Meet the Team

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...

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...

Olivia Hale

Finance & Business Support

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...

Beata Orzech

Branch Manager Bridgend

With over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry, Beata 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 passion for s...

Kirsty Carlton-Gwilliam

Key Accounts Manager

Kirsty Carlton-Gwilliam has joined Candour Talent as a Key Account Manager, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the recruitment and management sectors. Since 2015, she has honed her skills within the recruitment sector, developing a deep understanding of the dynamics and demands of her role. With a career in recruitment and people 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...

Connor Pendry

Recruitment Sales Consultant

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...

Gemma Wilcox

Head of Marketing

Gemma is the dynamic and innovative Head of Marketing, bringing with her an extensive background in digital marketing and ecommerce. With a wealth of experience across the fashion, beauty, and home improvement sectors, Gemma has a proven track record of driving growth and enhancing brand presence.In her previous roles, Gemma has su...

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...

Meet The Team