Carly Sharp

Carly Sharp is a highly accomplished Solutions Director specialising in the design and delivery of innovative, outcome-driven workforce programmes across public services.

With over 28 years of experience in the recruitment industry, including more than a decade at Reed Talent Solutions, her expertise spans social housing, higher and further education, local authorities, emergency services, and wider public sector organisations. Carly is known for developing talent strategies and delivery models that address complex and evolving organisational needs, enabling institutions to operate with confidence in a continually changing landscape.

Carly is passionate about creating solutions that deliver meaningful improvements to workforce performance. She is motivated by helping organisations build resilient workforces, achieve measurable savings, enhance efficiency, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve. Her ability to design practical, sustainable approaches ensures that her solutions deliver impact where it matters most.

One of Carly’s key strengths is her ability to leverage the breadth of capability Reed Talent Solutions offers, from specialist resourcing and digital solutions to consultancy and major programme delivery. This integrated approach allows her to provide high-impact support to clients, ensuring their workforce challenges are met with tailored, effective solutions. Carly values working alongside talented colleagues across the organisation and is guided by our family-run heritage and people-focused values, which underpin our culture and long-standing commitment to serving employers, professionals, and communities.

Carly’s contributions to Reed Talent Solutions have been recognised through multiple awards, including being named Business Developer of the Year 2025. This accolade reflects her role in driving sustainable growth, shaping strategic transformation, and fostering long-term partnerships across the public sector. Her leadership is defined by clarity, insight, and a solutions-focused mindset, ensuring every programme aligns with client objectives and delivers measurable value.