Meet The Team
At MAT Recruitment, it’s our people who make the difference. Behind every successful school placement and recruitment solution is a team of dedicated professionals who know the education sector inside out. From finding the perfect candidate to supporting schools every step of the way, we combine expertise, passion, and a personal touch to deliver results that really matter.
Get to know the team committed to helping schools thrive and candidates reach their full potential—you’ll see why we’re proud of the difference we make every day.
Marie Tormey
Managing Director
A fun fact? Marie was an extra in ITVs Daziel and Pasco when she was 16!
India Boardman
Director
India is the Director and Operations Manager at MAT Recruitment, with a sharp focus on both strategy and operations, India ensures everything runs smoothly! India’s experience within education and attention to detail, helps her to support her team in delivering exceptional recruitment services to candidates and clients alike.
Outside the office, India enjoys staying fit and active, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new places to eat. In her spare time, India is more than likely to be tuning into the newest true crime docuseries or reading, with her favourite book being Where the Crawdads Sings. Growing up, India dreamed of becoming a travel writer, and in school, she particularly enjoyed Dance, Law, and English—subjects which definitely reflect her wide-ranging interests.
A fun fact about India? She performed on stage as a ballerina until the age of 17!
Neelam Mahmood
Senior Education Recruitment Consultant
Neelam is a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant here at MAT Recruitment, specialising in long-term and permanent recruitment. Neelam is dedicated to finding the right match between candidates and schools, ensuring both clients and candidates receive the best possible support throughout the process. Her background in education and passion for supporting schools allows her to place the right professionals in these key roles.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with their two children, shopping, and trying out new food places. Her favourite books include The Kite Runner or anything by Colleen Hoover. Her favourite film is The Shawshank Redemption. Growing up, Neelam’s dream job was to become a primary school teacher, something she even trained to do before realising her true calling was in education recruitment! Her favourite subjects in school were PE at primary level and Drama in secondary school.
A fun fact? Neelam once skydived 13,000 feet for charity!
Amber Holbrook
Education Recruitment Consultant & MAT Tutor Co-ordinator
Amber is one of our Education Recruitment Consultant’s and the MAT Tutor Coordinator at MAT Recruitment, specialising in the recruitment of education professionals across the London region. Amber focuses on placing permanent staff in leadership, teaching, and support roles, ensuring the right match between candidates and schools. She also coordinates our tutoring programmes, delivering bespoke solutions to meet the needs of students!
A fun fact about Amber? Amber partook in Ballet, Tap, and Modern dance from the age of 3-16!
Diane Degnan
Education Recruitment Consultant
As an Education Recruitment Consultant at MAT Recruitment, with eight years of experience in Recruitment, Diane is passionate about supporting Schools with making lasting placements!
Outside of work, Diane enjoys going on long walks with her lively Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Barney. She also has a passion for home decorating, often rearranging her space or shopping for new decor!
When it comes to entertainment, Diane is a big fan of Danielle Steel’s books – one is always packed in her suitcase when she travels! Her favourite film is Forrest Gump which she can watch on repeat. Growing up, Diane dreamed of becoming a paramedic! Her favourite subject in School was History, as she strongly believes in learning from the past to ensure it doesn’t repeat itself.
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Georgie Cully
Education Talent and Compliance Coordinator
Georgie coordinates our dedicated Resource & Compliance team at MAT Recruitment, ensuring that every candidate placed within Schools and Trusts meets the highest safeguarding and compliance standards. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to supporting both candidates and clients, Georgie plays a key role in streamlining the recruitment process and maintaining the quality and integrity of our service.
Outside of work, you’ll find Georgie cheering on Man City as a very dedicated season ticket holder, attending concerts, spending time with family and friends or singing her heart out! Aside from that you’ll find her watching her favourite TV show, Grey’s Anatomy. Growing up, Georgie dreamed of becoming a journalist, with her favourite subjects at School being English and French.
Sarah Abbott
Lead Marketing Officer
A fun fact about Sarah? She Irish danced for 11 years.
