Fostering deep-rooted relationships, we champion healthcare organisations to improve outcomes through recruiting better leaders.
The healthcare employers that we represent take recruitment seriously, they are committed to finding the very best candidates. They want to hire somebody brilliant at their job, excited about the work they'll be doing and committed to making things happen. They're looking for diversity, drive, and dedication. We find the candidates that make a real difference.
People
Our commitment to making exceptional candidate matches means our teams are experts within their field, with unparalleled industry knowledge. Our people are empowered to put clients at the heart of decision making, this cultivates great behaviour and a strong sense of accountability.
Process
Dedicated to continually improving practices in every aspect of our business, we have pioneered a unique recruitment workflow to ensure no aspect of the process is neglected. We understand the importance of great process, regulatory compliance, transparency, and efficiency.
Practice
In an industry notorious for rogue behaviour, we’re proud to exhibit conscientious, straightforward, and honest business practice. We build genuine partnerships and work together for long-term success. In hiring, we ensure our colleagues' values align with our own.
Purpose
We are a values-led recruitment firm placing purpose before profit. We focus on developing deep-rooted relationships that bring added value. Since 2008, we have worked with healthcare organisations committed to improving outcomes.
We are a values-led recruitment firm placing purpose before profit.
Our mission is to improve healthcare outcomes through recruiting better leaders. We partner closely with some of the UK’s most prestigious hospitals and healthcare facilities, recruiting candidates for vacancies that are ‘difficult to fill’, ‘niche’ and ‘critical’. We champion and challenge ways to improve outcomes for ourselves and our clients.
Joanna Stroud, Managing Director
Our unparalleled knowledge of the healthcare industry and deep-rooted relationships mean we stand out from the crowd by consistently unearthing talented professionals who are not sitting on recruitment databases.
Meet the Stroud team
Standing by what's important to us
Our values are the heart of our business.
This Could Be You
What you would be responsible for: Partnering closely with some of the UK’s most prestigious hospitals and healthcare facilities, recruiting healthcare professionals for vacancies that are ‘difficult to fill’, ‘niche’ and ‘critical’.
What you would be known for: That’s up to you! Your behaviours need to exhibit those of a mature personality. Your professional conduct must set you apart from the rogue behaviour associated with our industry. A passion to develop knowledge of the healthcare industry is imperative.
What people would say about you: We celebrate our differences and are connected by our shared values. We have a people-first attitude, towards our customers and each other we demonstrate authencity, passion, empathy, transparency, and kindness.
Outside of work you love: That’s up to you!
Ian Simkins
What Ian’s responsible for: As an independent business coach Ian is responsible for leveraging his real-world business experience of building recruitment firms through active listening and asking powerful questions that focus on finding resolutions to issues and challenges that ultimately drive growth.
Ian is known for: Being a seasoned professional who enables startups, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders with advice and feedback based on their real business needs.
What people say about Ian: Understands what makes a business and the individual tick. Great with people!
Outside of work Ian loves: To spend time with his family, which mainly involves being a taxi service between his sons different sporting activities
Jenny Gudge
Jenny Is Responsible for: Jenny has knowledge across all clinical and non-clinical areas.
Jenny is known for: Putting herself out there to try something new – whether it’s a cooking a new dish, trying a new hobby or skill – Jenny takes on any challenge with a smile on her face.
What people say about Jenny: Empathetic, inquisitive, and approachable. Jenny always seeks to understand others with kindness and genuine interest.
Outside of work Jenny loves: Jenny loves trying her hand at all things creative, her passion to try new skills led her to try her hand at crochet and helping her create her own clothes. On weekends Jenny could be found climbing in her local centre, catching up with friends or relaxing at home cosied up with her latest project.
Guy Stroud
What Guy's responsible for: As a founding Director Guy spent over a decade recruiting across all clinical and non-clinical areas, incorporating senior management and executive appointments. Guy's focus is now overseeing finances, supporting back-office functions and subsidiary companies.
Guy is known for: Bad dad jokes (its allowed - he is a dad!) On a serious note, Guy is a much-appreciated source of knowledge amongst our people.
What people say about Guy: Memorable! To be remembered and to remember, having worked in the Healthcare industry for over a decade, Guy’s network is incredible.
Outside of work Guy loves: Another foodie for the Stroud Team and as a founding Director it's no wonder there is a theme to this?! With two young children Guy enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about living in the wonderful city of York.
Joanna Stroud
What Joanna's responsible for: As a founding Director Joanna has knowledge across all clinical and non-clinical areas and a wealth of experience recruiting for senior management and executive appointments. Joanna leads our key accounts and plays an active role in supporting our teams to deliver results, her focus is to keep the business moving forwards.
Joanna is known for: Steely determination and creativity. Totally committed to three things – working hard, delivering results and having fun (not always in that order!).
What people say about Joanna: Passionate, caring and committed. Devoted to our colleagues, our clients, and our candidates - Joanna is a problem solver who knows how to make things happen!
Outside of work Joanna loves: With two little rascals to love and look after, Joanna enjoys spending time with her family. A well-travelled foodie, a big fan of flash-packing and an avid reader.
Charlotte White
Charlotte is responsible for: Charlotte has knowledge across all clinical and non-clinical areas and a wealth of experience recruiting at mid to senior levels. As Senior Consultant Charlotte plays an active role in protecting our 4 P’s, People, Process, Practice, Purpose!
Charlotte is known for: With a real “get up and go” attitude towards life, once Charlotte sets herself a goal, she will do everything in her power to achieve it. She is super organised and doesn’t go anywhere without her notepad and pen!
What people say about Charlotte: Charlotte has an incredibly infectious personality and always has a smile on her face. With a huge heart, we can always count on her to make us laugh and lift our spirits.
Outside of work Charlotte loves: Charlotte loves keeping fit, her passion for running has led her to compete in several events to raise money for charity. Weekends can range from spending time socialising with friends and family (gin is her tipple of choice), to enjoying a night in with a takeaway and a good movie!
Hugo
What's Hugo responsible for: Hugo is responsible for creating a fun atmosphere in the office.
Hugo is known for: Like his best friend Charlotte, Hugo has a loving nature, it’s hard not to feel relaxed in his presence. Hugo is also known for his crazy outbursts of excitement when meeting new people!
What people say about Hugo: Cute, daft, sleepy, and loveable! He is quite the charmer, always insisting on saying hello to everybody he comes across.
Outside of work Hugo loves: Playing with his many toys, going for walks, sleeping, and eating everything in sight!
