Gemma Harris

Recruitment Consultant

Gemma Harris

Recruitment Consultant.

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gemma@theovalpartnership.co.uk

07917956490

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I’m a dedicated professional who’s been weaving connections in the food and drink industry for over a decade, with a real passion for people and relationship building.

Fuelled by my enthusiasm for both people and the culinary arts, I found my feet in food and drink recruitment, and what a journey it’s been.

For me, it’s never just about filling positions; it’s about forging relationships that stand the test of time, blending industry know-how with a genuine understanding of people and creating connections that go way beyond professional transactions.

Sector & Role Focus

I’ve gained experience across Operations, Production, Technical, NPD, Engineering, and HR/Finance roles, and, more recently, I’ve expanded into Commercial and Marketing. For nearly a decade, I’ve focused exclusively on Food and Drink Manufacturing, deepening my knowledge and network within this fascinating sector.

 

                                    

 

 

I’m a people person and love building relationships with both clients and candidates. The most rewarding part of my job is helping place people in their dream roles, especially when I see them getting promoted further down the line.

I'm always striving to deliver recruitment excellence, consistently providing a good service that clients and candidates can rely on. It’s about honesty, integrity, industry knowledge, trust, and reliability, values I live by every day.

 

I believe that communication, trust, integrity, adaptability, passion, and a strong work ethic are the most important traits for any candidate. My top advice for success: work hard, set an example, and stay humble.

 

Passions & Interests

In my free time, I love CrossFit, hiking, going to gigs, dining out, visiting new places, and spending quality time with my daughter. I’ve taken part in loads of challenges: The National 3 Peaks, The Yorkshire 3 Peaks, The Great North Swim, Tough Mudder, numerous 10k runs, CrossFit comps, trekking the Grand Canyon, and The Samworth Challenge. I always like to have a new event in the diary and I’m considering another swim challenge or maybe a Hyrox event next year.

 

If you need an experienced, people-focused consultant who knows food and drink inside-out, I’m always happy to connect.