30 Years of Expertise in Connecting Top Talent with Leading Employers

Nel has been with ACR since 1997, working initially as a recruitment specialist before joining the senior leadership team in 2012 and then becoming MD in 2021. As well as heading up the business, she still works directly with clients, focusing on HR roles and senior executive positions.

Favourite food:
“Self confessed foodie – currently I love Spanish food and happiest sharing tapas.”

Favourite film:
“’Such a hard question – probably The Jungle Book’; I have happy memories of watching this with my kids when they were young and it was my favourite film as a kid too.”

Outside of work
“I really enjoy reading and you will always find me with my nose in a book (or kindle!!) I always wanted to grow up to write fiction….. I also love walking my dog who is my constant companion. Best day out for me would be a long dog walk with loads of friends and family”

Nel on ACR
“I love the fact that we’ve disrupted the traditional sell, sell, sell approach to recruitment and have instead set a new standard that is all about building long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates. We’re still working with many of them who we first met 25 years ago, which is a testament to the great team we have here and our shared vision and approach. Everyone in the team is very different, but we gel like magic and genuinely all love what we do and how we do it.”

Michelle has been a recruitment expert in Cambridgeshire for over 20 years, forging long-term partnerships with local businesses. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including Finance, Sales, Admin, Marketing, and Engineering, across Temp, Contract, and Permanent roles.

Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite film: Jerry Maguire ("Help me help you")

Outside of Work
She enjoys running, horse riding, and walking her two dogs. You’ll often find her outdoors or cheering on her kids at football matches!

Michelle on ACR
I've always admired ACR for its reputation, built on the loyalty and confidence of both candidates and clients. Joining such a well-regarded and successful agency felt like a natural choice. What I love most about ACR is its perfect balance of tradition and innovation—staying true to values like service and relationships over profit, while embracing cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in the marketplace. It’s this combination that makes ACR such a dynamic and forward-thinking place to work.

Lauren has a wealth of experience in recruitment, having worked both agency-side and internally within the education sector. She most enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients & candidates and thrives on helping candidates to find their perfect role!! Lauren specialises in customer service, administration and Logistics roles.

Favourite Food: It has to be chocolate – I have a massive, sweet tooth!

Favourite Film: Dirty Dancing – it’s a classic!

Outside of work
I have a 9-year-old daughter, so I spend a lot of time going on adventures with her. I also love going to the gym in the morning before work to kickstart my day! I love spending time with friends and family too!

Lauren on ACR
The culture and the values at ACR are what truly stands out for me. Candidates and clients are at the forefront of everything we do – no hard to reach targets or KPI’s, meaning we have the time to really get to know our clients and candidates, which enables us to ensure that we are placing the right candidates into the right role and really making a difference to peoples lives.

With nearly 15 years of experience in recruitment, I’ve specialised in placing talent across finance, office support, construction, and engineering sectors, handling both temporary and permanent roles. Prior to my recruitment career, I gained valuable experience working in banking and estate agency, which has provided me with a well-rounded understanding of business operations and client needs.

Favourite food: “Curry (Hot)”

Favourite film: “Heat”

Outside of work

“Gym 5 days a week. Home life consists mostly of entertaining a 3 year old! (for clarification – my son)”

Alex on ACR

“Very refreshing to work for a recruitment agency that genuinely care for their candidates and clients”

Emily was a Primary School Teacher for 10 years, before moving into the EdTech space, as a Relationship Specialist for MATs. She joined ACR in July 2023 and particularly thrives when recruiting for Account Management, Customer Service and Sales roles.

Favourite food:
“Spag bol or pizza”

Favourite film:
“The Notebook – or any romantic chick flick really!”

Outside of work

“I have a 1-year-old, so love fun family weekends with my husband and son more than anything. Time socialising with friends and family is where I’m happiest.”

Emily on ACR
“The unique culture, values, and style at ACR is polar opposite to other recruitment agencies and what I believed recruitment was. Having previously been a Relationship Specialist, I feel I’m doing the same thing! No hard sell, we truly care about our candidates and clients, and the team culture is 2nd to none!”

I have spent the majority of my career working in Operational and Project Management roles. I first worked with ACR about 25 years ago as a candidate. ACR secured me a role at RNIB, where I stayed for 15 years, finishing as Head of Operations. Recruitment has always been a big part of the roles I have undertaken and is something that I really enjoy. When you match a fantastic candidate with the right client there is no better feeling!

Favourite food: “Has to be any dish from the Mediterranean”

Favourite film: “There are many, love a chick flick, especially ‘The Holiday at Christmas”

Outside of work

“I love socialising with friends, can always squeeze a bit of retail therapy in around volunteering at Deeping Rangers FC, running their hospitality on match days.”

Sarah-Jane on ACR

“I couldn’t have been more delighted when Nel asked me to join the company and have felt at home since day one. They really do care about providing the best service for their clients and candidates, building genuine relationships with both. The team culture is second to none, everyone supporting and looking out for each other. It is a pleasure to come to work every day.”

Lucy originally worked for ACR as a temporary worker at university, whilst joining full time as Recruitment Administrator when she graduated in 2008 staying with us until 2012! She stayed within the recruitment world before she re-joined the business in September 2022 as Operations and Resourcing Specialist supporting the whole team. We love having her back.

Favourite food:
“It has to be sausage and mash!!”

Favourite film:
“As I have kids I love Disney films, particularly The Little Mermaid as it was the first film I ever watched as a child.”

Outside of work
“My two children keep me pretty busy and because my son loves football, most weekends I’m standing at the edge of a pitch watching him play. But when I get the time, I also love being creative and doing arts and crafts.”

Lucy on ACR
“I love the fact that there is a family feel to ACR and everyone supports and looks out for one another. I’m also very proud that we do things very differently to other recruitment agencies and focus not on sales but on relationships. This is important to me and the whole team.”

Bea Ukaye is an accomplished recruitment professional with a wealth of experience both in agencies and in-house, excelling in complex niche roles across various industries and levels up to C-Suite.

Known for her integrity, dedication, and people-first approach, Bea has become the "recruiter of choice" for many clients and candidates across Cambridgeshire. She offers a highly personalized service, taking time to deeply understand her clients' company cultures and the unique needs of each role, which has led to successful, meaningful placements time and again. Whether sourcing top-tier candidates in a competitive market or advising on current recruitment trends, Bea goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service—she’s even known to work remotely while on holiday to ensure clients’ needs are met.

Favourite Food: There is just too much to choose from but anything with exotic, bold and spicy flavours 

Favourite Film: Anything true crime, action, or romantic. A few faves include Ronin, P.S. I Love You, Eat Pray Love, and John Wick.

Outside of work:  A proud Mumma and best friend to her beautiful daughter, and their exciting adventures. Passionate about travel and loves exploring new cultures and cuisines and enjoys cooking for friends and family. Deeply dedicated to her work in recruitment and lives by her personal motto: to always be kind.

Bea on ACR:  "I’m so proud to be part of the Anne Corder Recruitment team, I love that we prioritise an authentic, honest and consultative approach. We’re not driven by hard targets; instead, we focus on truly understanding the goals and values of both our clients and candidates. It’s incredibly rewarding to place people in roles where they can thrive, making a positive impact on their careers and lives."