About Alexia
People first. Always.
Catherine Collins Recruitment is led by Alexia Warner, who brings 20 years of recruitment experience to every search. When you work with us, you work with Alexia directly — from the first conversation to the day someone starts, and beyond.
Alexia WarnerFounder, 20 years in recruitment
Background
Experience, in her own words.
Professional background
Alexia has spent 20 years in recruitment, helping businesses find permanent, temporary and contract staff, and helping people find roles where they can do their best work.
Over that time she has learned that the best introductions come from understanding people properly — the business, the team and the person — rather than matching keywords on a CV. That belief is at the heart of how Catherine Collins Recruitment works.
Areas of expertise
Recruitment for businesses across Farnham, Surrey and Hampshire — from growing independents to established local employers — and for people looking for a role where they can do their best work.
Why Catherine Collins Recruitment
Alexia set up her own consultancy to offer the kind of recruitment she believes in: personal, honest and properly considered. No call centres, no CV volume — just one person who takes the time to understand you and stays with you through every stage.
Philosophy
“The best introductions happen when you understand both people properly — what they need, and what they could become together.”
Values
What you can rely on.
People first
Every decision starts with the person in front of us — whether that's a business owner or someone weighing up their next move.
Honesty
Clear advice, realistic expectations and straight answers, even when they aren't the easiest thing to hear.
Care in the detail
Thoughtful briefs, properly considered introductions and communication that never leaves anyone wondering.
Lasting relationships
We'd rather be the recruiter you call for years than the one you used once.
What clients can expect
- A thorough understanding of your business before any search begins
- Considered shortlists, not CV volume
- Honest advice on salary, market and timescales
- One point of contact from brief to start date
What candidates can expect
- A real conversation about what you want next
- Your details never shared without your agreement
- Insight into every employer before you meet them
- Feedback and support, whatever the outcome
Let's start a conversation.
Alexia is always happy to talk — whether you're hiring, thinking about a move, or simply want a sounding board.