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Meet the Team

Sheena Purshouse

Managing Director

Sheena Purshouse

Managing Director

Sheena has been with Sue Ross Recruitment since the very beginning, taking over the reins as Managing Director in 2011. A proud mum of two grown-up boys (and Bella the Boxer 🐾), Sheena oversees the day-to-day running of the business while remaining hands-on with the temporary and permanent recruitment desk. Her wealth of experience, dedication, and genuine care for clients and candidates alike continue to be at the heart of the company’s success.

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Cara Hall

Recruitment Partner

Cara Hall

Recruitment Partner

Cara has been with the company since its early beginnings, joining in 1998. As an integral part of the company, leading the Sue Ross Recruitment team, alongside Suzy, she has built long-standing relationships with both candidates and clients over the years, becoming a trusted and familiar name in the local recruitment scene. A proud mum to a teenage son and twin girls Claudia & Delores (cats), Cara is our resident crazy cat lady – with a touch of witchy charm!

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Suzy Kelly

Recruitment Partner

Suzy Kelly

Recruitment Partner

Suzy has been with Sue Ross Recruitment for over 20 years, joining in 2014 – and is the Yin to Cara’s Yang — together they make a dynamic duo leading the Sue Ross Recruitment team, ensuring clients receive the very best, dedicated service. A busy mum of two, our human dynamo, Suzy is always on the go, tackling every challenge with energy and determination.

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Kayleigh Phillipson

Recruitment Consultant

Kayleigh Phillipson

Recruitment Consultant

Kayleigh joined the Sue Ross family in 2022 as a Recruitment Co-ordinator, progressing to Consultant working on both temporary and permanent vacancies. With a strong focus on candidate care, she ensures all registrations and compliance processes run seamlessly, whilst also supporting Robyn with payroll. A mum to two young children, Kayleigh balances home and work life with effortless calm — always bringing a sense of organisation and warmth to everything she does.

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Laura Burke

Recruitment Consultant

Laura Burke

Recruitment Consultant

Laura joined our Temporary and Contract team in 2025 and has quickly become part of the furniture. Known for her quick wit and one-liners, she always brings a smile to everyone’s face in the office. Originally from West Yorkshire and now happily settled in Sheffield, Laura balances a busy home life with a toddler and cocker spaniel Coleman.  As a Recruitment Consultant, Laura works on a range of both temporary and permanent vacancies.

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Debs Jones

Office Administrator

Debs Jones

Office Administrator

Debs joined the Sue Ross team in 2023 and, together with Kay, keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes by managing our administrative systems and procedures. She’s also the undisputed Queen of the Office Playlist — curating everything from feel-good anthems to guilty-pleasure classics that keep the team motivated and smiling throughout the week.

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Kay Bailey

Office Administrator

Kay Bailey

Office Administrator

Kay has been supporting the Sue Ross team since 2021 and, alongside Debs, ensures everything administrative runs like clockwork. As our resident office party planner, Kay is always dreaming up fun ways to celebrate special occasions or raise money for worthy causes — often involving a fabulous costume! A busy mum to two teenagers, cockapoo Betty, and mischievous cat Elson, Kay is constantly on the go and never without a smile on her face.

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Robyn Storey

Accounts & Payroll Manager

Robyn Storey

Accounts & Payroll Manager

Robyn joined the Sue Ross team in 2025 and oversees all our accounting and payroll functions with precision and care. Highly organised and detail-oriented, she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, ensuring our finances and payroll are always accurate and up to date. A proud mum of two teenagers and cavapoo Rosie, Robyn balances her busy home life with her calm and methodical approach to work.

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Dolly Parton

Office Mascot

Dolly Parton

Office Mascot

Dolly is our resident office mascot, bringing plenty of glam, glitz, and good vibes to Sue Ross Towers! Always dressed for the occasion, she never misses a celebration and adds a touch of fun and sparkle to every day in the office.