Beth Wickens
About Beth Wickens
Beth Wickens is a DE&S Engineering Recruitment Delivery Consultant at Gattaca, specializing in engineering recruitment for the Defence sector. She has a background in recruitment and has studied law and various subjects at Fareham College and The University of Law.
Work at Gattaca
Beth Wickens has been employed at Gattaca as a DE&S Engineering Recruitment Delivery Consultant since 2021. In this role, she engages directly with candidates interested in positions at the Submarine Delivery Agency, which is responsible for the UK's nuclear submarine procurement and support. Her focus is on permanent recruitment for complex projects managed by Defence Equipment and Support, which provides services to the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and British Army. She specializes in recruiting for engineering roles within the Defence sector, including niche areas such as nuclear and weapons engineering.
Education and Expertise
Beth Wickens studied at Fareham College from 2020 to 2021, where she achieved a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Recruitment and a Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Recruitment Practice. Prior to this, she attended Peter Symonds College from 2015 to 2017, earning A Levels in Law, Psychology, English Language, and Business Studies. Additionally, she studied at The University of Law from 2017 to 2018, where she completed coursework in Contract Law, Criminal Law, Tort, Land Law, and Method & Ethics, achieving a 2:1.
Background
Beth Wickens has a diverse work history that includes various roles in recruitment and customer service. She worked as a Bar Waitress at The Hinton Arms from 2014 to 2019, gaining experience in hospitality. She also served as a Medical Representative at Holt Doctors from 2017 to 2019, where she engaged with healthcare professionals. Prior to her current role at Gattaca, she worked as a Recruitment Consultant at SERT from 2019 to 2021, further developing her expertise in recruitment.
Achievements in Recruitment
In her role as a DE&S Engineering Recruitment Delivery Consultant, Beth Wickens is part of a specialist team that supports recruitment for both UK and overseas positions within the Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support and Submarine Delivery Agency. Her work involves sourcing candidates for complex engineering roles, contributing to the recruitment efforts for critical projects within the Defence sector.