Meet The Team

Jen Gaster

Founder

Jennifer Gaster is the Founder of HR Heads Ltd, a boutique consultancy specialising in the recruitment of senior HR professionals. With over 20 years of experience, Jen has a strong educational background with degrees from the University of Cambridge (M.Phil Criminology) and Birmingham City University (BA Hons Business). She is highly skilled in HR recruitment, executive search, and industry expertise. Since its foundation, HR Heads achieved significant year-on-year growth, leading to the expansion of Heads Resourcing Group in 2012 to incorporate sister brands Procurement Heads and Executive Heads.  Jen specialises in recruiting interim and fractional HR talent roles including, Chief People Officer, HR Director, Head of HR, Reward, Wellbeing, OD, L&D, Change & Transformation, Business Partner and HR Manager.  Aside from continuing to grow the business, Jen is a qualified Coach, she is involved actively in guest speaking, thought leadership and the wider development of the recruitment industry.

Kay Fadden

Recruitment Manager | Industrial

Kay Fadden is a Recruitment Manager at HR Heads and specialises in the recruitment of mid to senior HR professionals within the Industrial sector – spanning Defence, Transportation & logistics, Construction, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemicals, Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace. With a Level 5 CIPD qualification in Human Resource Management and 15 years’ HR experience, Kay brings a unique blend of her own HR work expertise with now being able to recruit HR professionals into roles and remits of roles that she has herself previously worked. As a recruitment consultant, she can bring relatable and credible discussion with her clients and successfully find dynamic HR Talent.

She specialises in the permanent recruitment of HR roles including Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partners, People Partner, HR Manager, HR Advisor and specialist roles within Change & Transformation, Reward, Talent, OD and wellbeing.

In addition to her work passion for building high performing teams, Kay enjoys being involved with a local Mindfit community group that helps women and young people to grow mindset, create body confidence and share tips on how to be an entrepreneur.

Rosie Jenkins

Head of Practice | Consumer

Rosie Jenkins is Head of the Consumer Practice at HR Heads, holding Business degree from Portsmouth University. During her course, she spent a year in the HR department, reporting to the HR Director at Shell UK, gaining invaluable industry experience. With over 20 years of multi-sector experience in permanent, contract recruitment, and executive search, Rosie has a proven track record of success.

Rosie led the internal talent acquisition team at Britvic Softdrinks and has specialised in HR recruitment for the past 10 years. She expertly recruits for positions such as HR Directors, Heads of HR, HR Managers, HRBPs, Talent Acquisition and Management, Learning and Development, Reward/Compensation and Benefits, Organisational Design, Employee Engagement/Culture Ambassadors, Employee Relations Specialists, and D&I Specialists.

At HR Heads, Rosie excels in connecting high-calibre professionals with top-tier opportunities in the Consumer sector. Her strategic recruitment approach is informed by her deep understanding of market trends and dedication to fostering long-term relationships. Known for her proficiency in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, Rosie ensures a seamless recruitment process.

Passionate about diversity and inclusion, Rosie actively promotes equitable hiring practices. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, exploring new cultures, and engaging in community outreach programmes. Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn to discover more about her HR recruitment expertise and contributions to HR Heads.

Aisha Barnes

Consultant | Financial & Professional Services

Aisha Barnes is a Consultant at HR Heads, specialising in recruitment for the Financial & Professional Services sectors. With over 7 years of experience recruiting in various industries, she is renowned for her ability to connect high-calibre professionals with leading organisations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography with International Relations as well as Masters Degree in Education which give her unique insight into Business Operations & Learning & Development.

At HR Heads, Aisha manages recruitment process for clients in the Fintech, Legal, Accounting, Banking & Wealth Management areas, using her relationship building and candidate network to match the right candidates for each position. She specialises in the permanent recruitment of HR roles including Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partners, People Partner, HR Manager, HR Advisor and specialist roles within Change & Transformation, Reward, Talent, OD and Wellbeing.

Aisha is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable hiring practices and supporting initiatives for inclusive workplaces. Outside of work, Aisha enjoys volunteering and currently mentors children and young people, as well as coaches women with relationship difficulties.

Kae-Ley

Marketing Manager

Kae-Ley is the Marketing Manager at the Heads Resourcing Group, where she oversees the marketing efforts for HR Heads, Procurement Heads, and Executive Heads. She brings a wealth of experience from the Professional Services sector, with a particular focus on Channel and Digital Marketing. Her diverse background spans across various fields including Financial Services, Charity, and E-Commerce.

Kae-Ley’s key skills lie in creating impactful campaigns and driving business growth. She joined HR Heads in 2023 with a mission to support the recruitment consultants in growing their brands and providing exceptional support to clients.

Beyond her professional life, Kae-Ley is actively involved in her local community volunteering at her Rugby and Cricket club.

Jade

Brand & Marketing Executive

Jade is the Brand & Marketing Executive for the Heads Resourcing Group, where she manages the Social Media and Graphic Design for HR Heads, Procurement Heads, and Executive Heads. With a background in recruitment and experience as an Executive Assistant, Jade brings a unique perspective to her role.

She understands the distinctive needs of our clients and leverages this understanding in her role as the lead content creator for HR Heads. Her ability to create engaging and relevant content has played a significant role in enhancing the brand’s presence across various platforms.