In this episode of Talent Matters, Ellie Cree, Managing Director at Savvy Recruitment, shares how her journey from junior recruiter to qualified therapist to MD shaped her people-first approach to leadership.
Ellie opens up about leaving Savvy to go travelling, training in psychodynamic therapy, and returning to help run the business with honesty, empathy, and a clear focus on personal growth.
We talk about:
What a people-first recruitment agency looks like in practice
How therapy informs Ellie’s approach to managing people and placing candidates
Why honesty and transparency are more powerful than KPIs and "smile while you dial"
What success really means and why bigger isn’t always better
How to reframe recruitment as a vehicle for achieving personal goals
If you're in recruitment, leadership, or just figuring out what meaningful work looks like, this one's for you.
// ABOUT ELLIE CREE
Ellie is the Managing Director at Savvy Recruitment, a people-first agency specialising in the creative and media space. With a background in psychodynamic therapy, she blends empathy and honesty into every part of her leadership style, supporting her team to achieve their personal goals while building long-term, values-led client relationships.
// ABOUT WAVE
Wave is the candidate attraction solution for recruitment agencies. Source high-calibre candidates faster and hassle-free. Build and grow a high-performing recruitment website. Buy and manage your job board contracts with ease.