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Meet Kate

Lead Consultant

As one of Stopgap's Lead Consultants, I help senior marketers find their next move in financial services and fintech across banking, investments and payments. Still connected to agency life, I also place senior client servicing talent into creative and integrated agencies.

With 20 years in marketing recruitment and 12 years in marketing, I bring a real understanding of both sides of the process and what great looks like in different environments. I love building long-term relationships and being a trusted sounding board, whether someone’s exploring a step up, a change of direction, or the right role at exactly the right time.

And the best bit of all? Calling a candidate to tell them they’ve got the job, there’s honestly no better feeling!

Top tip for candidates and/or clients

Be yourself at all times- no one likes surprises!!

If I Were a Brand I’d Be

I'd like to say something big 'n' bold like Adidas, but I'm more like Marks and Spencers - you know where you are!

Out of Office You’ll Find Me

Making the most of living in the City- I keep telling myself I'll move out soon!!

Your favourite blog or resource on the Stopgap site

The Stopgap podcasts. We've had great fun working on them and really tried to cover topics that are important, relevant and insightful for clients and candidates alike. I really couldn't pick just one!

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My posts

PODCASTS
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Hear from industry leaders, marketers and hiring experts as we explore trends, challenges and stories from the world of marketing, digital, creativ...

My Podcasts

Episode 3

Creating a Great Candidate Experience: Key Strategies for Employers

Discover how creating a positive candidate experience can strengthen your employer brand and improve hiring outcomes.

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Episode 9

Silencing the Inner Critic: Unlocking Confidence for Career Moves (and Interview Wins)

Katherine Ashmore explores how to overcome your inner critic and build the confidence to navigate career change.

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Episode 10

Redefining the Change: Menopause, Work and the Power of Reframing

Michelle Vaughton explores how reframing menopause in the workplace can empower people, strengthen wellbeing and create more inclusive organisations.

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Episode 15

The Importance of the Human Touch in Recruitment

Explore how AI is transforming recruitment and why human connection remains essential to successful hiring.

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My case studies

Crisis Prevention Institute

The Crisis Prevention Institute, a global organisation with a $100M turnover, started by supporting people afraid of the dentist. It now manages challenging behaviours in various environments across multiple countries.

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