Karen Brodie
Managing Director
With 24 years in Commercial, Hospitality, and Engineering Recruitment, I’ve built my career around one simple belief—connecting the right people with the right opportunities changes everything.
I started out in Hospitality Management at Bournemouth University, then kicked off my career with the Forte Management Programme, gaining hands-on experience across hotel operations. From there, I moved into hotel sales, eventually becoming a Regional Sales Manager at Thistle Hotels, where I managed corporate and MICE accounts across the South of the UK.
In 2001, I took the leap into recruitment, specialising in senior-level placements in the Hospitality and Venues sector. I spent the next 12 years helping build a successful niche recruitment business before taking on a new challenge—growing the Commercial and Permanent Recruitment division of a Dorset-based firm.
By 2019, with my youngest heading off to university, I knew it was time to create something of my own. That’s how Oyster Recruitment was born.
At Oyster, we do recruitment differently. For businesses, we’re more than just recruiters—we’re trusted partners, offering the expertise of an in-house specialist without the overhead. For candidates, we know work isn’t just about the pay; it’s about finding a role that feels right and delivers your dreams..
Because when it comes to your career, the world really is your oyster.