Meet Our Team
Ketan Dattani
Meet Ketan! He holds over 25 years of Environmental Health and recruitment experience. Academically Ketan is a graduate of Environmental Biotechnology and a post-graduate of Environmental Planning and Management. He also holds a Certificate in Employment Law and The Certificate in Recruitment Practice.
Outside of business, Ketan volunteers with a number of schools, colleges, and universities across the UK providing careers guidance. Students can expect CV writing; interview technique workshops, and conducting mock interviews with those looking to embark on a career within the Environmental Health, sustainability and recruitment sectors. Addtionally he is an active volunteeer for charities globally, donating to people in need for resources.
Consultants
Kapil Kerai
Kapil is a natural connector with over a decade of experience in sales and client management, now bringing his people-first approach to recruitment at Buckingham Futures. Whether he's helping candidates land their dream roles or supporting clients with tailored hiring strategies, Kapil combines insight, energy, and a genuine love for great conversations. Outside of work, he’s a self-proclaimed foodie—equally happy experimenting in the kitchen or hunting down the best bites in town. A lifelong football fan (Manchester United) and a fan of most sports , Kapil knows the value of teamwork, strategy, and a bit of healthy competition—skills he brings to the recruitment game every day. Approachable, driven, and always up for a chat—Kapil makes recruitment feel refreshingly human.
Yones Hassan
Yones holds a degree in Criminology and has built his career in recruitment with a focus on Fund Administration across the DACH region. His background has equipped him with strong expertise in sales and client management, enabling him to deliver high-quality service and foster long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates. Thriving in fast-paced environments, he takes pride in consistently achieving results that exceed expectations. Outside of work, Yones is a dedicated UFC fan and enjoys attending comedy shows—interests that highlight both his appreciation for discipline and strategy, as well as his enjoyment of life’s lighter moments.
Shanley Balfe
Shanley recently joined the recruitment team with a focus on the Environmental Health sector. With a creative background within the film industry and a strong personal interest in sustainability, she brings a fresh perspective and a thoughtful, people-first approach to her work. Shanley is passionate about connecting individuals with opportunities that make a real impact. Outside of work, she enjoys building miniature sets, spending time in nature, and unwinding with a book or music - interests that reflect both her artistic side and her appreciation for the environment.
HR & Compliance Department
Ruchita Parate
Meet Ruchita! Ruchita specialises in apprenticeship recruitment and compliance, with experience supporting employers and training providers to source talent, manage onboarding, and meet regulatory standards. At Buckingham Futures, she ensures placements align with both business needs and compliance frameworks. Outside work, Ruchita is a Bollywood fan, cooking enthusiast, and amateur painter.
Marketing Department
Chloe Read
Meet Chloe! Chloe joins us as our Marketing Officer, helping to boost our engagement by creating content and monitoring analytics to deliver informative and innovative marketing strategies. At the same time, she is busy making connections and building relationships with clients and commercial partners who also have a love for sustainability and the environment. With a background in Physics and an abundance of creative flair, Chloe is passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to the Buckingham Futures mission. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her dog, Leia.
Barketing Department
Romeo
Meet Romeo! He started at Buckingham Futures in 2017 as a Trainee Barketer and has worked his way up to Head of Barketing. At the office, you can usually find him sitting next to anyone who is eating, curled up in a corner, or making himself at home on an office chair. He is pretty hopeless when it comes to his turn to make the coffee, but he makes up for it by being a good reason for his human colleagues to get some fresh air and when he needs to 'nip out'. Outside of work, Romeo is a big fan of barking, digging, swimming and chewing his favourite toys.