Charlotte Ley

Recruitment Consultant

Charlotte is a specialist in recruiting marketing and business development roles within the professional services sector. Before starting her career in recruitment, Charlotte graduated with a sociology degree from Nottingham Trent University.

TESTIMONIALS

“After facing redundancy, Eloise and Charlotte from Carter Murray helped me to secure an incredible new role in under a month. They were both unbelievably supportive, insightful and tenacious in helping me to find the right opportunity.

From the very beginning, they had an acute sense of the type of roles that I was looking for and offered me detailed insights into each organisation and opportunity that they put me forwards for. They acted as true advocates, liaising with employers on my behalf, and setting up support calls before interviews to ensure that I was doing the right kind of preparation – no question was left unanswered.

They regularly checked in with me and went out of their way to offer personal encouragement and reassurance. I am incredibly grateful for their help in finding such a fantastic new role and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking their next opportunity. “
Reena Karian | Magic circle law firm

Charlotte's insights

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How to become a Sales Director

Posted June 26, 2026

Contents Share Key insights For many sales professionals, becoming a Sales Director is a natural career goal. The role combines commercial leadership, strategic thinking and revenue responsibility, offering the opportunity to influence business growth while leading high-performing teams. However, progressing into a Sales Director position requires more than consistently hitting sales targets. Employers are looking for leaders who can develop sales strategy, […]

Hiring your first sales professional in Germany

Posted June 22, 2026

Contents Share Expanding into the German market is a major milestone for any business pursuing international sales growth. As the largest economy in Europe, Germany offers scale, stability and access to highly sophisticated buyers. But hiring your first sales professional in this market requires a tailored approach. From understanding local expectations to structuring an effective […]

How to improve your recruitment process for marketing and communications talent

Posted June 16, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Many financial services employers assume hiring challenges are caused by a shortage of marketing talent. In reality, recruitment processes are often a major part of the problem. While there’s no shortage of professionals in the market, the strongest candidates typically have multiple options. Long processes, unrealistic expectations and poor candidate experiences can quickly cause businesses to lose talent to competitors. Improving your recruitment […]

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How US businesses can successfully bring marketing teams in-house

Posted June 16, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Over the past decade, many US businesses have shifted marketing capabilities from external partners into internal teams. As organizations invest more heavily in marketing recruitment, they are increasingly looking to build internal capability that can support long-term growth, strengthen brand ownership and improve commercial outcomes. For some organizations, this means building a fully in-house marketing team. […]