About
More than recruitment
At Bamberry Consulting, we believe great leadership has the power to transform organisations and communities.
For over a decade, we have built trusted relationships across the public and not for profit sectors, delivering senior level recruitment that makes a real and lasting impact.
The result?
Recruitment built around people
A considered approach to recruitment that puts the right people and organisations together.
Bespoke
Every organisation and appointment is different. We tailor our approach to the requirements of each assignment.

Experienced
More than 20 years’ experience supporting organisations across complex public-service environments.

Personal
We build long-term relationships with clients and candidates and provide honest, considered advice.

Confidential
Discretion is central to the way we work, for senior professionals or organisational change.

I’m an Employer
We take time to understand our client’s organisations, their challenges and ambitions, as well as the skills, experience and qualities required for each appointment.
I’m a Candidate
For candidates, we look beyond a CV. We want to understand your experience, aspirations and what you are looking for from your next move.
Built on experience. Driven by people.
Karen Berry, Founder & Managing Director
With a background spanning law, executive resourcing, education, social care and the not-for-profit sector, Karen brings a unique understanding of the organisations and people Bamberry supports.
She founded Bamberry Consulting to provide a more personal, considered approach to senior recruitment — one built around relationships rather than transactions.
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Our approach
No two organisations or appointments are the same. We tailor our approach to the requirements of each assignment, providing a service that is proportionate, focused and responsive.
Our specialist areas
We work across a range of public-sector and related services, with particular expertise in:
- Education: Supporting organisations with experienced professionals across education and related services.
- Adults & Older People: Recruiting professionals with the knowledge and experience required across adult social care and services for older people.
- Children’s Services: Supporting organisations to recruit experienced professionals across children’s services and related functions.
- Change & Transformation: Identifying professionals capable of leading organisational change, transformation and improvement.
- Project & Programme Management: Recruiting experienced project and programme professionals to deliver complex initiatives and strategic priorities.
- Procurement: Connecting organisations with procurement professionals who can deliver commercially effective and compliant outcomes.
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A commitment to inclusion
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the services we provide.
We believe organisations are stronger when they value different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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Let’s find the right people
Whether you’re looking to appoint or considering your next move, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or have a recruitment requirement, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Looking for your next career opportunity?
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Education | Adults & Older People | Children’s Services | Property | Project Management
