Populus Select appoints science-focussed Principal Consultant

April 29th 2024

Populus Select, a leading global recruitment consultancy focussed on senior life science, engineering and construction-related roles, has appointed a well-known STEM career specialist Sarah Farrow as a Principal Consultant.

Sarah joins the global business with more than a decade of experience of supporting science-focussed organisations to grow and develop their teams, having most recently held a position as a client partner at CK Group.
Sarah has developed and demonstrated her ability to provide tailored recruitment solutions for mid-senior to executive level positions in the science sector. Her scientific background – underscored by a degree in Biotechnology and time spent as a researcher with Procter & Gamble –deep understanding of market trends, and her commitment to building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, makes her a valuable addition to the Populus Select team.

Alongside her passion for science, Sarah also volunteers with a neonatal charity, supporting the families of pre-term babies, and is a keen hiker. She recently climbed the Yorkshire three peaks, and hiked the Cleveland Way to raise funds for charity.

Sim Hall, Managing Director at Populus Select, expressed his excitement about Sarah joining the company, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the team. Her extensive experience and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our values and aim to provide a bespoke and personal experience to clients. With Sarah on board, we are confident in our ability to continue our growth, both in the UK and overseas."
Sarah Farrow shared her enthusiasm for her new role, saying, "I spent more than ten years in my last role. I felt it was time to stretch myself and take many of the lessons I have learned there and use them in a new setting as part of a collaborative team where there were opportunities for me to grow personally and professionally along with the business.

“I was attracted to Populus Select because of its ethos. Written across the logo, on the wall and embedded into the business is the idea that you hire to retain, and I am equally client and candidate driven. My focus is not finding the most qualified person for any given role, it’s finding the person with the skills, ambitions and personality that suits the hiring business, and will be happy at that business for a long time. I want my candidates, as well as my clients, to grow, prosper and excel.”