Candour Talent Recruitment Agency - End-of-Year Celebration. Managing Director Matthew Burkitt and Operations Director Tricia Scott join employees Scott Smith, Gemma Baker, Paul Kyte, and Amy Wederell in festive party celebrations, celebrating the success of the past year and fostering team camaraderie and a vibrant workplace culture."

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About Us

At Candour Talent we value honesty and transparency above all else and pride ourselves on being a trusted supplier partner. Our highly experienced and trained team of consultants and Account Managers deliver a world class customer experience and act as an extension of your organisation, ensuring we deliver the best talent, at the right time, every time.

We are a proud and active member of the South Wales business community who go beyond the norm of recruitment agencies, utilising our extensive network of contacts to link businesses throughout the region, and beyond, with the people and services they need. We are not a corporate agency, but we are a professional and proactive agency that you can trust, by putting people above profits.

At Candour we pride ourselves on being an honest and open recruitment partner. We work side-by-side with all our clients to tailor our services and deliver the best talent available, with industry leading customer service.

Our Values

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Candour Talent

At Candour Talent, we prioritise forging lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, built on trust, transparency, and integrity.

Our team is committed to truly understanding each person’s needs and goals, making sure every placement is a lasting success for both the candidate and the company. We use our industry expertise and strong connections to find the right fit, helping businesses grow while advancing careers. Always striving for excellence, we adapt to the changing job market to provide the best possible service to everyone we work with.

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Candour Talent's Journey to Success

Where it all Began

2016

In 2016, Candour Talent was established by our Managing Director, Matthew Burkitt. Beginning the venture from his home kitchen, Matt aimed to create a recruitment agency prioritising people before profit.

Newport Branch Opening

2022

In 2022, Candour inaugurated its third branch in Newport.

Launch of Candour Driving

2023

Candour Driving division was introduced!

Start Up Awards Judge

2023

Matt was announced as a judge for the National Start Up Awards 2023

Great British Entrepreneur Winner

2022

Matt won the Great British Entrepreneur Award & Community Award for Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year for Wales in 2022

Fast Growth 50

2021

Candour was awarded as the Fastest Growing Business in Wales for 2021

Launch of Candour Retail

2021

Blackwood Branch Opening

2021

In 2021, Candour opened its second branch office along Blackwood High Street.

Ebbw Vale Branch Opening

2019

In 2019, Candour's headquarters office was established in Ebbw Vale on Rassau Industrial Estate.

First Office Opening

2016

Candour set up its first office ever at the Innovation Center in Ebbw Vale – a big step for us!

Candour Talent Recruitment Agency - About Us Page. Photo of consultants working at desks, capturing the essence of office life. Working for Candour Talent isn't merely a job, but a strategic career move. The opportunity is what you make it, and you get back what you put in, thanks to our appealing commission structure and professional development opportunities.

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Working for Candour Talent isn't merely a job, but a strategic career move. The opportunity is what you make it, and you get back what you put in, thanks to our appealing commission structure and professional development opportunities.