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I believe in women who don’t believe in themselves and help them find jobs that change their lives.

I’m an expert tech recruiter who’s passionate about helping women succeed.

I started out wiping peas and coffee stains off tables in a supermarket café and worked my way up the career ladder with nothing more than determination, courage, and the belief that a better life was out there somewhere.

I can help you too.

Expert career Support for Women in Tech

If you’re a woman working in the technology industry, or you’re curious about a career in tech and don’t know where to start, you’ve probably felt at times that the odds are stacked against you.

Feeling like you’re being overlooked for promotion, or knowing that the man at the desk next to you is being paid more than you is frustrating, demotivating, and plain unfair. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

What if you could have your very own career fairy godmother? Someone who knows how to help you climb the career ladder, and make the most of every opportunity that comes along. Someone who champions you and your career, and helps you reach your goals.

You’re in luck. That’s where I come in.

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Meet Your Career Fairy Godmother

Hi – I’m Samantha

I’ve worked in recruitment since 2007 and have spent over a decade specialising in tech recruitment (yes, I remember the days before “the cloud”). I have attracted and delivered talent on some of the most challenging transformation programmes on the tech scene, plus built my own successful recruitment business.

I am an ambassador for women in tech, promoting opportunities and empowering women to overcome their limiting beliefs and to challenge society’s expectations of them.

My motivation? I’ve been driven by the experience I had with the first recruiter I worked with who changed my life. Since then I’ve been on a mission to do the same for others and have succeeded in helping hundreds of people transform their careers and change their lives over the years.

Levelling the playing field

Women are missing opportunities to find their dream Jobs in tech

Volume of women in the labour market overall
Volume of women in the tech industry’s workforce
Chief Technology Officer or Technical Director roles held by women

I believe we can change this.

I work with women like you to remove the barriers to a successful tech career – whether you’re being limited by your own beliefs, society’s expectation, or need support overcoming obstacles to promotion or fair & equal pay.

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How to work with me

1

Book a free consultation

Choose a time to suit you and book a slot directly in my calendar by clicking the button below.

2

Let’s chat!

We’ll get to know each other and see how I can help you with expert advice and practical support.

3

I’ll put together a bespoke plan for you

Whatever your goals, I’ll create a package tailored to your needs to help you succeed.

Let’s Get Started

An ambitious woman will change the world given the chance

Welcome to my world

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the desk of a tech recruiter?

Join me on my journey from wiping down tables in a supermarket café to being a top tech recruiter and female founder running my own business. I lift the lid on stories that have never been told before to entertain and share everything I’ve learned with you.

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