About us

Anna has a confession: she used to be part of a big problem. A few years ago, she was a recruiter – and a pretty successful one at that – but she did nothing to make the recruitment process more inclusive. Then two life-defining moments happened.

The first was seeing her husband Dexter, then 27, navigate the debilitating inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s. He became seriously ill overnight, had a life-saving operation and needed a new way of working. The second (and third) was the arrival of their daughters Lily and Betsy, who shook up life as they knew it.

Suddenly there was a need for part-time hours, flexible shifts and a different way of working outside the full-time narrative – but those jobs were hard to find. Anna knew they weren’t the only ones. Something had to change.

Taking her 16 years’ experience with her – plus a fresh perspective – Valued was born and the recruitment revolution began.

When Dexter fell ill with Crohn’s, it stopped him in his tracks. Two life-saving operations later means Dexter now leads a healthy life, but flexibility in the workplace is essential for him to maintain a successful career, which is why he’s so passionate about Anna’s mission.

Dexter joined Valued, not only with a first-hand understanding of the needs of some of their candidates, but as a highly experienced client manager with a 17-year background in property management and sales.

A solutions focused problem solver and passionate relationship builder, Dexter loves nothing more than finding a candidate their dream job.

Working hard whilst enjoying their young family, this wife and husband truly practise what they preach, and are proud to do things a little differently.