Joanne Caine

Joanne Caine
Joanne Caine
Managing Director

Jo joined Cathedral Appointments over 25 years ago and now leads the business alongside Clodagh, who joined the company in 2021. Jo is a local employment expert and a former board member of Exeter’s leading business membership organisation, Exeter Chamber. She is also a Fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and has an Associated CIPD membership.

She has a special talent for sourcing expert-level Executive talent and has an amazing knowledge of businesses across the region. Jo mainly works on search projects and has an excellent reputation in identifying key business leaders and board-level talent for her clients. Jo has also garnered a network of connections in both the public and not-for-profit sectors and has developed longstanding relationships with key employers in the area.

Favourite place in the South West: The South West coast path, specifically the rugged north side.

Favourite place to eat: At home with my husband - he is a great cook!

What job would you be terrible at? Anything to do with finance - ask my accountant!

Sectors I work within

  • Candidate Sourcing, Search and Selection
  • Executive Recruitment - CEO, COO, Director, Senior Management and Leadership roles
  • HR Recruitment - HR Directors, HRBP's, Head of HR, HR Managers, Learning & Development, Resourcing, Talent Acquisition 
  • Salary Advice and Salary Benchmarking
  • Specialist Advertising, Talent Attraction Knowledge
  • Local Job Market Information
LinkedIn is leading the way…

LinkedIn is leading the way…

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 03 May, 2022

Most companies in this day and age will use LinkedIn to support its hiring efforts. From highlighting your brand’s reputation to uploading job adverts, LinkedIn is an integral asset. LinkedIn also plays a part in supporting employers in implementing inclusive processes into their recruitment.

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State of the South West job market: Q1

State of the South West job market: Q1

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 19 April, 2022

By the end of 2021, the job market was showing signs of recovery after the most turbulent two years it had faced since the recession of 2008. Employment rates were up and, thankfully, unemployment rates were falling.  However, employers continued to face challenges.

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Breaking down the stigma of ‘boomerang employees’

Breaking down the stigma of ‘boomerang employees’

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 13 April, 2022

According to LinkedIn, 4.5 per cent of new recruits on its platform were ‘boomerangs’, a term which is applied to those who return to a company which they have previously left, in comparison to only 3.9 per cent the year prior.

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Stress Awareness Month: What to do when you spot a problem

Stress Awareness Month: What to do when you spot a problem

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 01 April, 2022

This stress awareness month, we explore not only how to spot stress symptoms within your employees and colleagues, but ways in which stress can be mitigated.

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Supporting employees after a career break

Supporting employees after a career break

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 17 March, 2022

Whatever the cause for an extended career break, returning to the workplace after a long-term hiatus can be a daunting prospect. Some individuals struggle with feelings of overwhelm or lack of confidence and will need to seek career advice from their employers or recruitment agencies to regain the self-assurance they need.

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Normality resumes – but to what extent?

Normality resumes – but to what extent?

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 24 February, 2022

With restrictions coming to an end, the UK is once again, cautiously, peeping its head over the edge to see some semblance of normality. The nation has yo-yoed in and out of measures for nearly two years, and scepticism around this really being ‘the end’ is high.

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3 benefits of becoming a non-executive Director (NED)

3 benefits of becoming a non-executive Director (NED)

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 17 February, 2022

For businesses, the attraction of hiring a NED lies in the impartiality and independence and individual has from the company. This separation a NED has from the company enables them to be far more objective about the work being undertaken and makes it a lot easier for them to offer critical, yet constructive, feedback to senior teams who are looking to improve their processes as well as make the business more profitable – potentially ready for sale.

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When is the right time to jump ship?

When is the right time to jump ship?

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 04 February, 2022

83 per cent of workers are planning to leave their jobs in 2022, most of whom plan to make the jump in the next couple of months, according to a study by Randstad UK. Compared to the average of 9 per cent of people who move jobs each year, it’s clear that the job market is in for a major shift.

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Welcome to the team, Clodagh!

Welcome to the team, Clodagh!

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 14 January, 2022

If you haven’t already seen, we’ve got some exciting news to start the new year off with…drum roll, please! As Cathedral Appointments starts its next phase of growth, with many exciting plans in place for this year and beyond, we recognised it was time to strengthen the team with additional strategic support in order to accelerate our growth plans.

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Cathedral Appointments kickstarts 2022 growth plans by welcoming second Director

Cathedral Appointments kickstarts 2022 growth plans by welcoming second Director

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 13 January, 2022

Exeter’s leading independent recruitment consultancy, today welcomes Clodagh Murphy to the team as Director. Clodagh’s appointment has strengthened the business’ senior team and board.

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New year, new job – what do candidates need to know?

New year, new job – what do candidates need to know?

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 07 January, 2022

2021 wasn’t an easy year for jobseekers. The continued turbulence of the economy combined with stresses such as the pingdemic, new variants and tiered restrictions meant high levels of anxiety about moving to new roles.

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2022 recruitment trends: Our top three predictions

2022 recruitment trends: Our top three predictions

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 04 January, 2022

While 2022 might not be the start to the year we had hoped for, with many of us still working from home, there’s still plenty of optimism in the air. So, looking into our crystal ball, what do we think this year has in store for the job market and recruitment?

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