Tara Tannock

Research Associate

Meet Tara

Tara has recently joined us on the Consultant Pathway graduate programme, where she will rotate across various departments to develop her skills and gain a broad understanding of the business.

She graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an Upper Second Class MA (Hons) in Business Management and is excited to begin building her career in recruitment.

Since graduating, Tara has spent time solo travelling across Australia and Asia, immersing herself in different cultures and gaining new perspectives. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, staying active, and spending time with friends and family.

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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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One of a kind.

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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We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.

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