Crew Recruitment specialise in the communications industry. As a small independent company, we offer a personal, unbiased service. We pride ourselves on knowing the market and the people in it, drawing on a network of contacts that is second to none

Meet Barbara Riordan, Owner and Principal of Crew

Crew Recruitment is run by Barbara Riordan, who has 25 years experience in the communications industry. Barbara’s knowledge and exposure is unique, having worked on agency, sales and client-side. She has built up an enviable network of contacts, having held senior positions at UM, MindShare and Kelloggs and managed an impressive portfolio of respected clients. Barbara’s diverse understanding of media, digital, marketing and sales means that she understands her clients’ needs and can relate to the pressures they face. It means also that she can offer valid and insightful career advice to candidates.

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Success Stories

Rob Shwetz

In the time I have worked with Barbara (as candidate) she has become more than a recruiter and more of a confidant and almost a pseudo career coach. She’s always  been aware of where i’m sitting in my career the opportunities that are actually being created in the positions i am in and she  keep me abreast of the opportunities  that are out in the marketplace. She understands the nuances that I am looking for

Rob ShwetzSenior StrategistLinkedIn
Jodi Fraser

I have dealt with Barbara on and off over the last 10 years. Barbara has always taken in to account my skills and passions when putting me up for a role as well as a personality and fit with culture. I have always felt that she really listened to what I have been hoping to achieve, and from this put the best role forward. 

It isn’t just that she wants you to get the role she has put forward, it’s that she wants you to have a great career. I have gone to Barbara for advice when she has not been involved in a recruitment capacity.

Jodi FraserCommercial Director, Publicis MediaLinkedIn