Some of our team
JB Event Recruitment is a specialist consultancy offering a personal working relationship
to both our clients and candidates. Our strengths lie within our experienced team
of consultants, who along with having extensive industry knowledge and hands-on
experience are able to offer a complete recruitment service.
JACKIE BONNER
Director
Head of C&I, Production and Event Management Jackie has over 8 year’s experience
of recruiting within the Events Industry and established JB Event Recruitment in
2002. Prior to event recruitment, Jackie specialised within the hotel industry for
four to five star properties before moving into the Conference and Incentive Agency
sector, where she spent over ten years specialising in logistic and sales roles.
RACHEL FRYER
Head of Venues & Hotels
Rachel oversees the Hotel and Venue positions as well as some Event Management roles.
She has worked with JB Event Recruitment for the past 2 years, where she has focussed
on developing systems to enhance the overall service provided. Her hands-on experience
within Event & Hotel Management, Tourism and Sales & Marketing ensures that you
will receive the highest level of consultancy at all times.
HELEN PETTER
Senior Account Manager – Agency
After 6 years as an Account Manager for World Events and prior to that, 5 years
at Business Pursuits (part of the Concerto Group) Helen Pettet has joined JB Event
Recruitment. Helen will be responsible for all Agency positions and she brings with
her a wealth of experience, from both the Pharma and Corporate sectors, as well
as a thorough understanding of the Events Industry.
KAYLEIGH DOWNES
Team Administrator
Kayleigh joined the team earlier this year, after having worked in a recruitment
agency based in Colchester town centre. She has just completed her NVQ in Business
and Administration which she passed with flying colours. She is now looking at starting
a new NVQ in Customer Service.
ANDREW COY
Head of Hospitality, Food & Beverage
Andrew is responsible for the Hospitality, Banqueting and Food & Beverage positions,
both in the UK and Internationally. He has a vast amount of industry knowledge and
worked within the ‘Five Star’ Catering Industry for over forty years. His previous
jobs have included working at The Grosvenor House, Café Royal, Savoy and Ritz. Andrew
trained at the Westminster Hotel School.