
Always on Hand to Grow your Teams
Nicole Cooling-Long
Managing Director
I’m Nicole Cooling I’m the founder of Recra Consulting.
Recra was created off the back of a really negative situation and launched in March 2020, as a result it gave me all the strength, motivation and drive to do everything possible to make my dream succeed.. even a pandemic couldn’t stop me!
I like to think of myself as a super positive and extra sparkly individual who will do all I can to help people, I’m naturally an out of the box thinker and like to always pop an innovative spin on anything I do.
I believe there is always a reason to smile and will always find a positive in any situation. I am a single mummy to two beautiful children Jude the dude and Till Zilla and they are my natural motivators.
I am lucky to have a fantastic team within the business and we all have the same goal and motivations, to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates, underpinned by an honest and ethical approach.
Ashley Cooling-Long
Operations Director
Ashley has over 25 years of Recruitment expertise and has coved a number of industry sectors but predominately Industrial & Driving within the Temporary market.
He comes with a wealth of recruitment expertise and brings a new dynamic to the team. He is a great character, meticulous in his processes and is definitely someone who can build strong relationships. Ashley has a passion for simplifying the recruitment processes for business and prefers to act as a further extension to your Recruitment team and will always look to create a bespoke solution to suit your business needs.
You can generally catch Ashley on site in a high-vis jacket ensuring everything is running swimmingly.
Anna Baranska
Industrial Account Manager
Anna is someone who prides herself on an exceptional client and candidate journey, she has 5 years recruitment experience and has vast experience managing high volume recruitment contracts.
Anna is meticulous when it comes to planning and communication and will always go above and beyond.
Anna is someone who has a kind heart and always tries to help others. She has a great personality and is a great addition to the Recra family.
Sherrie Brightmore
Recruitment Specialist
Sherrie brings a dynamic energy to her role, fuelled by her robust background in dance which enhances her confidence and natural ability to forge strong connections and relationships. Her keen sense for identifying talent and understanding the critical importance of aligning the right individuals with the right businesses makes her a key player in ensuring successful, enduring placements. With more than five years in recruitment, Sherrie ensures that the entire hiring process is streamlined and pleasant for everyone involved.
Samantha Perkins
Recruitment Specialist
Samantha is a people focused, she has the ability to really engage and get a true reflection of an individual and what is important to them and ensuring a great fit from all angles.
She has a great determination to go above and beyond to ensure no stone is left unturned when it comes to finding the right candidate for your business. She is detailed, engaging and a great character.

Dollie the Dog
Office Wellbeing Coach
Dollie joined the Recra family in April and has bought additional smiles and laughter to the office. She is supportive and always there to lend a paw, she gives amazing cuddles. She applied for a job as office security but with her only being a tiny dot we thought the Wellbeing role was far better suited.

Milo & Autumn
Office Wellbeing Coach
Meet our two new apprentices, they’re completely green and have an extreme eagerness to learn, evolve and explore. They bring smiles and engagement wherever they go.