In this episode, Genevieve Edwards, Chief Executive of Bowel Cancer UK, shares her journey into leadership and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From navigating the challenges of COVID-19 to expanding opportunities for talent across the UK, she reflects on the people, values, and experiences that have shaped her career.
Genevieve talks openly about stepping out of her comfort zone, the importance of asking for support, and how resilience and determination can drive meaningful change.
I am the Managing Director of Morgan Hunt and Pentagon Talent and have held this position since January 2017. Over that period, I have overseen a full-scale change programme that has led to a more defined offering to the businesses long standing clients, a full change of brand, a new CRM and several adoptions of new and innovative tech and the opening of a new business in Scotland. All this has contributed to returning this long-standing business to profit.
In 2023, Morgan Hunt was awarded the NORA award for best large recruitment business for Morgan Hunt’s online presence, The Financial Times listed Morgan Hunt as one of the top 30 British Recruitment Companies and The Recruiter Magazine will feature Morgan Hunt in their Fast 100 for 2023.
I have worked within staffing and recruitment for 28 years. I am a major supporter of APSCo, attending many events throughout the year. I am a firm advocate for greater professionalism within the recruitment industry.
Married with two daughters, outside work interests include playing the drums and supporting the Sussex Cricket Foundation by creating greater access to the sport of cricket within the City of Brighton and Hove.
A voluntary sector leader with proven experience of inspiring teams to develop and succeed. Genevieve has an extensive network in the domestic and international voluntary sector, the media and parliament. She thrives on supporting people to achieve personal, financial and strategic results and drives change. She is an energetic and persuasive ambassador for causes close to her heart.