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A Bristol-based recruitment agency has hired its first female director and unveiled plans to achieve B Corp accreditation.

Bodhi Resourcing has appointed Cathy Knight, as it looks to a more sustainable and diverse future. Ms Knight has been appointed to the role of people operations and client services director, where she will help develop a new marketing and creative recruitment division, while accelerating the company's strategic goals and sustainability ambitions.

As Bodhi’s first female director, Ms Knight’s appointment underlines the company’s commitment to encouraging a more diverse workforce.

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Ms Knight said: “I’m delighted to be joining the leadership team at Bodhi at such an exciting time. I’m looking forward to drawing on all my experience so that we can offer much deeper support in the marketing and creative industries. I’ve worked with the directors, Zane O’Driscoll and John Howells, in previous roles and know that we share the same values, ethos and outlook.”

As well as heading-up the new marketing division, Ms Knight will lead Bodhi in its ambition to become B Corp Certified next year.

She continued: “This is a priority for us and, having navigated the B Corp Certification process for my previous business, Isme People, I know that this is within our grasp. At Bodhi, we prioritise both people and purpose and it’s important that we embody and demonstrate this in everything we do.

“As a business, we’ll be looking to work closely with other B Corps and will be actively looking to creating relationships with clients that are aligned with our views.".

Director Zane O'Driscoll added: "We’re proud that our clients and contacts recognise that we like to do things a little differently here at Bodhi. Our success is built on our sustainable and mindful approach – it’s no coincidence that we’re named after the Buddhist word for enlightenment. Cathy joining us will enable us to deliver on all our commitments and to build an even better business – for everyone."

2024 is set to be a critical year for Bodhi Resourcing, building on a period of sustained growth and continued success with an expanding client base across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ.