Rachel is a Consultant and functional specialist at Livingston James. With a clientele that ranges from SMEs, to public sector organisations to global corporations, Rachel focuses on permanent senior business change and technology appointments in Scotland. During her time working within the technology field, Rachel has developed a particular interest and expertise in data, and supporting Scottish-based businesses set up and grow their data teams.
Rachel has a passion for building long-term relationships and aims to create partnerships between clients and candidates; supporting organisations to succeed and grow, and helping individuals realise their career ambitions. Rachel prides herself on her thorough approach and consultative nature, having spent time working as both a recruitment Researcher and Consultant.
Rachel graduated from Robert Gordon University with a First Class BA (Hons) in Management with Marketing and an MSc in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs with Distinction before starting her career in recruitment with the Livingston James Group in 2021.
Outside of work Rachel enjoys cooking and baking, and socialising with friends and family in Glasgow. Since relocating to Glasgow in 2021, Rachel has enjoyed going to new restaurants and cafes, and enjoying all that Glasgow has to offer.
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Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland to appoint their new Transformation Lead.
With 2025 well underway, Rachel Sim, Consultant at Livingston James, reflects on the challenges and opportunities that have impacted the technology sector over the last few years.
Livingston James is delighted to partner with dùsal to appoint a General Manager/Managing Director.
Livingston James is delighted to be kicking off the New Year by supporting the Care Inspectorate with two senior technology appointments: Head of Data & Information and Head of Digital Delivery & Change.
At the end of November, consultant Rachel Sim was delighted to represent dressCode at DigitExpo, hosted at the EICC in Edinburgh. The event played host to 1700+ attendees, 40+ exhibitors and 50+ industry leaders and delivered presentations about the tech landscape covering AI, leadership and future technologies, along with a vast breadth of other topics. Rachel highlights one of the key conversations she had on the day and provides an overview of dressCode’s initiatives and goals below.
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JaMIE LIVINGSTON
At Livingston James, an unwavering focus on the impact of our appointments is at the heart of everything we do. We work in partnership with our clients and candidates to bring together leadership teams that transform organisations and careers for the better.
Livingston James Group comprises two bespoke sub brands: Livingston James – our executive search and leadership advisory practice, and Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access our deep-rooted network and expertise.
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Having celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2024, Right There remains dedicated to providing tailored support to individuals in their homes and communities. As part of the organisation’s strategic growth and commitment to delivering the highest-quality support, three new Head of Service roles have been created. These positions will bring expertise, strategic direction, and capacity to ensure Right There’s programmes thrive.
Hillhouse Estates Limited is a family-owned business based in Troon, Ayrshire, with business interests across Quarrying, Farming, Property, Hospitality and Renewables, with collective revenues in the region of £100 million per annum. Reporting to the Chairman, Andrew Vernon, the CFO will be responsible for the financial leadership of Hillhouse Estates and all other associated companies.
Livingston James is delighted to be partnered with Thistle Seafoods to appoint their new CFO. Thistle Seafoods has been providing innovative, frozen & chilled seafood products for nearly 70 years. They are one of the largest family owned manufacturers of quality seafood products in Europe, supplying outstanding products at every price point to leading retail and food service customers within the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.
Having celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2024, Right There remains dedicated to providing tailored support to individuals in their homes and communities. As part of the organisation’s strategic growth and commitment to delivering the highest-quality support, three new Head of Service roles have been created. These positions will bring expertise, strategic direction, and capacity to ensure Right There’s programmes thrive.
Hillhouse Estates Limited is a family-owned business based in Troon, Ayrshire, with business interests across Quarrying, Farming, Property, Hospitality and Renewables, with collective revenues in the region of £100 million per annum. Reporting to the Chairman, Andrew Vernon, the CFO will be responsible for the financial leadership of Hillhouse Estates and all other associated companies.
Livingston James is delighted to be partnered with Thistle Seafoods to appoint their new CFO. Thistle Seafoods has been providing innovative, frozen & chilled seafood products for nearly 70 years. They are one of the largest family owned manufacturers of quality seafood products in Europe, supplying outstanding products at every price point to leading retail and food service customers within the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.
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