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Expert knowledge of our markets and the companies operating within them is the key to us finding the right talent for our clients to succeed.
We do the right thing. We are honest and professional, treating everyone with respect. We give clients and candidates the best advice and support we can, focused on their interests – not our own.
We always strive to improve and learn. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, always seeking and building upon feedback.
Client satisfaction is of utmost importance to us. We build lasting partnerships with clients by providing a service that exceeds expectations.
Based in offices in central London, a stone’s throw from Euston, we deliver regional, national, and global search projects across all spectrums of the infrastructure industry.
Our priority is to make sure our team members feel valued and encouraged, enabling you to bring your best self to work.
“We have used Newsom Consulting extensively for a number of years, we have always found them responsive and great to work with. Their understanding of the brief and our business has always resulted in a shortlist and successful candidate that meets our requirements.”
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simon is a Principal Consultant. He has worked in executive search since 2007, delivering senior assignments across a range of sectors and global locations. He has a blended background, with experience working in the global executive recruiting teams of EY and AstraZeneca, as well as executive search firms. Simon is a Politics graduate from Leeds Beckett University and has a MSc in Integrated Counselling and Coaching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James joined the business in 2024 having spent three years as a Research Associate within the education sector. As Delivery and Research Consultant James delivers assignments across a variety of sectors, uncovering a targeted longlist and then managing the initial outreach process. He graduated from Cardiff University where he studied Geography.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellen graduated from Kings College London with a Master of Arts in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory. As Research & Operations Consultant, Ellen is responsible for mapping the market and identifying candidates within the relevant talent pools. Alongside this Ellen is responsible for marketing and business operations activities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rebecca is a Senior Research Associate, responsible for mapping the market and identifying candidates within suitable talent pools. She graduated from University of Southampton with a BA in Modern History and Politics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eloise is a Research & Delivery Consultant, responsible for mapping the market and identifying candidates within suitable talent pools, and approaching candidates. She graduated from University of Warwick with a BA in Sociology and Criminology.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With over 20 years� experience in industry, Kelly has enjoyed a successful career working in a number of executive and non-executive board roles. Kelly has a natural talent for coaching and mentoring which complements her professional HR and Occupational Psychology background.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly is an accredited Executive Coach and Mentor with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Kelly is also a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and is an active member of the Guildford Coaching Network.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In her coaching, Kelly helps her clients find solutions offering bespoke programmes of professional personal development and self discovery. Kelly works closely with her clients to agree and review regularly the outcomes for their programme. Kelly has a strong reputation for her candid and authentic style, she is known for being honest, open and challenging whilst being empathetic and supportive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The type of interventions in which she is valued for are:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>�New to Board� level coaching and mentoring</li><li>Personal development one to one coaching with senior leaders/executives</li><li>Team facilitation & coaching for leadership teams</li><li>Career transition coaching</li><li>Personal confidence and resilience</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly is a highly ethical coach, who is committed to her own personal and professional development. As well as studying for her coaching accreditation she works hard to maintain her networks, research new tools and techniques and is an active participant in her local coaching network. Kelly is also trained in psychometric assessments and enjoys utilising a variety of them in her coaching practice and is often trialling new methods, tools and techniques with a long-term view of incorporating into her programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>John has over 20 years� experience in developing talent management initiatives, including leadership assessment, development and bespoke training courses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His skills include the design of organisational competency frameworks, a range of assessment tools and the design and delivery of assessment centres.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>John has worked with a wide variety of blue chip and public sector organisations Including Akzo Nobel, Coca-Cola, AstraZeneca, Lloyds of London, British Swimming, OFCOM, Transport for London, the Department for Transport and the United Nations. John supports SLTs in identifying talent for a range of roles, including delivering management development centres.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauren has worked in executive search since 2014. Lauren leads our research function, mapping the market and identifying candidates within the relevant talent pools. Prior to joining Newsom Consulting Lauren worked for a large recruitment firm in the Finance sector. Lauren has led research on UK and international assignments across the Transport, Infrastructure and Built Environment sectors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emilia graduated from the University of Manchester, where she studied Modern History and Politics. As Senior Research Associate, Emilia is responsible for mapping the market, identifying and approaching candidates. She joined the business in 2022. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richard joined Newsom Consulting in 2012, and focuses on senior appointments within the Rail, Infrastructure and Consulting markets. He began his career in executive search in 2003, working with two boutique search firms managing assignments across Construction, Energy, Infrastructure and Professional Services. Richard holds a Masters in Global Business Analysis from Manchester Business School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Jim founded Newsom Consulting in 2010 and is our Managing Director. He specialises in senior appointments within Transport, Infrastructure and the Built Environment. Since he started his career in executive search in 1998, Jim has worked with clients across a range of sectors, including Rail, Aviation, Roads, Energy, Utilities and Construction. Prior to forming Newsom Consulting, Jim spent eleven years with one of the UK�s largest independently owned executive recruiters, progressing to Director of the London office and latterly Practice Director for Transportation, Construction and Infrastructure. Jim is a graduate in Civil Engineering from the University of Liverpool and is an Associate member of the ICE.
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pei is a Delivery Consultant focusing on the Transport, Infrastructure and Construction industries. In his role, Pei has delivered searches across a variety of sectors including Power, Transport, Aviation and Rail. He began his career in sales and marketing recruitment before joining Newsom Consulting. Pei graduated in Economics from the University of East Anglia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul is a Principal Consultant based in our London office focused on delivering search assignments across Transport, Infrastructure and Construction. Paul has successfully delivered search mandates across a variety of sectors including Construction, Technology, Rail, Highway and Airports. He began his career in executive search in Finance and Corporate Services, before joining Newsom Consulting in 2016. He graduated in Geography from the University of Sussex.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
50% of employees identify as female and we encourage employees at all levels within the business to attend networking events around diversity.
Promoting diversity across Transport & Infrastructure is one of our core values as a business. But we can’t do that if we don’t practice what we preach.
Diversity & InclusionWe want our people to have the opportunity to learn and grow. Every employee that joins Newsom Consulting will undergo extensive training covering; market sectors, systems and role specific best practices to allow you to perform at your highest.
In the past we have funded employees to complete courses including:
Training will be bespoke to the individual and their role, and continually evolving. Alongside our internal training modules, we encourage employees to attend external training courses that appeal to their interests and career goals. We will gladly support people to bring new knowledge and skills into the business.
Celebrating our successes is something that we do well. We have monthly team social outings to top London restaurants and frequently try new activities. Previous outings include; Royal Ascot, the Crystal Maze, Go-Karting, F1 Arcade, Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, Social Pottery and a particular favourite of the team, the London Shuffle Club.
At Newsom Consulting we know that working as a team will inspire far greater results than working in silos. All of our assignments are delivered as a team and results are dependent on every person within the organisation.
In addition to compensation based on personal performance, everyone in the organisation has an annual bonus which allows them to share in the rewards of the company performance. When we all work together to achieve certain company targets, the annual bonus is then multiplied.
We encourage collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and resources. We foster a culture of honest and objective feedback to allow room to develop.
