Deanna Crosby

The Power of Togetherness in Recruitment

At Sharp Consultancy, recruitment is about much more than filling job roles. It is about bringing people together, building lasting relationships, and creating opportunities where businesses and individuals can thrive. That's why one of our core values, Togetherness, is at the heart of everything we do. Successful recruitment isn't simply about matching a CV to a job description. It's about understanding people, their ambitions, and the culture of the organisations they will become a part of. That's why we meet with both clients and candidates alike, taking the time to get to know them, understand what they're looking for, and ensure we achieve the perfect match. We work closely with everyone involved to understand what success looks like from both perspectives. By working together, we create stronger matches that benefit businesses, employees, and teams for the long term.Togetherness means investing in relationships For our clients, this means becoming a trusted recruitment partner who understands their business, challenges, and future goals. We don't just recruit for today's vacancy, we help build a team that aligns with your values and ambitions. For our candidates, it means providing honest advice, guidance, and support throughout their career journey. Whether someone is looking for their first opportunity, career progression, or a complete change of direction, we're there every step of the way. The best recruitment decisions happen through collaboration We believe open communication, transparency, and shared goals lead to better hiring decisions. By encouraging honest conversations between employers, candidates, and our recruitment consultants, we create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. When people work together, better decisions follow. Togetherness doesn't stop once a placement has been made At Sharp Consultancy, we continue to support our clients as their businesses evolve. From workforce planning to recruitment strategy and talent advice, we're committed to building long-term partnerships that grow alongside our clients. Creating Opportunities for People Every placement represents more than a job. It's a new chapter in someone's career, a fresh opportunity for a business, and the beginning of new working relationships. We never lose sight of the impact recruitment has on people's lives. By treating every candidate with respect and every client as a valued partner, we create experiences built on trust, professionalism, and mutual success. Togetherness is more than one of our values, it’s how we work every day It's reflected in every conversation, every recommendation, and every successful placement we make. We believe recruitment works best when it's built on collaboration, trust, and genuine relationships. At Sharp Consultancy, we're proud to bring people together, helping businesses find exceptional talent while supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

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Deanna Crosby

Consultant

Deanna joined Sharp Consultancy in the summer of 2023, and quickly became a valued member of the South Yorkshire team. Her educational background includes both an Undergraduate Degree and a Master's Degree in Psychology. Following her studies, she spent several years providing behavioural support in schools before transitioning into the recruitment industry. Her initial recruitment experience was in the industrial, engineering, and driving sectors. It was at Sharp Consultancy where she discovered her passion for finance recruitment, specifically at a transactional level.

Deanna primarily focuses on the Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham areas, recruiting a diverse range of temporary, interim, and permanent transactional roles, including Finance/Accounts Assistants, Credit Controllers, Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerks, and Payroll specialists. Her role involves not only connecting businesses with available candidates quickly and efficiently, ensuring that both clients and candidates achieve their immediate goals, but also identifying and placing candidates in permanent roles to foster long-term success. By also prioritising permanent recruitment, she helps businesses build stable, enduring teams that contribute to sustained growth and development.

Her friends describe her as bubbly, energetic, and approachable—traits that are essential in building strong relationships within the recruitment sector. Outside of work, she is an avid gym-goer and enjoys participating in fun runs, including a recent inflatable10K event. She also cherishes her holidays and appreciates a good glass of Pinot.

By combining her professional skills with her approachable personality, she strives to provide exceptional service to both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience.