Consultant Focus - Charlotte Liddiard-Smith

At The Oval Partnership, our strength lies in our people, we’re delighted to spotlight Charlotte Liddiard-Smith, one of our specialist recruitment consultants dedicated to Senior Appointments within Food Manufacturing.

Charlotte Liddiard-Smith thrives on building long-term relationships, getting to know clients and candidates not just as professionals, but as people.

She’s passionate about the industry’s constant pace of innovation and the opportunities it creates for both talent and businesses to evolve.

•  For Charlotte, recruitment isn’t about ticking boxes or “filling a role fast.” It’s about:
•  Strategic partnerships. Aligning with business goals, culture & future workforce needs
•  Candidate-first experience. Clear communication, respect, and timely processes
•  Data-driven foresight. Building talent pipelines, not firefighting vacancies
•  Smart use of AI. Automating admin to give recruiters more time with people
•  Advisor mindset. Coaching recruitment managers with real market insights

Her philosophy? Recruitment excellence is the balance of strategy, technology, and integrity, staying ahead of the curve to deliver lasting impact.

What she looks for in senior leaders:

People-focused managers who can inspire and unite their teams
Lifelong learners open to reflection and continuous upskilling
Leaders who embrace technology and innovate their processes

And her most important tool? Simple, her phone.

Staying connected keeps her at the heart of the industry she loves.

Beyond recruitment:

Away from work, Charlotte is often exploring with her husband and little boy, or underwater. She’s an avid scuba diver, having dived in Thailand, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt. (Thailand remains her favourite destination – truly the Land of Smiles.

At The Oval Partnership, we’re proud of consultants like Charlotte who bring a human touch to executive recruitment in food & drink, partnering with leaders to shape the future of this dynamic industry.

If you’re a senior professional in the sector, or a business looking for transformative leadership talent, reach out to Charlotte Liddiard-Smith for a conversation that goes beyond CVs and job specs.

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