With more than two decades of experience in recruitment, Nicola Hamley has firmly established herself as one of the UK’s most respected consultants. Currently serving as Principal Recruitment Consultant at Office Angels Ashford, Nicola was recently recognised as the Number 1 Permanent Recruitment Consultant in the UK-an accolade earned across more than 80 branches nationwide.
Nicola’s career began in administrative roles within the NHS and Kent County Council before joining Adecco, where she refined her recruitment skills. In 2006, she joined Office Angels, helping to launch the Ashford branch and developing it into one of the network’s leading offices. Her work spans permanent recruitment across administration, HR, marketing, IT, supply chain, data analysis, sales, and bilingual roles.
Known for her professional, honest, and personable approach, Nicola has built lasting relationships with clients ranging from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies. She is actively involved in local business communities, attending Chamber of Commerce events and representing Office Angels as a recruitment specialist for the Kent region.
A graduate of the University of Kent at Canterbury, where she studied Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Nicola combines academic insight with hands-on expertise. She is passionate about matching talented professionals with the right opportunities and prides herself on delivering a seamless, human-centred recruitment experience.
Nicola’s commitment to excellence, authenticity, and client care continues to set a benchmark in the UK recruitment industry.