Alison Kemp

Meet Alison

Specialist experience recruiting skilled contract and permanent engineers and manufacturing professionals within the manufacturing sector.

This spans Operations / Engineering Director / Production / Operations Manager / Project Manager or skilled Engineering roles in Manufacturing Engineering / Process Engineering / Design Engineers / R&D Engineers / Quality / Development Engineering / Supply Chain / Planning (across both electronic and mechanical disciplines)

I have diverse experience supporting Contingency and Retained Search, Sole Agency Agreements, heading up Managed Agency Accounts and working with both global businesses and SME’s alike.

What attracted you to working at Orion, and what were your reasons for joining?

I joined Orion when it was a start-up so have first-hand witnessed the dedication and passion to ensure we offer customers, both client and candidates an exceptional recruitment experience and a partnered approach. It’s this personal approach that made me stay for the last 20 years.

What is your proudest achievement at Orion?

So many over the years but working with an exceptional team and having so many wonderful and loyal customers is up there as my proudest achievements.

What do you enjoy most about your role at Orion?

I love working with people at all levels to support them in their search, whether that’s a customer looking to secure exceptional talent or by working with those talented individuals to understand their needs and aspirations and find that perfect match.

What are your interests outside of work?

Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family including many happy hours walking with our dog in the countryside