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James Dolan

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Business Unit Manager

01494 818 046 jamesd@zenopa.com

James is the Business Unit Manager for the UK Service Engineering division at Zenopa whilst managing a number of accounts. James’s recruitment experience spans over 9 years, working closely with clients in the medical & pharmaceutical space, supporting them to make key hires in their Service Engineering teams by providing insights into the candidate market and recent industry changes. He takes a process driven approach with his clients, working in close consultation to ensure they secure the best available talent in the market that matches their business culture.

Outside of work, James is a keen runner having completed several marathons whilst also enjoying playing regular league cricket in the summer. When not out running or playing cricket, James enjoys spending time with his family and watching his beloved West Ham United home and away.

Glen Watson

James and Bilal were great; unfortunately, I never took their job offer, as I had a better counteroffer, but the team were very understanding and still gave me great help and advice despite me not choosing them.

Luke Appleyard

Bilal and the Science team were instrumental both in sourcing the job and throughout the hiring process. They took the time to match me with the perfect job and went the extra mile to iron out all details. I would highly recommend!

Martin Durose

Great experience with Zenopa! James and Bilal have been in contact throughout the process, asking the questions I needed answering, and have been pivotal in securing a great career move.

Anouschka den Ouden

I had a great experience working with Zenopa. They were incredibly supportive throughout the entire process and kept me well informed at every stage. Their follow-up was excellent; they provided timely updates and made sure I felt prepared and confident. Thanks to their professionalism and dedication, I was able to secure a new job. I would highly recommend Zenopa to anyone looking for recruiters who genuinely care and go the extra mile.

Roselyn Ware

Fantastic support from Kirsty, James, and the rest of the Sciene team. I highly recommend them.

Imad Al-Kadamy

I want to thank James Dolan for the amazing support from the start to the end of the process of looking for a job. Very supportive and ready to help in every step of the way to make sure everything works out smoothly. Definitely recommend him.

Gareth Humphries

Excellent support & communication, which led to a fast hiring! The Science team was excellent at keeping me updated and very effective at connecting me with my new employer! 5*.

Guilherme Stahlberg

I had a fantastic experience working with the team at Zenopa. Not only did they help me find a good position, but they were also very supportive and helpful throughout the whole process and through the follow-up after the offer was made. They provided genuinely great advice and communicated the process clearly. I highly recommended them, and they were fantastic to work with.

Alisha Roberts

I had a fantastic experience with Zenopa in securing my current position, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. The Life Science team were incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Their communication was excellent and always friendly. Before my final interview, they took the time to run through my presentation with me and provided valuable feedback. Their genuine support and encouragement made all the difference.

Luke Baars

James Dolan helped me land me an amazing job and was incredibly helpful and professional all the way through the interview process. Thanks James!

Pippa Gleave

I had a great experience with Zenopa, I felt really supported in my application. The Science team was exceptional, they really went above and beyond to make sure I felt prepared for my interviews.

Andrew Thompson

I had a great experience with Zenopa, especially James Dolan. He was fantastic, always there to answer questions and he was always there to help out. I appreciate it a lot James, thanks. 5 star experience.

Leon Bell

Kai, James and the team at Zenopa are brilliant. It has been a pleasure to talk with Kai from the start of my employment journey all the way to employed. The team have been very informative through every stage of my recruitment and I could not recommend them enough. Cheers guys.

Suzannah Stafford

Business Unit Manager

Working with Zenopa has been brilliant. They listen to what I'm looking for and adapt the search accordingly. They genuinely understand my requirements and then shortlist the suitable candidates for my attention, saving me valuable time. Their communication and responsiveness is impressive. I would thoroughly recommend Zenopa for recruitment services.

Graham Engley

Field Service Engineer

James and the team provided a very professional approach to employment, they are very friendly and they listen to what you’re looking for in your next career!. I would highly recommend them!.

David Mcdonald

General Porter

Thanks to Zenopa I’ve just secured myself a great new role and I couldn’t be happier, this was made possible by James Dolan who was absolutely brilliant throughout the whole process, providing constant support for any queries or concerns I had, incredible efficiency and great communication from start to finish, I can not thank him enough for everything he has done for me, an absolute gentleman. Thank you James & Zenopa!

Sue Macauley

Business Development Manager

Zenopa provides an expert and knowledgeable service, making the whole recruitment process easy and pleasurable. Zenopa conducts itself with the greatest integrity, with a high degree of success for its clients, mainly due to the level of detail it puts into the process. I would recommend Zenopa to anyone looking to recruit/be recruited, and would not hesitate to consult them again.

Barry Clare

Senior Territory Business Manager

Zenopa is a well-organised and planned organisation that sees the whole picture ahead with a defined timescale that it works to. Zenopa is always amenable and very pleasant to work with but, at the same time, focused on its ambition to achieve the high standards it sets itself.

Anthony Green

Field Service Engineer

Amazing experience in finding new job with James Dolan from Zenopa, could not recommend enough to anyone looking to move into a new role. Very professional and always easy to reach when I had questions. He was a great help in providing information on interviews and any help I needed through the process.

A Ahmed

Candidate

I had an outstanding experience with Zenopa. James Dolan was incredibly supportive throughout every stage of the process, helping me secure my new job role. I would highly recommend!

John Eldred

Field Service Engineer

Excellent service from start to finish. Great communication and very helpful with everything.

Alexander Grayson

Field Service Technician

Very happy with the entire process from initial chat to showing up for my first day. Always met with professionalism and a thorough understanding of my employment needs. More than happy to recommend Zenopa to all future job seekers.

Mike Murphy

Candidate

I've had a few run ins with 'recruiters ' over the years. Never have I had someone like James Dolan on my side. Now you may think that's not very important, but sometimes a friendly voice and someone that goes the extra mile means a whole lot more.

Petrins Stone

Candidate

Both Grady and James were very professional and efficient through the whole recruitment process. They provided excellent support and guidance from start to finish.

Physics

7 Nov 2025