Meet the team
The perfect combination of experience, expertise and passion
SARAH
MCGRATH
Director
Sarah has over 10 years’ market experience and is a market leader with excellent negotiation skills. Sarah operates at senior and executive levels and is involved in discrete projects that require a confidential approach. She works with some of the most prolific entrepreneurs within the broker market and wider Financial Services.
Sarah holds a BA Degree in Business & Marketing, a Degree in Nutritional Therapy, and a PostGrad Degree in Psychology.
LYNDA
BARNES
Director
Lynda has over 15 years’ market experience, having started her career as an insurance underwriter where she gained invaluable insights into the internal workings of the industry along with a technical understanding of equating risk.
During her career, Lynda has consulted, recruited and headhunted at the highest levels; playing a pivotal role in enabling international start-ups to map out and onboard the very best talent.
The 360 Search Team
Holly
Railes
Financial Services Recruitment Manager IE and UK
Holly is an established Recruitment Consultant in the Financial Planning & Wealth Management sectors. Having previously worked in an Irish-based Life & Pensions Brokerage, Holly brought with her invaluable knowledge and insight of the industry. This has allowed her to develop key client relationships and a significant network, in order to best match Employers with suitable talent. As a result she has played an integral part in the growth plans of many Irish-based Brokers.
Holly is at the forefront of 360 Search’s UK offering, bringing her tailored and personalised recruitment offering to UK based clients with a key focus on the compliance function within the Financial Services industry.
In addition, Holly is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance from Lancaster University.
Eoin
Murray
CIP
Insurance Recruitment Manager
Eoin joined 360 Search as a specialist insurance recruiter. Eoin comes from a fast-paced brokerage environment, bringing with him valuable experience and insight of the Insurance industry. Having previously completed the CIP designation, Eoin has put his industry knowledge to good use in his role within 360 Search. He has over 4 years of experience in the insurance industry with continued success in general insurance recruitment and selection at 360. Eoin is the Recruitment Manager for our Insurance team, which specialises in Junior to Senior insurance roles within the broker and direct insurer space.
Kate
Corcoran
Life, Pensions and Investments Recruitment Consultant
Kate joined 360 Search from a fast-paced Brokerage, bringing with her a strong insight of a Life & Pensions business. During her time as a Financial Advisor, Kate ensured the needs of her clients were met and has proven success in building strong and lasting relationships. Kate also holds the QFA designation and will incorporate this knowledge and experience when recruiting for the Life & Pensions industry.
Nolan
Prendergast
Head of InsurTech
Nolan is a Technical Recruiter with nearly a decade of experience across Fintech, InsurTech, and the IT sector. Nolan comes with a passion to learn new technologies and to keep up with the latest advances in his markets. Nolan has experience working in tech firms and financial services such as Google and Citi Bank. Working across all levels from C-Suite to Analyst level. Nolan offers 360 clients, a specialism in consultative advice when building tech teams, and InsurTech search and selection.
Conor
Scully
CIP
Insurance Recruitment Consultant
Conor joined 360 Search after making the career move to Recruitment following his experience in a fast-paced brokerage environment. Conor brings to the table a wealth of practical experience from the banking and financial services industry, as well as from his work in personal insurances. As a CIP designation holder, Conor has demonstrated a deep understanding of the insurance industry and also holds an Accredited Product Advisor (APA) Certification for housing loans and investments. Conor’s education and training are complimented by his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCD.
Saraya
Cussons
Associate Director - UK Insurance Recruitment
Saraya has 18 years’ of experience within the insurance industry, starting her career with a global insurance broker before transitioning to insurance recruitment in 2010. Working mainly for smaller independent recruitment firms, developing a strong network on a regional and national basis.
Saraya’s expertise and industry knowledge has led her to join 360 Search, to head up the U.K. insurance recruitment market. Through years of experience, she has gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within an ever-changing market. Saraya has a consultative approach and is focused on building strong relationships with clients and candidates alike
Amber
Martin
Recruitment Resourcer
As a Recruitment Resourcer at 360 Search, Amber combines excellent sourcing expertise with insurance industry experience. Amber is an APA insurance practitioner and prior to joining 360 Search she worked in resourcing, finding executive and technical talent for a global company. With an ability to multi-task on multiple client projects, Amber takes pride in sourcing only the finest talent for our clients.
JAMES
CAAN
CBE
Chairman
James Caan CBE is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. He made a global success of his recruitment companies, Alexander Mann and Humana International. In 2004, he founded private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw which now has a portfolio of 30+ businesses. He is well known for joining the hit BBC show – Dragons’ Den, and The Business Class on CNBC. A passionate supporter of small businesses, James chaired the government’s Start-Up Loans scheme and now invests in and mentors Recruitment Entrepreneur businesses.
GREG
HOLLIS
CEO
Greg is Recruitment Entrepreneur's CEO. With nearly 30 years’ business development and management experience, Greg sets our operational strategy and supports the team with increasing sales performance and attracting the right talent to join the business. Greg supports the creation and delivery of the company strategy and growth plans. He also ensures best practice processes are implemented and adhered to by all in the wider RE business.
ANGUS
MCDOWELL
CFO
Angus leads the finance team and works across the investment cycle, conducting due diligence and project managing live origination deals. He is also heavily involved in helping design and develop the strategy and planning for all portfolio partner businesses to assist with driving value creation. Angus has a wealth of managerial and board level experience and an MBA at Cass Business School.
If recruitment is your passion and you want to work with the best in the business, you could be the perfect match for us.
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