Fraser Burnett

Consultant – Specialist Services – Audit & Advisory

Meet Fraser

Fraser specialises in the Professional Services market across Scotland, focusing on the recruitment of qualified and senior professionals within Audit, Tax, Deal Advisory, and Restructuring. He also works closely with Director, Sophie Randles, placing individuals into investment roles within the private equity sector.

Fraser comes from a sporting background, having represented Scotland at age-group level in cricket. His sporting career gave him the opportunity to travel extensively, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and experience different cultures. He followed an unconventional educational path, balancing his academic studies with sporting commitments, and ultimately earned a degree in Sports Science. He later completed a postgraduate qualification in Primary Education and spent nearly a decade working in Scotland’s independent education sector, where he developed a strong interest in professional development and staff wellbeing.

Following a successful career in education, Fraser’s personal drive and ambition led him to pursue new challenges in the recruitment industry—motivated by the opportunity to continue making a positive impact on people’s careers in a different professional setting.

Fraser is also passionate about making a difference in the community. He is fortunate to sit on the committee of the Wooden Spoon charity, an organisation that supports disadvantaged children and young people across the UK and Ireland through the power of rugby and community projects.

Outside of work, Fraser enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. A keen sportsman and proud member of the MCC, he is also passionate about food and drink and particularly enjoys discovering Edinburgh’s independent coffee shops and local restaurants.

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Rutherford Cross is Delighted to Partner with Reward Funding to Appoint Client Services Manager

Rutherford Cross is working in partnership with Reward Funding to appoint a Client Services Manager, a newly created role supporting the continued growth of the business across Scotland. This position offers an opportunity to take senior ownership of an established and expanding secured lending portfolio, acting as the key point of contact for clients post‑completion and ensuring high standards of day‑to‑day servicing, credit stewardship and relationship management. Sitting within the Operations team and reporting to the Regional Director, the role plays a critical part in protecting asset quality, enhancing the client experience and enabling the wider leadership team to focus on origination and strategic growth.

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At Rutherford Cross, we believe that you should be treated as unique in your chosen profession, and we have carefully evolved our offering to be tailored to your requirements. The imagery on our website is a celebration of uniqueness and a metaphor for the specialist talent we are proud to represent.

Together we achieve more.

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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