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Meet the Team

EXPERTS IN EDUCATION RECRUITMENT
Ryan Miller

Ryan Miller

Co-Founder & Director

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I was inspired to work in education recruitment because, growing up, education was always glorified in my household. My family instilled in me the belief that education is the passport to the future, and we were consistently rewarded for excellence in our academic pursuits. This s...

Max Pembleton

Max Pembleton

Co-Founder & Director

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I've always been passionate about helping people, and there's nothing more rewarding than seeing someone land their dream job. The thought of making a positive difference in the lives of thousands of students every day while helping candidates achieve their career...

Jen Tivey

Jen Tivey

Sales & Recruitment Manager

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I’ve always believed that education has the power to change lives, and working in recruitment allows me to play a part in that. Connecting the right teachers and support staff with the...

Rachael Fisher

Rachael Fisher

Compliance & Safeguarding Manager

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?My love for education: Working in a secondary school for 10 years I’ve always believed in the power of education to transform lives. Working in education recruitment allows me to contribute indirectly by ensuring schools and have access to high-quality educ...

Olwen Fisher

Olwen Fisher

Finance Manager

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I really wanted to work for a company that had passion for what they were doing and genuinely wanted to make people’s lives better. Link3 really care about candidates and schools. I wanted to work for a company I can get behind.What’s your ...

Katie Mills

Katie Mills

Divisional Nursery Leader

​1. What inspired you to work in education recruitment?As an early years practitioner, I developed a deep understanding of the importance of having the right people in place to shape young minds. The daily interactions with children, seeing how much they benefit from passionate and skilled educators, inspired ...

Rick Saxby

Rick Saxby

Divisional Secondary Leader

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?From my days in secondary school, my PE teacher inspired me to pursue a career in education. This motivation led me to work as a cover supervisor in a secondary school, where I gained invaluable experience that helped me successfully apply for a PGCE course and be...

Lauren Younger

Lauren Younger

Senior Recruitment Consultant

What inspired you to work in education recruitment?​My stepson, he is Autistic and ADHD  I have seen his struggles in school and thought if I can place excellent candidates that make a difference to children like him then that makes me happy.​What’s your favourite part about working with educators an...

Hope Kennelly

Hope Kennelly

Senior Recruitment Consultant

What inspired you to work in education recruitment?Growing up, I found school extremely challenging due to my dyslexia and dyspraxia. I often felt overlooked, misunderstood, and lacked the support I truly needed. Many people didn’t believe in me or r...

Jade Powell

Jade Powell

Senior Recruitment Consultant

​​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I didn’t originally set out to work in education recruitment. I fell into it after realising how big an impact the right educator can have on a school and on students. My Step Mum is a headteacher of a primary school...

Lisa Drennan

Lisa Drennan

Senior Recruitment Consultant

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I left school at a young age, feeling disconnected and unsupported by a system that never quite felt right for me. I didn’t build strong relationships with my teachers and, at ...

Connor O'Flaherty

Connor O'Flaherty

Finance Assistant

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?What inspired me to work in education recruitment is that I can combine my passion for numbers and finance to help ensure that educator’s payroll is conducted correctly and that financial process of providing schools which teachers is a smooth one.

Sydney Cooke

Sydney Cooke

Senior Candidate Consultant

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I’ve always been that classic, nerdy kid who loved learning, respected my teachers, and somehow never got a detention. Now, I’m passionate about finding the right staff to help students experience school as positively as I did. I know not every student has a great experience, s...

Elnara Khalilova

Elnara Khalilova

Recruitment Consultant

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?Elnara believes that education is one of the most powerful tools that empowers individuals to become who they aspire to be. She brings over 12 years of international and intercultural experience across three different countries, combined with a Master of Business ...

Olivia Murphy

Olivia Murphy

Nursery Recruitment Consultant

What inspired you to work in education recruitment?Working in education recruitment means I get to connect inspiring educators with the schools and students who need them. Living with a physical disability, I wouldn’t have got through school without the unwavering support of the SEN team, especially my TA, who was ...

Abbie Darbyshire

Abbie Darbyshire

Compliance Officer

​What inspired you to work in education recruitment?My inspiration for working in education recruitment stems from my passion for helping others. Whilst working with children isn't my dream, it's always good to know ...

Eve Cresswell

Eve Cresswell

Candidate Consultant

What inspired you to work in education recruitment?I was drawn to educational recruitment because I’m passionate about the impact education has on shaping lives. Knowing that placing the right educator in the right school can influence students’ growth, achievement, and co...

Manish Ballal

Manish Ballal

Graphic Design & Marketing Executive

​BiographyA dynamic designer and marketing executive at Link3 Recruitment where he seamlessly blends creativity and strategy to elevate the brand's presence. Holding a graphic design degree from Nottingham Trent University and having years of experience in design, bra...