Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO and Spokesperson for the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
Kate has been with the REC since March 2013. She is responsible for the REC’s external engagement strategy and providing a leading voice for our industry. Kate is a spokesperson for the REC, regularly appearing in the UK media and speaking on platforms to talk about the jobs market, employment and skills.
Kate’s background is in policy and public affairs. Prior to joining REC, she was Head of Policy & Corporate Affairs at City & Guilds. She has been a governor for two London further education colleges and an adviser to a number of external forums, including Business in the Community, UNESCO Education for All, Youth Employment UK and Women in Recruitment.
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"The first task of any great recruiter is to talk to their client about how to retain your people. Businesses that want to survive and thrive this next rollercoaster of upheaval and truly address talent shortages, must put their people first. I’m looking forward to exploring how to do that at the #ColCrisis."
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Delegate feedback
"Good to understand a broader context of the situation" - Pizza Hut Restaurants UK
"Very interesting presentation, well presented and knowledgeable in her area and I really enjoyed this one!" - National Milk Records plc
"Kate provided some really useful statistics across the recruitment market, some of which I was not aware of prior to this session". - Sonardyne International Ltd
"Really enjoyed listening to Kate " - Hollingsworth and Vose Company Limited
Delegate Feedback - Cost of Living Crisis
“Very good discussion and finding out what other organisations are doing for their staff”. - New Horizons Mental Health
“I thoroughly loved this session since I thought seeing the data was vital, as it helped set a scene for the upcoming months”. - Hull Churches Housing Association