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
How to create, build and retain a diverse workforce

How to create, build and retain a diverse workforce

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 10 August, 2021

The benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce are numerous, and the number of reports that give substantial evidence to this claim are great. A 2018 McKinsey study, for example, highlighted just how much more profitable a diverse workplace is compared to its non-diverse counterparts.

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Preparing yourself for the world of work as a 'COVID-19 graduate'

Preparing yourself for the world of work as a 'COVID-19 graduate'

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 03 August, 2021

It probably comes as no surprise that COVID-19 has deeply affected the graduate market across all industries. In 2020 alone, the UK’s Top 100 Graduate Employers slashed their graduate recruitment by 15 per cent.

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How to remove burnout culture in a hybrid world

How to remove burnout culture in a hybrid world

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 29 July, 2021

At the end of 2020, it was reported that three-quarters of UK workers had experienced burnout as a direct result of the workplaces changes brought about by the pandemic – notably being thrown into working from home with no choice. And in 2021, this worrying trend has seemingly continued with 1 in 5 employees reporting to feel unable to manage the pressures and stress levels at work.

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Why now is a good time to be looking for a job

Why now is a good time to be looking for a job

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 09 July, 2021

While it may seem hard to comprehend moving jobs in a pandemic, there’s never been a better time than the present. For the first time in nearly a year and a half, the landscape is on more level footing and employers are desperate for talent. Such a candidate-led market is rare, and this is a brilliant opportunity to make the most out of taking your next step.

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Are office dress codes changing?

Are office dress codes changing?

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 25 June, 2021

At the start of the pandemic, it was recorded that by May 2020, the UK’s demand for casual and loungewear had skyrocketed by 49 per cent. With no reason to leave the house, especially in the initial months of lockdown, formalwear sales dropped by 25 per cent and slipper sales boomed by a whopping 285 per cent.

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Post-Pandemic Priorities: Work & Wellbeing

Post-Pandemic Priorities: Work & Wellbeing

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 21 June, 2021

Once the storm passes and we settle into some form of ‘normality’, many of us are hoping to work towards achieving healthier, happier and more productive lifestyles. This all begins by prioritising our own wellbeing – mentally, physically, and everything in between.

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Why you should never overlook a temporary role

Why you should never overlook a temporary role

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 08 June, 2021

In April 2021, vacancy growth for temporary roles rose at the quickest rate since October 2014, according to the REC. And, as the economy continues to reopen and organisations look to plug skills gaps without going over budget, the demand for temporary workers is set to continue.

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Combatting return to work anxiety

Combatting return to work anxiety

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 07 June, 2021

While many employees have craved the return to the office, ridding themselves of social isolation and the same four walls, not everyone is excited about the return to work. And even though over half a million Brits won’t be returning to the office full-time, the idea of going back to ‘normality’ at all is nerve-wracking for many.

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Managing your mental health during the recruitment process

Managing your mental health during the recruitment process

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 14 May, 2021

If you’re in the process of job hunting, here are three ways you can protect your wellbeing during this time.

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Five ways to help staff reintegrate into the workplace post-pandemic

Five ways to help staff reintegrate into the workplace post-pandemic

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 26 April, 2021

At the end of that day, we have all been battling an invisible enemy for over a year, and the barriers we have had to put in place to protect ourselves, our teams and our families have been nothing but robust. The thought of having to break down these barriers and open ourselves back up to potential threat will, of course, be distressing – no matter how much we’ve missed and craved human contact.

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How to engage a passive talent pool

How to engage a passive talent pool

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 16 April, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic last year, the use of technology, software and innovation to adapt to the ‘new normal’ has skyrocketed. From the boom in use of applications such as Microsoft Office, to the creation of new apps to make virtual business work seamlessly, the need for comprehensive and experienced IT and Tech talent has never been so high.

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Supporting neurodiverse talent through the hiring process

Supporting neurodiverse talent through the hiring process

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 12 April, 2021

As Autism Awareness Week drew to a close last week, we reflect on how businesses can break down existing barriers to help support neurodiverse talent through the hiring and onboarding process and begin making positive change.

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