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Kate McCarthy (FIRP)

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McCarthy Recruitment at 20 yrs 8 mos
📍 Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Kate McCarthy is the founder and Managing Director of McCarthy Recruitment, a people-first consultancy she established in 2005. She is a recognized expert in talent strategy, leadership development, and DEI, focusing on creating value and strong cultural fits for her clients. People who have worked with her describe her as passionate, personable, and inspiring.

Outside of her professional life, Kate is deeply committed to community service. She is the volunteer chairperson for a local sports club and founded the Ukrainian Family Hub in Warrington, providing crucial support to refugees. In May 2024, she won the "Contribution to the Community" award for her impactful work.

To build her recruitment agency, Kate sold her house, sofa-surfed, and put her life in storage.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
McCarthy Recruitment
Job Level
Senior
Location
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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People-First Culture
Her core business philosophy, established in 2005, is that putting people first is paramount. She frequently writes about creating supportive and sustainable work environments.
Community Service
She is highly active in her local community, volunteering as a chairperson for a sports club and founding a hub to support Ukrainian refugee families.
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Career

Work history

McCarthy Recruitment
20 yrs 8 mos
2-2024
Non Executive Director
Booth Ventures
3-2020
Managing Director
McCarthy Consultancy
10-2022
Chairperson
The Daten Culcheth Sports and Community Club
4-2022
Founder
Ukrainian Family Hub Warrington
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Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Science - BS
Northumbria University
1990 - 1992
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St Robert of Newminster RC School
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