Eleanor Kirk
Consultant | Transactional & Part-Qualified Finance
About Me
Eleanor specialises in placing transactional and part-qualified finance professionals into businesses across South Yorkshire, and brings energy and a people-first approach to everything she does.
Since starting her recruitment career in 2023, Eleanor has quickly built a reputation for the time and attention she gives to both clients and candidates. Her ability to get to know people properly and understand what drives them has helped her build strong relationships across the market early in her career.
She supports hiring processes from start to finish, helping clients secure finance talent that aligns both technically and culturally. Her clear communication style and efficiency have made her a trusted point of contact for many businesses.
My Posts
April 22, 2025
Cover Doesn’t Mean Compromise: How to Find Temps Who Actually Add Value
“We just need someone to keep the seat warm.”
It’s a sentence we still hear. It also hugely undersells the power of a well-placed temp.
Temporary hires have long been treated as second-best. Fallbacks, stop-gaps, a way to tide things over until the “real” hire comes along. But in today’s market, that mindset is not only outdated, there’s every chance that it’s costing you business opportunities, money, and momentum.
The truth? A great temp doesn’t just cover the role. They can help elevate it, drive change, and help you see the gaps you might not have been aware of before.