Ben Watkins

Senior Business Consultant

Meet Ben, one of our Senior Consultants!

🏆 Ben has joined the team with almost a decade of experience in recruitment in the health and social care sector.

🚀 Having obtained a Level 3 Diploma in recruitment, he understands the best methods to support organisations in recruiting for executive roles in health and social care. He is overseeing our East Midlands, Yorkshire, North East England & Scotland regions, and has a personal approach that he uses along with his industry expertise to support organisations.

👨🏻‍🍳 When he's not scrolling LinkedIn in the office, Ben can either be found in the kitchen attempting to improve his cooking skills, or in the net of his local football team!

A recent testimonial...

"Ben reached out to me with a position he felt matched my CV. After a chat about the role, he supported me through the full application process...

He has been an absolute star in finding this role for me and ensuring I have been kept up to date at every stage. I hope to work with him again in the future as part of my new role and I would fully recommend working with him and the company."

Latest jobs

Commissioning Home Manager - Derby
Derby, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£65000 - £85000 per annum

Commissioning Home Manager – Nottingham Salary: Up to £65,000 + 25% Bonus Are you an experienced Home Manager with a proven track record of success, looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dynamic and driven Commissioning Home Manager to...

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Operations Manager - Midlands
Derbyshire, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£75000 - £80000 per annum

Operations Manager – Residential & Nursing Homes Location: Midlands (Regional role)Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to take the lead across a small portfolio of hig...

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Commissioning Home Manager - North Yorkshire
Bedale, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£75000 - £100000 per annum

Commissioning Home Manager – North Yorkshire Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + performance-based commissioning bonus (OTE £100,000) Location: North Yorkshire About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Home Ma...

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Commissioning Home Manager - North Yorkshire
Ripon, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£75000 - £100000 per annum

Commissioning Home Manager – North Yorkshire Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + performance-based commissioning bonus (OTE £100,000) Location: North Yorkshire About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Home Ma...

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Registered Manager - Redcar
Redcar, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£55000 - £60000 per annum

Registered Manager – Residential Nursing Home Location: Redcar Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE Are you an experienced leader in the care sector looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a passionate and driven Registered Manager to take respon...

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Registered Manager - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£55000 - £60000 per annum

Role: Registered Home ManagerLocation: Middlesbrough Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE) Service Type: Residential Home transitioning to Nursing An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Home Manager to lead a well-establi...

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Registered Manager - Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£55000 per annum

Role: Registered Home ManagerLocation: NewcastleSalary: Up to £55,000Ready to lead a home with potential and stability into its next chapter? We’re looking for a strong, experienced Registered Home Manager to take charge of a well-established nurs...

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Operations Manager - Midlands
Nottingham, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£70000 - £75000 per annum

Operations Manager – Residential & Nursing Homes Location: Midlands (Regional role)Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to take the lead across a small portfolio of hig...

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Operations Manager - Midlands
Derby, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£70000 - £75000 per annum

Operations Manager – Residential & Nursing Homes Location: Midlands (Regional role)Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to take the lead across a small portfolio of hig...

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Commissioning Home Manager - Nottingham
Nottingham, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£65000 - £85000 per annum

Commissioning Home Manager – Nottingham Salary: Up to £65,000 + 25% Bonus Are you an experienced Home Manager with a proven track record of success, looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dynamic and driven Commissioning Home Manager to...

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Testimonials

Alistair Hannah-Briggs

Recently Placed Business Development Manager I found Jorden to be professional, supportive and approachable at all times. She provided great preparation for the interview and in helping me to research the company effectively.

Ken Ngwang

Service Manager Matt rose to the challenge. Not only matching me to the right job but also the right location. Always there to guide and reassure me through the process. Fantastic guy to work with.

Cristina Louzadi

Home Manager Eddy has been very supportive and professional during our collaboration. He has believed in me and gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you to Eddy for all that he has done for me and for making the recruitment and interview process easy and stress-free. 

Shazia Sarwar-Azim

Recently place Headteacher Jorden is excellent at finding you the perfect job and supporting you through the interview process. A very friendly approach that promotes good relationships and trust.

Manuel Krispin

Recently placed VP Molecular Sciences at Foundation Medicine Throughout the process, Emily was thorough and followed up in a timely manner. I was impressed with the attention to detail, communication skills and frequency of communication.

Kathy Davies

Recently Placed Hospital Director Dan has been fantastic. His communication was something that I found really helpful, he kept me up to date with how the role was being managed.

Kate Stephens

Registered Manager at BUPA I was really pleasantly surprised by Craig's helpful communication and re-assurances throughout the recruitment process that I've recently experienced. His endearing nature was very helpful as was his advice at each step of the process.

Nicola Grinton

Home Manager You supported me when I wasn’t sure but you were not “pushy” in any way. Corrie, you have supported me all the way through the process and I am very greatful for all your support and your phone call at the end of the week to see how I am settling in was very thoughtful.

Lorna Cross

Corrie is tenacious, hard working and dedicated to you, as a person, as an individual. He actively listens and immediately acts in your best interest. He does not waste your time and his interpersonal skills are second to none.

Priscilla Masvipurwa

Hospital Director Amazing work ethic and full commitment in client relations. Dan supported me to get my dream job and continues to support my journey. I am very privileged to have Dan in my network. Highly recommended!

Charlotte Thorpe

Registered Nurse I would like to thank you once again for all your hard work and support overall, I feel that Gilbert Meher has provided an excellent service.

Steve Bromley

Director of Children's Services Joe and everybody I dealt with at Gilbert Meher were transparent, professional, and reliable. With Joe I got appropriate roles to look at, conversations with employers were set up quickly and Joe was brilliant before, during, and after the whole process.

Maxine Cope

Care Manager It was a pleasure working with Craig, who assisted me every step of the way to ensure I was successful in my latest employment, Craig was very professional with excellent communication throughout and guidance on expectations during the interview procedures.

Connie Haworth

Executive Director Craig was so professional and helpful in my search for a new position. I enjoyed working with him very much. At first, I was a little concerned about the time difference between my location and the UK, but Craig always made it work.