Kayla Hopwood
About Kayla Hopwood
Kayla Hopwood is a Client Development Manager specializing in Defence and Security recruitment at Gattaca. With a background in Engineering and Technology sectors, she has extensive experience in sourcing candidates for niche roles across various disciplines.
Current Role as Client Development Manager
Kayla Hopwood currently serves as the Client Development Manager for Defence & Security at Gattaca. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the defence sector. Her role involves developing client relationships and providing tailored recruitment solutions to meet the specific needs of clients in this niche market.
Previous Experience at Gattaca
Kayla Hopwood has extensive experience at Gattaca, where she worked in various recruitment roles. She served as a Senior Specialist Recruiter from 2019 to 2021, focusing on specialized recruitment for engineering and technology sectors. Prior to that, she was a Recruitment Specialist from 2016 to 2019, where she operated from Parkway Whiteley in Fareham, Hampshire. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Lead Specialist Recruitment Consultant in 2021 for six months.
Educational Background
Kayla Hopwood's educational journey includes studying at Regents Park Community College, where she achieved a Level 3 Diploma from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at Richard Tauntons Sixth Form College from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she completed a Level 3 Diploma in Retail Management from 2015 to 2016, enhancing her skills in management and retail operations.
Recruitment Specialization
Kayla specializes in recruitment for niche industries within the Engineering and Technology sectors. Her expertise encompasses various areas, including Electronics, Hardware, Software, and Systems. She has a comprehensive understanding of Systems recruitment, covering aspects such as Architecture, Design, Test, Integration, Verification & Validation, Development, Requirements, and Project Management.
Experience at The Body Shop
Before her tenure at Gattaca, Kayla worked at The Body Shop in Southampton. She held the position of Senior Consultant in Management from 2014 to 2016 and briefly worked as a Retail Sales Consultant for three months in 2014. Her experience in retail management contributed to her skills in client interaction and service delivery.