Ben Watkins

Senior Business Consultant

Meet Ben, one of our Senior Consultants!

🏆 Ben has joined the team with almost a decade of experience in recruitment in the health and social care sector.

🚀 Having obtained a Level 3 Diploma in recruitment, he understands the best methods to support organisations in recruiting for executive roles in health and social care. He is overseeing our South Wales and South West England regions, and has a personal approach that he uses along with his industry expertise to support organisations.

👨🏻‍🍳 When he's not scrolling LinkedIn in the office, Ben can either be found in the kitchen attempting to improve his cooking skills, or in the net of his local football team!

A recent testimonial...

"Ben reached out to me with a position he felt matched my CV. After a chat about the role, he supported me through the full application process...

He has been an absolute star in finding this role for me and ensuring I have been kept up to date at every stage. I hope to work with him again in the future as part of my new role and I would fully recommend working with him and the company."

Latest jobs

General Manager
Derby, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£65000 per annum

General Manager – Care Home Location: Derby, Derbyshire Salary: £65,000 per annum + bonus + excellent benefitsAre you an experienced leader in the care sector ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for driving high-qual...

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Residential Deputy Manager
Heanor, East Midlands
Social Care (Permanent)
£30000 - £40000 per annum

We are delighted to be working closely with a niche provider. I’m looking to appoint a Deputy Manager for their residential home local to Heanor, Derbyshire Details Role: Residential Deputy Manager Hours: Full time Salary: £30-40k per annum   ...

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Registered Manager
Ellon, Scotland
Healthcare (Permanent)
£71250 per annum

Job Title: Nursing Home Manager Location: Ellon Salary: £71,250 + overtime + bonusAbout Us: Located in the scenic town of Ellon, our 70-bed nursing home is part of a reputable care provider with a strong presence across Scotland. We are committed ...

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Home Manager - Sheffield
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Healthcare (Permanent)
£60000 - £70000 per annum

Role: Registered Home Manager – Complex Needs Nursing HomeLocation: SheffieldSalary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annumNMC Registered Nurse Qualification Required Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to take on a rewarding challenge? We’re ...

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Home Manager - Leicester
Leicester, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£60000 - £70000 per annum

Role: Registered Care Home Manager – Complex Care Nursing HomeLocation: LeicesterSalary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annumNMC Registered Nurse Qualification Required Are you a dynamic, high-energy leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care? A...

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Registered Manager
Stockton-on-Tees, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£50000 - £55000 per annum

Role: Registered Home Manager Location: Stockton-on-Tees Salary: Up to £55,000 + occupancy-related bonus Start Date: May/June 2025 Are you ready to take on a new challenge and really make a difference?We’re recruiting for a Registered Home Manager...

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Nursing Home Manager
Ellon, Scotland
Healthcare (Permanent)
£71250 per annum

Job Title: Nursing Home Manager Location: Ellon Salary: £71,250 + overtime + bonusAbout Us: Located in the scenic town of Ellon, our 70-bed nursing home is part of a reputable care provider with a strong presence across Scotland. We are committed ...

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Registered Manager
Northallerton, North East
Healthcare (Permanent)
£57000 per annum

Role: Registered Home Manager Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire Salary: Up to £57,000 (DOE) We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Home Manager to take the lead at a well-established care home in Northallerton. With stro...

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Registered Manager
Chesterfield, East Midlands
Healthcare (Permanent)
£57000 per annum

Role: Registered Home ManagerLocation: Chesterfield Salary: £57,000 + Performance-Based Occupancy Bonus We are seeking an experienced and driven Registered Home Manager to lead a well-established small nursing home in Chesterfield. This is an exci...

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Registered Manager (RGN)
Leven, Scotland
Healthcare (Permanent)
£52000 per annum

Role: Nursing Home Manager Location: Leven Salary: £52,000 per annum Are you a skilled and driven leader with a proven track record in care home turnaround management? We are looking for an experienced Nursing Home Manager to take on an exciting a...

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Testimonials

Alistair Hannah-Briggs

Recently Placed Business Development Manager I found Jorden to be professional, supportive and approachable at all times. She provided great preparation for the interview and in helping me to research the company effectively.

Ken Ngwang

Service Manager Matt rose to the challenge. Not only matching me to the right job but also the right location. Always there to guide and reassure me through the process. Fantastic guy to work with.

Cristina Louzadi

Home Manager Eddy has been very supportive and professional during our collaboration. He has believed in me and gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you to Eddy for all that he has done for me and for making the recruitment and interview process easy and stress-free. 

Shazia Sarwar-Azim

Recently place Headteacher Jorden is excellent at finding you the perfect job and supporting you through the interview process. A very friendly approach that promotes good relationships and trust.

Manuel Krispin

Recently placed VP Molecular Sciences at Foundation Medicine Throughout the process, Emily was thorough and followed up in a timely manner. I was impressed with the attention to detail, communication skills and frequency of communication.

Kathy Davies

Recently Placed Hospital Director Dan has been fantastic. His communication was something that I found really helpful, he kept me up to date with how the role was being managed.

Kate Stephens

Registered Manager at BUPA I was really pleasantly surprised by Craig's helpful communication and re-assurances throughout the recruitment process that I've recently experienced. His endearing nature was very helpful as was his advice at each step of the process.

Nicola Grinton

Home Manager You supported me when I wasn’t sure but you were not “pushy” in any way. Corrie, you have supported me all the way through the process and I am very greatful for all your support and your phone call at the end of the week to see how I am settling in was very thoughtful.

Lorna Cross

Corrie is tenacious, hard working and dedicated to you, as a person, as an individual. He actively listens and immediately acts in your best interest. He does not waste your time and his interpersonal skills are second to none.

Priscilla Masvipurwa

Hospital Director Amazing work ethic and full commitment in client relations. Dan supported me to get my dream job and continues to support my journey. I am very privileged to have Dan in my network. Highly recommended!

Charlotte Thorpe

Registered Nurse I would like to thank you once again for all your hard work and support overall, I feel that Gilbert Meher has provided an excellent service.

Steve Bromley

Director of Children's Services Joe and everybody I dealt with at Gilbert Meher were transparent, professional, and reliable. With Joe I got appropriate roles to look at, conversations with employers were set up quickly and Joe was brilliant before, during, and after the whole process.

Maxine Cope

Care Manager It was a pleasure working with Craig, who assisted me every step of the way to ensure I was successful in my latest employment, Craig was very professional with excellent communication throughout and guidance on expectations during the interview procedures.

Connie Haworth

Executive Director Craig was so professional and helpful in my search for a new position. I enjoyed working with him very much. At first, I was a little concerned about the time difference between my location and the UK, but Craig always made it work.