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Expert talent and workforce advice helping organisations and individuals make confident people decisions.

Why Dobson Consulting?

Dobson Consulting offers focused, practical talent and workforce advice grounded in real‑world recruitment experience across both the public and private sectors. Unlike traditional agencies or generalist HR support, our work is advisory‑led — helping organisations design hiring approaches that actually work, reduce reliance on agencies, and support long‑term growth.
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About Kayleigh Dobson

I've spent my career working in recruitment across both public and private sector — and I understand the difference between hiring that works and hiring that simply keeps pace with demand.

I set up Kayleigh Dobson Consulting to offer organisations something they rarely get from agencies or generalist HR support: focused, practical expertise from someone who has lived and breathed recruitment at every level.

I also work with individuals who want to present themselves clearly and move forward in their careers with confidence.
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Trusted by Our Clients

I found your feedback very helpful. It gave me a structured way to improve my CV and make it more appealing. I now know where my CV needs more detail and where it can be reduced, and how to focus on the points that matter most.” “Rather than having someone rewrite my CV, Kayleigh helped me understand what I can do to improve it myself. It’s given me a much more sustainable approach going forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions For Organisations

Got a question? We’ve got you covered.
Here are some of the most common queries about our services.

We work with organisations looking to improve attraction, recruitment, workforce planning and hiring processes. This can include NHS organisations, public sector teams, SMEs and growing businesses.

 

No. Dobson Consulting is not a recruitment agency. The focus is on advisory and consultancy support, helping organisations improve recruitment performance, reduce process challenges and build more sustainable hiring approaches.

Support may include:

· Difficult-to-fill vacancies

· High agency spend

· Poor attraction rates

· Recruitment process delays

· Candidate drop-off

· Weak employer branding

· Ineffective workforce planning

· ATS and recruitment process reviews

· IR35 and workforce governance support

· Hiring manager capability and consistency

My background combines operational recruitment delivery, workforce transformation and governance experience gained within complex NHS environments. I understand both the strategic and practical realities organisations face and focus on solutions that are realistic, sustainable and data-informed.

Yes. Support can range from one-off reviews and workshops through to longer-term consultancy projects depending on organisational need.

No. The consultancy focuses on advisory support rather than supplying candidates or operating as a traditional recruitment agency.

Yes. Recruitment process diagnostics are designed to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, candidate experience issues and areas where organisations may be losing talent unnecessarily.

Yes. I have significant experience supporting workforce governance, off-payroll compliance and recruitment process governance within NHS environments.

Absolutely. Every organisation is different. Support is designed around the specific workforce challenges, priorities and objectives of each client rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Usually with an initial conversation to understand the current challenges, goals and areas where support may add value. From there, recommendations and next steps can be discussed.

Frequently Asked Questions For individuals

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Here are some of the most common queries about our services.

I support individuals at all stages of their career, particularly those working within the NHS, healthcare, HR, recruitment, operational and corporate services environments. Whether you are applying for your first role, looking to progress, returning to work, or considering a move outside the NHS, support is tailored to your situation.

Yes, often far more than people realise. One of the biggest challenges is not capability, it’s translation. Many NHS professionals undersell highly transferable skills because their CV or application is written in internal language. I help people position their experience in a way external employers can understand and value.

Support can include:

· CV reviews and rewrites

· LinkedIn profile optimisation

· Supporting statement guidance

· Interview preparation

· Career coaching

· Job search strategy advice

· Confidence and positioning support

Sessions are practical, honest and personalised.

Yes, but collaboratively. I don’t believe in producing generic CVs that don’t sound like the individual behind them. The process focuses on understanding your experience, strengths and career goals so your CV feels authentic and commercially strong.

Yes. A lot of people reach that point, especially after long NHS careers or periods of organisational change. Sometimes the first step is simply identifying what your skills are worth, what environments would suit you, and what options you may not have considered yet.

Absolutely. Interview coaching focuses on helping you structure answers clearly, communicate your value confidently and reduce some of the overwhelm that interviews can bring. Mock interviews can also be tailored to NHS, public sector or private sector roles.

No. While I have extensive NHS recruitment and workforce experience, I also support individuals from other sectors who want practical recruitment and career guidance.

Most support is delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams, making it flexible and accessible regardless of location.

Pricing varies depending on the level of support required. Clear pricing is available on the services page, and bespoke support can also be discussed if needed.

Yes, always professionally and constructively. The aim is not criticism, it’s helping you understand what may be holding you back and how to improve your chances realistically.