MEET THE
RMS TEAM
At RMS Recruitment, our strength lies in our people. Each member of our team brings industry expertise, dedication, and a personal approach to matching the right candidates with the right employers. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships, taking the time to understand both client and candidate needs, and delivering a service that goes beyond the CV.
We’re proud of the diverse experience our consultants bring to RMS. From long-standing recruitment specialists to those with first-hand knowledge of the industries we serve, our team shares a commitment to excellence and integrity. What unites us is a passion for helping people take the next step in their careers and supporting businesses in finding the talent that drives success.
Tessa Meadows-Smith
Founding Partner
Tessa founded RMS Recruitment with Kate Rawlings in 2000 after they had met and worked together at a large secretarial recruitment agency in 1990. They set up RMS with a shared vision of focussing on candidate care and delivering a more bespoke service to their clients. The success of RMS comes from its simple philosophy which puts candidates' and clients' interests above their own. Tessa developed a unique six-month guarantee and sole agency offering that resulted in time efficiency for the team and substantial cost savings for clients. With a background as an Executive PA and Finance Manager together with a love of support staff recruitment and running her own business, Tessa has built a reputation for providing top quality and cost-effective solutions for top-tier businesses.
Kate Rawlings
Founding Partner
Kate worked for 10 years in recruitment before partnering with Tessa to set up RMS with the vision to provide the best shortlists for support staff in London. The skills, trust, experience and connections built over the years was the foundation for the rapid success that RMS is today. Kate’s quintessential charm and natural ability in understanding clients’ needs and spotting talented candidates has been the foundation for the team’s success. Her genuine interest in people and her understanding of how work and home lives intertwine is one of the reasons she is loved by both her candidates and clients.
Amelia Walker
Senior Consultant (Temp & Contracts)
Joined: January, 2023
Prior to her recruitment career, Amelia graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2021 with an MA 2.1 in Art History. She was quickly placed by RMS in her first role as Receptionist / Office Coordinator at one of the leading luxury superyacht brokerages; a long-standing client of RMS. Here she developed strong communication and administrative skills dealing with hectic diaries, office management and UHNW clients. In addition, she became a freelance content writer and assisted the marketing department writing yacht descriptions for the website and supporting the Brand Manager posting content. After a fantastic 18 Months, Amelia was ready for a new challenge in a people focussed role and when she contacted RMS to find her next position, she was delighted to explore the opportunity of working with the RMS team. She has been a huge success with her clients, converting many temp positions into permanent contracts and taking care of her clients’ contract needs. Amelia works at speed and can fill a booking in record time by having a great relationship with her temps and a bank of clients that trust her to find a spot on temp to fill their role.
Iona Woods
Senior Consultant (Permanent)
Joined: October, 2021
Iona joined RMS as a Senior Permanent Consultant with four years’ experience working in a high pressure secretarial recruitment agency. She graduated with a 2.1 in Classical Studies from Bristol University and initially moved into an Events position within lifestyle PR. She thrived in this fast-paced, ever changing environment and took on the responsibility of solely managing a premium client.
She was producing events, dealing with all of the suppliers and looking after VIP celebrity ambassadors. She loved this role, but after 3 years felt that she was no longer learning and so took 6 months out to go travelling before starting her first role in recruitment in 2017. Here, Iona was placing candidates in business support roles across all industries in both London and Europe, and whilst she loved the client facing nature of the role she moved to RMS to have a more focussed approach on a long term fit. Iona’s commitment to taking care of the needs of her candidates and providing advice and knowledge of the market to her clients makes her a great fit for the RMS ethos.
Freya Stern
Senior Consultant (Temp, Contracts and Permanent)
Joined: August, 2021
Freya has already built up a fantastic reputation with her candidates and clients starting her recruitment career with RMS in 2021 and has already passed her recruitment exams with merit. Having graduated with a 2.1 in Theatre Production in lockdown in 2020 where she was accustomed to 10-hour days on set, she was keen to throw herself into work by quickly securing a role working for the NHS as a Medical Secretary at a surgery with over 25,000 patients. This set the bar for working in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
Her next full-time role was as PA to a Head teacher at a busy co-ed secondary school in East London where she was responsible for complex diary management, booking travel and working with HR to recruit staff. Freya helped RMS out on a contract basis when they were extremely busy with a flood of new jobs after lockdown and was delighted to join the RMS team on a permanent basis having discovered her natural talent for the role. She loves finding candidates their dream jobs and has received the most glowing reviews from her clients and candidates who love the insight and support she offers and her determination to find a perfect match.
Flora Singh-Brar
Senior Consultant (Permanent)
Joined: June, 2022
Flo was trained as a PA, having completed the Professional Business Diploma at Oxford Media and Business School in 2013 and placed by RMS in her first role as a PA, working for one of their long-standing clients in London. This was her first taste of a support role and she flourished at the daily challenges, however after 2.5 happy years she decided to make the leap and move to Australia to work and travel. On her return, she worked for 18 months as a Temps consultant at a leading secretarial agency but found the high pressure sales was not for her and moved to a PA role in finance where she looked after the MD and Director. However, missing the pace of recruitment she went back to RMS who she had worked with as a candidate to take over the growing Temp desk and built this up by finding perfect fit temps who often were taken on permanently. Flo decided that she really enjoyed the complexities of shortlisting permanent roles and moved across managing high profile financial services clients who now use her exclusively. Flo is a great ambassador of EAs who she believes are the lynchpin to companies and will go above and beyond to place them in the right home.
Anna Jenkins
Consultant (Permanent)
Joined: September, 2024
Anna is delighted to have joined RMS in September 2024, bringing a solid background in executive search and a track record of success in high-impact placements. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh with a 2.1 in Global Health, Anna began her career at a leading executive search firm, specialising in the education sector. Here, she played a crucial role in securing key leadership positions, including Heads of School, CFOs, and COOs. Since stepping in to cover Iona Woods' maternity leave, Anna has made an immediate impact with her portfolio of clients and candidates leading to successful permanent placements. Anna’s quick adaptability and eye for detail have helped her thrive in the team’s demand for high standards of service. She is passionate about partnering with her clients and embracing the core values of RMS: honesty, integrity and team collaboration.
Ellie Harrison
Consultant (Temporary)
Joined: September, 2025
Ellie joined RMS with two years of experience in the high-end matching industry, where she specialised in creating bespoke introductions for busy professionals and headhunting talent to meet individual client requirements. At RMS, she runs the temps desk, ensuring both clients and candidates are matched to the right opportunities, whether for short or long-term placements.
Before moving into matchmaking, Ellie worked at Bamford as a PA and Office Assistant, managing diaries, preparing documents and presentations, and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. She holds a Business Diploma from the Oxford Media and Business School and is passionate about connecting clients with candidates who are not only the right professional fit but also a great cultural match.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, and staying active with Pilates and spin classes.
Max Sabin
Business Development Executive
Joined: November, 2024
Max joined RMS after graduating from the University of Southampton with a 2:1 degree in Business Management. He plays a key role in developing client relationships, supporting the team, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the business.
Before joining RMS, Max gained experience in marketing and administrative support, where he successfully delivered a website migration project and supported several fast-paced offices. These roles gave him strong communication and problem-solving skills, which he now applies to building long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike.