Sara Gaughan
Company Owner/Chief Operating Officer at Finlay James- Claim this Profile
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Gordon Stoddart
I’ve known Sara for 5 years in her capacity as Chief People Officer, COO and co-owner of Finlay James. She has been instrumental in shaping the direction and culture of the business and driving through people led strategies which have made Finlay James the exceptional business it is today, a true employer of choice, and a leading light in such critical areas such as mental well being and ED&I. Some talk about it, Sara makes it happen. An exceptional business leader and an influential voice in recruitment
Linda Cumpsty (Latimer)
From the very first moment I met Sara, I knew that Finlay James was the perfect fit for me. She is a truly inspiring leader and a great role model for anyone in business. Sara empowers her team to be the best they can be and is always on hand to offer support and guidance whatever the time of day! Sara is a real advocate for women in business and a champion of mental health in recruitment. She has a genuine passion for creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity and places our people at the heart of the organisation. I have learnt so much from Sara during my time at Finlay James and am looking forward to continuing my recruitment journey under her leadership.
Gordon Stoddart
I’ve known Sara for 5 years in her capacity as Chief People Officer, COO and co-owner of Finlay James. She has been instrumental in shaping the direction and culture of the business and driving through people led strategies which have made Finlay James the exceptional business it is today, a true employer of choice, and a leading light in such critical areas such as mental well being and ED&I. Some talk about it, Sara makes it happen. An exceptional business leader and an influential voice in recruitment
Linda Cumpsty (Latimer)
From the very first moment I met Sara, I knew that Finlay James was the perfect fit for me. She is a truly inspiring leader and a great role model for anyone in business. Sara empowers her team to be the best they can be and is always on hand to offer support and guidance whatever the time of day! Sara is a real advocate for women in business and a champion of mental health in recruitment. She has a genuine passion for creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity and places our people at the heart of the organisation. I have learnt so much from Sara during my time at Finlay James and am looking forward to continuing my recruitment journey under her leadership.
Gordon Stoddart
I’ve known Sara for 5 years in her capacity as Chief People Officer, COO and co-owner of Finlay James. She has been instrumental in shaping the direction and culture of the business and driving through people led strategies which have made Finlay James the exceptional business it is today, a true employer of choice, and a leading light in such critical areas such as mental well being and ED&I. Some talk about it, Sara makes it happen. An exceptional business leader and an influential voice in recruitment
Linda Cumpsty (Latimer)
From the very first moment I met Sara, I knew that Finlay James was the perfect fit for me. She is a truly inspiring leader and a great role model for anyone in business. Sara empowers her team to be the best they can be and is always on hand to offer support and guidance whatever the time of day! Sara is a real advocate for women in business and a champion of mental health in recruitment. She has a genuine passion for creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity and places our people at the heart of the organisation. I have learnt so much from Sara during my time at Finlay James and am looking forward to continuing my recruitment journey under her leadership.
Gordon Stoddart
I’ve known Sara for 5 years in her capacity as Chief People Officer, COO and co-owner of Finlay James. She has been instrumental in shaping the direction and culture of the business and driving through people led strategies which have made Finlay James the exceptional business it is today, a true employer of choice, and a leading light in such critical areas such as mental well being and ED&I. Some talk about it, Sara makes it happen. An exceptional business leader and an influential voice in recruitment
Linda Cumpsty (Latimer)
From the very first moment I met Sara, I knew that Finlay James was the perfect fit for me. She is a truly inspiring leader and a great role model for anyone in business. Sara empowers her team to be the best they can be and is always on hand to offer support and guidance whatever the time of day! Sara is a real advocate for women in business and a champion of mental health in recruitment. She has a genuine passion for creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity and places our people at the heart of the organisation. I have learnt so much from Sara during my time at Finlay James and am looking forward to continuing my recruitment journey under her leadership.
Credentials
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Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandMar, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Finlay James
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Company Owner/Chief Operating Officer
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Jul 2019 - Present
We find exceptional talent.- 100k LinkedIn followers- 40 Employees- 4 Offices- Global Recruitment for Go-To-Market hires in the SaaS ecosystem- We combine our experience as an historically fast-paced contingent agency now with a search methodologyAward-winning, passionate and true experts, we work hard to build honest relationships. This is why 90% of our placements are with companies we have placed with before.We have placed a candidate in as little as 9 days. Using FJ to place unfilled sales vacancies saves our clients an average of £14,285 per week.We are currently recruiting for exceptional talent for our London, Manchester, Chicago and New York offices, so if you are an experienced consultant or looking to work for a forward thinking market leader, please contact me in confidence. Show less
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Chief People Officer
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
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HR Manager
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Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
Responsible for all aspects of the business' HR function. CIPD Level 7 qualified and obtained an MSc in HRM with Distinction in November 2015.
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Corporate Services Manager
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Jun 2013 - Oct 2015
Previously responsible for the business' HR, credit control, legal issues, IT and Telco. Managed office move to larger premises and introduction of new telephone system.
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Mental Health in Recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supporter
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Talentskowt
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Mar 2019 - Present
Talentskowt is part of the Finlay James Group. "You’ve made a splash. Now go and make some waves!" At Talentskowt we exist to nurture sales and marketing careers in Tech. We do this by creating a community whereby both talent and organisations flourish. Our vision is to be remembered as the company who kick-started the careers of tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. For details of how we can assist you with filling entry level graduate and second roles in Tech , please get in touch. Show less
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Marketing Manchester
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Consultant (Freelance)
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Jan 2012 - May 2013
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Marketing Manchester
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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(Freelance) Communications Consultant
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Sep 2007 - Feb 2008
Worked on six month Great Days Out Fair project on behalf of previous employers Marketing Manchester. Worked on six month Great Days Out Fair project on behalf of previous employers Marketing Manchester.
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Marketing Manchester
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Press & PR Executive
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2003 - 2007
Responsibility for all international media visits to the region. Responsibility for all international media visits to the region.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Analyst
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Nov 1998 - Aug 1999
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Hempsons
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Archivist
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Nov 1996 - Apr 1998
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Derbyshire County Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Aug 1995 - Jul 1996
Worked in Conveyancing Department following completion of my Solicitor's Finals. Worked in Conveyancing Department following completion of my Solicitor's Finals.
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Education
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2014 - 2015
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Master of Science (MSc) with Distinction, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General -
1992 - 1994
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Legal Practice Course - Commendation and CPE, Law (Solicitors' Finals) -
1989 - 1992
University of Liverpool
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1986 - 1988
Bramhall High School
A Levels, A levels
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