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Gemma Harfield

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
4.73 from 132 reviews

About Gemma

Gemma's Bio

💼 Delivering Expert Recruitment Solutions for the UK Nuclear Sector

With several years of dedicated experience in nuclear recruitment and a strong foundation in customer service training, I specialise in helping organisations across the UK nuclear industry secure the right people for permanent roles — from technical engineers to senior leadership.

Since joining Astute People in 2022, I’ve supported some of the sector’s most innovative businesses by sourcing high-calibre candidates across engineering, technical sales, and senior management roles.

I’m proud to play a part in shaping the future of nuclear by helping clients build strong, reliable teams for their most critical projects.

My approach is consultative and relationship-driven — I focus on understanding what each client and candidate truly needs to deliver tailored, effective recruitment solutions.

I'm also a passionate advocate for Astute's People Plus solution, designed to deliver measurable results while reducing the time and cost of hiring.

🔑 Key Areas of Expertise:
Permanent Nuclear Recruitment – Engineering, technical sales, and leadership roles
Consultative Hiring Support – Bespoke recruitment strategies based on your project goals
Advocate of Strategic Partnerships – Driving efficient, cost-effective hiring through Astute's People Plus model
Relationship Building – Long-term client and candidate partnerships built on trust and delivery

Recruiting Since
2022

Why I love to recruit
I’m passionate about making a positive impact in the nuclear industry and take pride in connecting great people with opportunities that matter.

When I'm not working I like to
Mum & White Belt (in Lean Six Sigma)


Started working at Astute People on
04/05/2022

Who I Recruit For

Recruiting Verticals

Engineering
Executive Search
Professional

Roles

Civil Engineer
Project Manager
Nuclear Engineer
Project Coordinator

Locations

United Kingdom

Recent Reviews

Connor A. Field Service Engineer 5.00

4 days ago

About Gemma Harfield:

Gemma is nice and easy to talk to and understands the role she is promoting
Highly Recommended

Craig S. Senior Risk Manager 5.00

1 month ago

About Gemma Harfield:

Gemma provided a great recruitment service, providing all the required information for the role Progress only hampered by many key players being on annual leave.
Highly Recommended

Stephen H. Temporary Buyer 5.00

1 month ago

About Gemma Harfield:

Gemma was very curtious, proactive and offered some helpful advice with regards to interviews.
Highly Recommended

Alex G. Civil Construction Engineer 5.00

3 months ago

About Gemma Harfield:

She is very honest and commitment.
Highly Recommended

Gordon R. Consultant Estimator 5.00

7 months ago

About Gemma Harfield:

I liked that Gemma gave me a list of interview questions together with a Linkedin suggestion that I "look up" my interviewer.
Highly Recommended