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About

With over 15 years experience, our dedicated early years childcare recruitment team is experienced and passionate about finding solutions for your needs; whether you are a nursery looking for staff or a candidate looking for work.

A fresh approach to early years childcare recruitment

We work in a very unique way, being reachable out of office hours. Whether you are a candidate looking for a job or a nursery looking for staff, we are just a call away. We work as the business dictates so we will do our best to contact candidates and nurseries whenever it is convenient for them. We are a small team but we think big, and offer a truly fresh approach to early years childcare recruitment!!

Our core values

Integrity

We will always try and do the right thing. We believe in a culture that encourages an open and transparent relationship with our candidates and clients.

Trust

We believe in being truthful and reliable. We will always do what we say we will do by fulfilling our commitments to our candidates and clients.

Passion

We are determined to be the best at what we do and thrive on the positive experiences of our candidates and clients.

The Purple Dove Team

Our consultants are passionate about meeting and exceeding your expectations.
We’ve been working in the early years childcare sector for over a decade and have sound knowledge of the industry. We are always available. Whether you need something temporary or permanent, you can call on us and we will do our best to help you.

We cover Greater London and the UK, with dedicated early years childcare recruitment consultants.

Amy Atkins

Director

Amy comes from a private staffing background for UHNW families and brings a wealth of experience to the business. She leads the London and Home Counties regions for both temporary and permanent staffing. Outside of work she is Mum to Oliver and loves spending time outside with her family.

Paul Brown

North West Regional Consultant

Paul joined Purple Dove in 2026. Paul has worked across agency, in-house, and executive search recruitment for over 15 years, leading strategic recruitment and resourcing services. Paul is a neurodiverse facilitator and EDI champion, and outside work he is a Dad and is learning to play the tenor saxophone. Paul focusses on Manchester, the surrounding areas and North West region.

Tiffany Gage

Administrator

Tiffany joined Purple Dove in 2022.Tiffany has worked for both corporate and family run businesses so brings a wealth of experience with her. Tiffany has a young family including the newest member of the family, Maple the Labrador, who now takes up most of her spare time!

What our clients and candidates say

  • My incredible journey with Purple Dove started 2 years ago. I was at University... However it was extremely hard to find any jobs and I gave up hope of ever finding a job, until one day when I came across Purple Dove online. Once I called, I had a Skype interview set up the next day. I started working straightaway, it was that easy! I have learnt so much about myself and gained invaluable experience and knowledge. It has been amazing to work with Purple Dove. I would 100% recommend Purple Dove to anyone who is seeking to find work ASAP.

    Faduma

  • My incredible journey with Purple Dove started 2 years ago. I was at University hoping to earn extra cash to help with my travel expenses and food. However it was extremely hard to find any jobs and I gave up hope of ever finding a job, until one day when I came across Purple Dove online. Once I called, I had a Skype interview set up the next day. I started working straightaway, it was that easy! I have learnt so much about myself and gained invaluable experience and knowledge. It has been amazing to work with Purple Dove. I would 100% recommend Purple Dove to anyone who is seeking to find work ASAP. Faduma

    Faduma

  • A few weeks ago I added my cv to total jobs website. I did this with apprehension thinking I wouldn't find anything. However, within two weeks I had been to two interviews and was offered a job that I can only describe as tailor-made to me. This is all thanks to Purple Dove. They got in touch and after we spoke the first time I felt so much anxiety that I had over relocating from the Midlands to London melt away. I just wanted to let you know what an excellent job they doing and how well they keep in touch. I was never waiting days for emails or feedback or information. They are very professional and not only found me a job but relieved me of a mountain of anxiety and stress over the move. I will recommend the company to anyone I meet that is looking for new work. Thank you

    Alyson

  • Caring, professional and ultra efficient - Purple Dove helped us find our perfect nursery manager in record time and we now have a great partnership which covers all our recruitment needs.

    Eugene, Nursery Founder, London

  • Hard-working people who want to do the best they can and I am sure you give all your clients the same level of service but make us feel as if we are the only ones – that is a skill.

    Jan, Nursery Director, Herts and Bucks

  • I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you for all you have done over the past month. You have made the anxious thought of finding a new job so relax and easy for me! You have always been there if I need to ask a question no matter what time. Thank you for being so patient and helping me find the job that suits me best! I really appreciate all that you have done by giving me a new adventure!

    Anna-Maria

  • I have been delighted with the service provided by the Purple Dove Team – Shama has taken all the stress out of the recruitment process, and in a very short time I have ended up with an excellent NURSERY MANAGER. What I found really good about Shama is that she is honest, very professional and understands the needs and provides only suitable candidates for the role. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURPLE DOVE AND WILL BE WORKING WITH SHAMA AND HER TEAM IN THE FUTURE.

    Sharon, Nursery Owner, London