At Grace May we’re all
about people
Placing people
is what we know
better than most
We’re not here to tell you we’re different to every other recruiter. We just do what we do and keep our heads down, working to grind out great results.
Always with a smile; warmth is the minimum you’ll receive when engaging with Grace May.
We understand the importance of emotional intelligence and firmly believe that profits follow empathy.
Sasha Jaypalan
Founder
“At Grace May, we’re on a mission to champion a person-led approach in our increasingly digital world.”
Our Values
Profits follow empathy & precision.
Profits follow empathy & precision
Utilising emotional intelligence in all situations is part and parcel of who Grace May is and what we’re like to deal with. With an empathy-first attitude, we value great service, but that doesn’t mean we’re soft. Being empathetic and savvy aren’t mutually exclusive.
Grey areas in
colour palette?
Grey areas? Not in our colour palette
We adopt a black-and-white view of how a successful hiring process should be run. We take accountability for our responsibilities and communicate clearly what we require you to ensure success in our shares endeavour toward a common goal.
We're success enablers
We’re success enablers
True to our core is our role as enablers. To enable growth, success and ambitions. To enable a chance taken, a stepping stone to jump onto. We enable success for candidates and companies, together enabling the energy sector to thrive through attentive listening and taking action with precision.
Driven by
energy
Driven by energy
Whilst a caring bunch, we’re not shy of confidence and drive to deliver outstanding experiences. Spinning multiple plates whilst being service-focused is a minimum requirement – one which requires boundless intrinsic motivation.
Anyone and
everyone can claim
to be different.
We focus on just being ourselves. Because just being ourselves comes with some perks for those we partner with. These are some of them.
Understanding. Trusted. Credible
We’re fortunate to have years of hands-on experience. Experience that is ever deepening our knowledge. The knowledge that helps ensure we deliver exemplary service for every search.
Our energy is focused on energy.
Though we’re known for our expertise in placing Technology, Sales, Operations and HR talent, we work across many of the energy sectors’ ever-emerging landscapes, bolstering energy teams in power cities around the world.
Sociable networking.
We love to meet and greet the people we partner with face-to-fae where possible. From networking events and coffee meetings to award ceremonies and charity days, we love any excuse to connect socially with our network offline, revelling in that shared energy of human-to-human contact.
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Meet the Founders
Rachael
Co-Founder
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Sasha
Co-Founder
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Rachael Jaypalan
Co-Founder
Rachael is the calm, collected, people-centred heart of our team. Her secret weapon? Mastering the art of juggling—as a mum of three, she’s an expert in thinking on her feet.
With a Degree in Human Resource Management, chartered CIPD membership, and over 20 years of experience (including stints as Head of HR, HR Manager, and running her own HR consultancy), Rachael knows her stuff. She’s the go-to sounding board for our clients and is always ready with practical advicespective, or a reassuring word.
When she’s not guiding careers or shaping businesses, you’ll find Rachael clocking up miles with her running club, enjoying a night at the theatre, or spending quality time with her family.
Sasha Jaypalan
Co-Founder
Sasha has created the vision and direction for Grace May, staying true to its people-centred values. He is a true people person—an encourager whose enthusiasm lifts everyone’s energy.
After completing a degree in Business Studies, Sasha began his career in fund management, honing his analytical skills. His passion for aviation led him to complete a commercial helicopter license in 2008, which led to him taking a role as a pilot in Aberdeen.
While his aviation career was cut short in a downturn, undeterred, he embraced a new challenge, stepping into the world of recruitment (despite some scepticism from others). Looking back now, he’ll tell you it was one of the best decisions he ever made, as it allowed him to combine his problem-solving skills with his passion for helping people achieve their goals.
Outside of work, Sasha enjoys time with his family; he is a keen park runner and loves dog walking in the beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside. His childhood love of cricket has evolved into a new enjoyment of golf—he describes it as “humbling and character-building.”
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