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 South Wales and South West England 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!

Latest jobs

Nursing Home Manager
Wallsend, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£58000 per annum

Job Title: Nursing Home Manager Location: Wallsend Salary: £58,000 (plus bonus)Position Type: Full-time  About Us: We are one of the largest and most respected care providers across the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to ...

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Nursing Home Manager
Gateshead, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£60000 per annum

Job Title: Nursing Home Manager Location: Gateshead Salary: £60,000 (plus bonus) Position Type: Full-time  About Us: We are one of the largest and most respected care providers across the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support t...

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Assistant Care Manager
York, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£30000 - £35000 per annum

Assistant Care Manager – Care Services Location: York and Tadcaster Salary: £31,000 - £32,500 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time, Permanent (38 hours per week, flexible schedule) We are working in partnership with a well-established car...

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Team Leader
York, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£24000 - £27000 per annum

Team Leader – Care Services Location: York and Tadcaster Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time, Permanent (38 hours per week, flexible schedule) We are working with a reputable care provider in York and Tadcaster ...

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Service Manager
Halifax, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£40000 per annum

Service Manager - Mental Health Rehabilitation Halifax, West Yorkshire Full-time, Permanent Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) We are working in partnership with a well-established mental health and rehabilitation services provider ...

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Home Manager
Leeds, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£50000 - £55000 per annum

Job Title: Home Manager Location: Leeds Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Position Type: Full-time  About Us: We are one of the largest and most respected care providers across the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our...

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Deputy Manager
Leeds, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£40000 - £45000 per annum

Job Title: Deputy Manager Location: Leeds Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Position Type: Full-time About Us: We are one of the largest and most reputable care providers across the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to ou...

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Commissioning Home Manager
Roundhay, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£70000 - £80000 per annum

Job Title: Commissioning Home Manager Location: Roundhay Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (OTE: £100,000) Position Type: Full-time About Us: We are a leading provider of luxury residential care, known for delivering exceptional service and comf...

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Commissioning Home Manager
York, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£70000 - £80000 per annum

Job Title: Commissioning Home Manager Location: York Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (OTE: £100,000) Position Type: Full-time About Us: We are a leading provider of luxury residential care, known for delivering exceptional service and comfort ...

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Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Worksop, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£35000 - £45000 per annum

Job Title: Registered General Nurse (RGN)Location: WorksopSalary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annumPosition Type: Full-time About Us:Join our dedicated healthcare team in the vibrant city of Worksop. We are a reputable healthcare provider committed to d...

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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.