Here’s 60 seconds with our expert Erin

Name: Erin

Area of expertise:  

  • Executive & Interim Leadership Recruitment (Public & Local Government) 
  • Senior Stakeholder, Client & Candidate Management 
  • Project & Programme Delivery 
  • Business Development & Bid / Tender Management 
  • People Development, Training & Coaching 
  • Market Intelligence, Research & Talent Mapping 
  • Candidate Assessment, Shortlisting & Interview Preparation 
  • Systems, Process Improvement & CRM  
  • Diary Management & Material Creation 

When & why did you join Get Ahead:  I joined Get Ahead in January 2026, after taking the leap into the freelance world having been made redundant from my full-time job of 8 years and wanting to start a fresh and become. I love connecting with new people and Get Ahead was highly recommended, so I am very excited to be a part of a great team starting a new chapter as a freelance VA.

What did you do before you joined Get Ahead: Prior to joining Get Ahead, I worked in various roles across multiple sectors including as a Trainer/Coach at fundraising company Pell & Bales, a Home Move advisor, Business movers Consultant and data processor in the Energy sector for Utility Warehouse & Npower, an Occupational Health Administrator at Public Health England, a Project Co-ordinator & Business Development Co-ordinator for a Leadership & Talent Consultancy and most recently as a Senior Delivery Consultant for executive recruitment company GatenbySanderson. 

Career highlights to date:  

  • Over 8 years’ experience delivering executive and interim recruitment, project coordination and business development within the public and private sectors. 
  • Built strong, trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders and candidates, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure. 
  • Recognised for mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, contributing to improved team performance and retention. 
  • Played a key role in system and process improvements, including the development of CV formatting and project management tools to enhance delivery efficiency. 

Plans for the future: I would love to connect with more people, work with various clients and increase my current skillset through learning and experience, being able to support more people in a creative and efficient way. I hope to grow my network and utilise my expertise. Later down the line, I would also like to be in a position to train, coach and mentor other VAs who perhaps are just starting out on this journey.