Meet the Team

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional recruitment and headhunting solutions with a tailored and personal touch. Our experienced Talent Recruitment Partners have successfully filled permanent and temporary vacancies for some of the UK’s most prominent brands and agencies, from Graduate to Directorship level.

If you are a client searching for the perfect candidate to compliment your team, we would love to help. For further information on how we can support please contact us.

Head of Talent Acquisition/In-House Headhunter

Louise Ashford-Hodges

Founder and Head of Talent Acquisition at Fish Hook Careers Ltd - an esteemed in-house recruitment consultancy based in Cambridge. With over 20 years working in the recruitment industry.

I manage a network of dedicated in-house recruitment consultants who provide internal recruitment solutions for our clients across the UK, Europe, and America.

My expertise lies in formulating and executing internal recruitment strategies, headhunting campaigns, and managing comprehensive hiring cycles across diverse roles within Sales & Marketing, Digital, Tech, and Creative sectors.

Whether collaborating onsite or remotely with HR teams, my focus is on identifying and securing top-tier talent for your business.




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Talent Acquisition Manager/In-House Headhunter

Zoe Clark

For the past seven years, it has been a pleasure working closely with Louise at Fish Hook Careers. Together, we've actively contributed to the continuous growth of the agency, creating a dynamic partnership that fuels success and passion for what we do!

Together, we've navigated challenges, executed successful initiatives, and cultivated a positive work environment.

Our efforts have significantly benefited an impressive collection of leading global and UK blue-chip clients and marketing agencies.

I transcend the conventional role of a recruiter; I am your strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, possessing expertise across diverse sectors, including Sports, Hospitality, IT, Technology, and Communications.



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HR Director/Chief People Officer - Chartered MCIPD

Clare Wheeler

A confident and approachable individual; chartered MCIPD and commercially aware Chief People Officer/HR Director with over 22 years’ experience delivering at a senior level.

A self-starter with demonstrable skills in leading and influencing teams to achieve optimum solutions to a variety of complex and challenging people and organisational issues.

As an enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, and committed professional, I boast a proven track record in developing and delivering people strategies aligned with business objectives, legal compliance, and global best practices. Collaborating with Louise and Zoe, I am here to bring my expertise to your HR projects, providing guidance and direction when your business needs it most.

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