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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 in 1997, 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 Contract 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 our Permanent Recruitment team, 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, and is the Yin to Cara’s Yang — together they make a dynamic duo on the Permanent 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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Nat Lazo

Consultant

Nat Lazo

Consultant

Nat, our resident Aussie (and now officially a Brit since 2025!), joined the team in 2016. Mum to Australian budgie Rali, Nat brings energy, warmth, and a can-do attitude to everything she does. Working on our Temporary and Contract recruitment desk, she’s also the team’s go-to for all things IT and technical. Always smiling and full of enthusiasm, Nat’s positivity and dedication make her a much-loved member of the Sue Ross Recruitment team.

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Kayleigh Phillipson

Recruitment Co-ordinator

Kayleigh Phillipson

Recruitment Co-ordinator

Kayleigh joined the Sue Ross family in 2022 as a Recruitment Co-ordinator, working closely with Cara and Suzy on the Permanent Recruitment team. With a strong focus on candidate care, she ensures all registrations and compliance processes run seamlessly. 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 Co-ordinator

Laura Burke

Recruitment Co-ordinator

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 cockerspaniel Coleman, with her role supporting Sheena and Nat as a Recruitment Co-ordinator. She ensures our candidates are well looked after and that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

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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.