The People Behind The Burford Recruitment Company
At The Burford Recruitment Company, our success is built on people. This includes the exceptional clients and candidates we support, as well as the passionate team working behind the scenes. Our consultants combine industry expertise, local knowledge, and a genuine commitment to delivering a personal, professional, and values-driven service. From Private Household & Estate Management and Horticulture, to Luxury Hospitality, and Office & Professional roles, we pride ourselves on building trusted relationships and lasting partnerships. Meet the people who make it all possible.
Jodie Hannah — Founder & Director
Jodie is the Founder and Director of The Burford Recruitment Company, and the driving force behind the warm, values-led ethos that has shaped the business from day one. Jodie founded The Burford Recruitment Company with a vision to bring a more personal, ethical, and relationship-driven approach to recruitment within the Cotswolds.
Her deep connection to the region, having lived here since childhood, gives her an intuitive understanding of the community and the expectations of those who call the Cotswolds home. Jodie believes that recruitment should be rooted in Confidentiality and Discretion
and genuine care. This is especially the case with regards to senior appointments within private households and family offices that she loves to recruit for.
Jodie’s role is wonderfully varied, combining business development, networking, client relationship management, and hands-on recruitment. She takes pride in creating a company that feels welcoming, supportive, and grounded in integrity, for clients, candidates, and for her team.
Amelia Marsh — Senior Consultant
Amelia is a Senior Consultant within the Private Household and Estate Management Division. She specialises in placing exceptional talent into private residences and estates across the Cotswolds and wider UK. Amelia brings a thoughtful, intuitive approach to recruitment. Taking the time to understand not only a candidate’s experience, but also their personality, values, and way of working. This ensures the individuals she represents align seamlessly with the lifestyle and expectations of each household.
Her career began as an Personal Assistant in the City of London, supporting multiple Managing Directors in fast-paced, high-expectation environments. She later moved into luxury interior design for UHNW clients. Working within private homes gave Amelia valuable insight into the standards, discretion, and service mindset required in private settings. This experience naturally led her into the world of Private Household recruitment, a sector she has specialised in ever since.
Amelia values the company’s relationship-led approach, where genuine conversations, transparency, and trust form the basis of every placement.
Maxine Gallagher — Senior Consultant
Maxine is a Senior Consultant specialising in Private Household, and Office & Professional recruitment. With nearly ten years of industry experience, she takes great pride in her relationship-led approach, connecting individuals and estates/organisations in a way that feels personal, and genuinely beneficial for both sides.
Before joining The Burford Recruitment Company, Maxine worked for several recruitment agencies, gaining deep experience within the Office & Professional sector. When she first discovered The Burford Recruitment Company, she immediately felt aligned with its values, brand, and community ethos. Maxine immediately knew it was the right environment to continue her career.
Maxine is driven by a belief that recruitment should focus on quality over quantity. Taking the time to understand each client, their culture, and their long-term needs is critical. She is equally invested in candidates’ success, offering guidance, clarity, and reassurance throughout their journey. For Maxine, the most rewarding part of her role is hearing that a placement has made a positive difference to someone’s daily life.
Louisa Mosson - Recruitment Consultant
Louisa is a Consultant within the Private Household & Luxury Hospitality Division. Louisa supports private families, estates, and country residences across the Cotswolds with their staffing needs. With a background rooted in Cotswold property, she brings valuable insight into how private households operate. From the flow of estate life to the types of personalities that thrive in these unique environments.
Her property experience has equipped her with a keen eye for lifestyle fit, service expectations, and the nuances of running both modern and traditional Cotswold homes. This gives her an advantage when advising clients and placing candidates into roles where trust, longevity, and compatibility are essential.
Louisa particularly enjoys working on Gardening & Horticultural and Domestic Couple roles. She finds great reward in matching individuals and couples who will take pride in caring for a home, its grounds, and the wider estate. She values the company’s relationship-led approach, where placements are handled with sincerity, discretion, and genuine care for both parties.
Daisy Hill — Marketing Administrator
Daisy works part time as our Business and Marketing Administrator, supporting the day to day operations of the entire Burford Recruitment Company team. Her organisation, reliability, and attention to detail help ensure our processes run smoothly and our marketing activity remains consistent.
Having grown up around the business, Daisy has seen The Burford Recruitment Company evolve, giving her a natural understanding of our values, our clients, and the standards we work to. She plays an active role in supporting our marketing output, assisting with content creation, social media activity, and wider administrative tasks that keep the team operating efficiently.
Daisy’s interest in business and marketing began during her Business Enterprise course, where she excelled in campaign planning and creative marketing. She continues to build on this through her current Business Management course, applying her knowledge directly to her work with us.
She brings a genuine eagerness to learn and a thoughtful, professional approach to her responsibilities. Daisy takes pride in producing high quality work, reflects the company’s values, and consistently contributes to the smooth running of the business.
Chris Hannah — Managing Director
As Managing Director, Chris leads the strategic growth and direction of The Burford Recruitment Company. He ensures the business continues to deliver a refined, high-quality service to clients and candidates across the Cotswolds. His role spans brand development, marketing, business operations, client relationships, as well as steering the company’s long-term vision. All with one goal in mind. To create the right environment for exceptional recruiters to thrive.
With more than a decade leading a high-performing branch for a national recruitment agency, followed by senior roles in implementation and business improvement, Chris brings extensive expertise in service excellence, process optimisation, and client experience. His commitment to professional integrity and commitment to excellence forms the backbone of The Burford Recruitment Company’s reputation.
Chris takes pride in building a business known for doing things properly. He will never compromise values for short-term wins. For him, the greatest reward is the trust earned through repeat business, glowing reviews, and the team’s recognition as a Top Rated Service.
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