the management team! If you have any questions or queries then please feel free to get in touch.
Rachel has over 15 years’ experience in accountancy and financial management across a wide range of commercial industries and services including marketing, FMCG and recruitment to name but a few.
More recently though Rachel has immersed herself within the thriving recruitment and marketing agency sectors. Managing all financial and growth strategy matters, as well as valuation and planning.
With her combined background in management, project accountancy, commercial strategy and team leadership, Rachel is an integral part of our global business and oversees all four divisions – recruitment, executive search, merger and acquisitions and venture capital.
With the financial teams diverse experience, they are able to support our client’s growth plans in the short, mid or long term. No matter what the end goal is.
“I know that with Jefferson I have a recruiter who understands our business, what we want to do, and where we want to go. I know that every candidate we get from them is going to fit in terms of capabilities and personality – this makes them a go to resource, as you can rely on them to give you what you are looking for.”
Our role at Jefferson is to facilitate conversations between the best talent out there and the most awesome businesses to work for. We also apply our combined 30+years sector experience to making sure there’s a good fit between business objectives, career aspirations, and financial expectations.
Whether you have a local or international executive search assignment, Jefferson can help through our bespoke Jefferson Search team. Armed with the latest research and talent analytics, we offer a highly confidential search function for identifying and approaching key individuals – then act as a trusted intermediary throughout the negotiation process.
Whether you are an established business that requires temporary or permanent in-house HR support or a business that would prefer the flexibility of outsourcing then we can help. Whatever your needs, you can rest assured Jefferson Locke has the knowledge, experience and capabilities to support you every step of the way.
Sitting on a rapid growth strategy that’s in need of implementation? The Jefferson Group can broker all the right introductions. Ours is a proven track record of facilitating mergers and acquisitions – backed up by a rock-solid reputation for complete discretion.
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