Karen Clarke
About Karen Clarke
Karen Clarke is a Delivery Consultant at Gattaca, specializing in recruiting for engineering roles within the Defence, Equipment & Support and Submarine Delivery Agency sectors. With a strong technical background and a commitment to customer service, she effectively meets client needs in her recruitment practice.
Work at Gattaca
Karen Clarke has been employed as a Delivery Consultant at Gattaca since 2021. In this role, she specializes in recruiting for engineering positions within the Defence, Equipment & Support (DE&S) and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) sectors. She emphasizes strong customer service in her recruitment practice, focusing on client satisfaction.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Gattaca, Karen Clarke held various positions in the recruitment and technical fields. She worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Lead Business Analyst at Big App Consultancy from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier roles include Data Analyst/Technician at Innovation Group (Pty) Ltd from 2011 to 2014 and Billing Specialist at Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Karen Clarke studied Business Information Technology at Southampton Solent University, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 2007 to 2010. She also studied at Brookfield. Her educational background, combined with her strong technical skills in web application development, enhances her recruitment capabilities in IT and engineering roles.
Background in Recruitment
Karen Clarke has extensive experience in recruitment, having worked as a Senior IT Recruitment Manager at Endeavour Recruitment from 2015 to 2019. Her expertise includes business process analysis and requirements analysis, which contribute to her understanding of client needs in recruitment. She has a strong focus on delivering effective recruitment solutions in technical fields.
Long-Term Employment History
Karen Clarke began her career at CONCORDE INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED, where she worked as a Personal Assistant from 1993 to 2007 for 14 years. This long-term role provided her with foundational skills that have supported her subsequent career in recruitment and technical analysis.