The team
Cathy Alford
Cathy has substantial experience within the film and television industry. With a background in commercials, feature films and documentary editing, Cathy then became a copywriter and corporate producer. In 1995, she joined the BBC as Post Production Manager for BBC Resources and rose to become Factual Business Manager for BBC Broadcast, working alongside the controllers of BBC1 & BBC2. She joined Searchlight in September 2000.
Cathy is the Managing Director of both Searchlight Recruitment and Searchlight Executive. She works on a broad range of senior level appointments.
Alison Mathers
Alison has a BA (Hons) in English and over seven year’s executive recruitment experience gained solely within the media arena.
Prior to joining Searchlight she managed her own Independent Media Recruitment Consultancy where she operated as an Managing Consultant for a number of high profile Media Clients.
Before developing her career in recruitment Alison worked as a Researcher and Assistant Producer within the Television sector.
Catherine Spruce
Catherine Spruce began her career in television 15 years ago at Formula One.
She then moved into Post Production and enjoyed senior-level appointments as Board Director of Blue and Managing Director of Capital Studios before moving into consultancy for many different facility houses.
Technically trained at Ravensbourne College, Catherine has an in depth knowledge of the staffing world of television and an enviable network of contacts to provide clients with an exceptional service. Catherine works with clients on senior-level appointments, but is also happy to consult on specific post production roles at all levels.
Our Managing Consultants are supported by:
- A dedicated research team
- Office Management
- IT support