Meet The Team
Introducing The Faces of Candour our dedicated team of recruitment professionals committed to excellence in talent acquisition
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Matthew Burkitt
Managing Director
Matthew founded Candour Talent back in 2016 and started the company working alone from his home kitchen. Matthew is currently the Managing Director, in which he oversees the whole business and management team, developing and implementing strategic plans ensuring we hit our goals and objec...
Marie Baldwin
Executive Assistant to Matthew Burkitt
Marie's role as the Executive Assistant to Matthew Burkitt, the Managing Director of Candour Talent, is pivotal to the smooth functioning of the company. With her extensive background in administration and her flair for organisation, Marie expertly manages Mr. Burkitt's diary, ensuring that his schedule is optimised for maximum productivity a...
Tricia Scott
Operations Director
Tricia manages the recruitment processes, client implementation, internal and external compliance, marketing and sales for Candour Talent, as well as, working across all three branches; Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, and Newport and overseeing our Retail division.
Bradley Rowlands
Operations Manager
Bradley Rowlands serves as the Operations Manager at Candour Talent, where he oversees all four branches located in Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Newport, and Bridgend. He brings a wealth of experience with 7 ½ years in the field of industrial recruitment. His role is pivotal in ensuring su...
Paul Kyte
Sales Manager
Paul is a seasoned Sales Manager with over two decades of diverse sales experience across various sectors. Based in Candour's head office in Ebbw Vale, he leads a motivated sales team, driving the company's growth and success.Outside the professional sphere, Paul finds solace in his passion for sports, particularly foot...
Courtney Jones
Finance Assistant
Courtney joined Candour Talent in 2019 when she started off as a Recruitment Consultant. She is now the Finance/Payroll Assistant at Candour Talent. Courtney's duties include, processing the temporary payroll for our temporary workers, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and othe...
Adam Nicklin
Branch Manager Ebbw Vale
Adam is one of our esteemed Branch Manger here at Candour Talent. Leveraging his diverse background in customer service and sales, he excels in his current role. Transitioning into the recruitment industry this year, he brings with him extensive experience and a fresh perspe...
Scott Smith
Branch Manager Blackwood
Scott is a seasoned Branch Manager for our Blackwood branch here at Candour Talent, where he brings his extensive expertise and specialisation to connect talent with opportunities in the Blackwood area and across the UK. With a focus on understanding the unique needs of clie...
Kyle Smith
Branch Manager Newport
Kyle serves as the Newport Branch Manager at Candour Talent, where he brings over a decade of extensive experience in both management and finance to the table. Before his professional journey in the...
Beata Orzech
Branch Manager Bridgend
With over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry, Beata Orzech brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Branch Manager at Candour Talent's Bridgend branch. Her dedication to creating meaningful connections between employers and job seekers is matched only by her passio...
Deborah Caldwell
Head of Driving
Deborah is our Head of Driving here at Candour Talent based in Newport Branch. She has 15 years experience in ...
Rhiannon Edwards
Head of Marketing
Rhiannon is an accomplished marketing professional, serving as the Head of Marketing at Candour Talent. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovative strategies, she oversees all aspects of marketing, including social media, events, website and email marketing, among other responsibilities.
Caitlin Perrett
Marketing Assistant
Caitlin is a valued member of the Marketing team at Candour Talent, contributing her expertise to diverse tasks such as content generation, social media updates, brand supervision, content design and overall marketing support.Her journey with Candour Talent commenced following the successful completion of a Marketing Ma...
Amy Wederell
Compliance & Training Manager
Amy, the Compliance & Training Manager at Candour Talent, brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles at the Department of Work and Pensions and Bailiff services. In her current position, she oversees internal compliance for the entire company, conducting audits to ensu...
Hollie Wilding
Recruitment Sales Consultant
Hollie Wilding-Hughes is a dedicated Recruitment Sales Consultant at Candour Talent, based at our Ebbw Vale headquarters. With a background primarily in retail and telecoms, Hollie brings a unique blend of industry experience to her role in recruitment. Her journey into full-time recruitment reflects her passion for connecting...
Ellis Jones
Junior Recruitment Consultant
Ellis, a dedicated Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Candour Talent, combines his unique sports achievements with professional success. With 6 months in recruitment, he's become integral to the team, finding satisfaction in the familial workplace atmosphere. Outside work, Ellis has develo...
Chrissy Macdonald
Recruitment Consultant
Chrissy Macdonald is the Sales Recruitment Consultant at the Bridgend branch of Candour Talent. With a solid background in recruitment spanning over two years, Chrissy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Beyond her professional endeavours, Chrissy harbors a fascinating personal interest as a f...