Meet the Aspire Recruitment Team

Experienced. Approachable. Here to Support You

At Aspire Recruitment, our friendly and professional team is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about helping both employers and candidates achieve their recruitment goals through expert advice, personalised support, and long-term partnerships.

With decades of industry experience, you can trust that you’re in safe hands.

Recruitment Experts You Can Rely On

Our team brings together over 100 years of combined recruitment experience, working across a wide range of sectors including:
•    Employability & skills
•    Business support (HR, IT, sales, marketing)
•    Facilities management

This extensive knowledge allows us to understand your needs quickly and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that work.

 

With You Every Step of the Way

We pride ourselves on offering a consultative, people-first approach to recruitment. From your first conversation with us through to placement and beyond, our team is here to:
•    Provide expert guidance and advice
•    Support you through every stage of the recruitment process
•    Build strong, long-lasting relationships
•    Deliver results that align with your goals

Whether you're hiring talent or searching for your next opportunity, we are committed to helping you succeed.

 

Why Our Team Makes the Difference

•    Over 20 years of proven recruitment success
•    100+ years of combined industry experience
•    Friendly, approachable, and supportive consultants who work across both temporary and permanent roles
•    Strong local knowledge across your geography
•    A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical recruitment

Head Of Aspire

Abi Macleod

She/Her

Head Of Aspire

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

07515 324948

abi.macleod

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

Service Manager-Manchester

Will Day- English

He/Him

Service Manager-Manchester

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

07912 773669

will.day-english

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

 

Team Manager -Merseyside

Daniel Lynch

He/Him

Team Manager -Merseyside

Contact info:

0151 452 6242

07711 785523

daniel.lynch

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

Business Development Manager

Annalee Wood

She/Her

Business Development Manager-Manchester

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

07716 126653

annalee.wood

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

Business Development Manager

Ruth Metcalfe

She/Her

Business Development Manager-Manchester

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

07570 251230

ruth.metcalfe

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

 

Business Development Manager

Frank Kinrade

He/Him

Business Development Manager-Manchester

Contact info:

0161 233 2642

07850 095 909

frank.kinrade

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

 

Resourcer -Manchester 

Freya Moogan

She/Her

Resourcer -Manchester 

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

07736 083946

freya.moogan

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

 

Resourcer-Manchester 

Anna Slinn

She/Her

Resourcer-Manchester 

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

07834 173 728

anna.slinn

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

Business Development Manager

Helen   Garcia

She/Her

Business Development Manager-Manchester

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

07586 556 239

helen.garcia

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk


Aspire Support Team

MI and Systems  lead-Manchester

Daniel McKay

He/Him

MI and Systems  lead-Manchester

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

daniel.mckay

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

 

Payroll Assistant-Manchester

Elizabeth Whiteside

She/Her

Payroll Assistant-Manchester

Contact info:

0161 245 4942

elizbeth.whiteside

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk


Aspire in Partnership

Head of Aspire in Partnership

Adrian Bird

He/Him

Head of Aspire in Partnership-Manchester

Contact info:

0161245 4946
07503 620816

adrian.bird

@aspirerecruitment.org.uk

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our team is made up of experienced recruitment professionals who specialise in connecting employers with high-quality candidates across multiple sectors.

Collectively, our team has over 100 years of combined recruitment experience, bringing deep industry knowledge and expertise.

We recruit across employability & skills, business support (including HR, IT, sales, and marketing), and facilities management.

You can contact us directly through our website, by phone, or by email to speak with one of our recruitment specialists.

Yes. We work with both employers looking to hire and candidates seeking new opportunities, providing tailored support for each.