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Meet Your Team
Matthew Burkitt
Managing Director
Head Office, UK
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 objectives. He is responsible for implementing Candour Talent's vision, to lead the industry across the UK, ensuring we deliver the best talent at the right time every time.
Prior to setting up Candour Talent, Matthew worked at other recruitment agencies as a Permanent Consultant.
An interesting fact about Matthew is that he has been on Homes Under the Hammer twice (2nd episode coming soon).
Matthew loves playing golf, in particular, spending a lot of golf with his son.
Matthew's biggest motivation is Candour's vision and mission, as well as, his two children Taio-Blake and Neyo.
"I believe that Candour has an amazing culture and is a fantastic place to work."
- Matthew Burkitt
Our Testimonials
Nothing is too big of a challenge to the Candour Team – last minute temporary staff requirements, urgent specialist roles – always met with a pleasant and helpful tone at the end of the phone or email response. They are an excellent recruitment partner.
HR & Training manager, Sharp Clinical Services
Candour are a fantastic Company, responsive with great Customer Service supporting the dynamic needs of our Business with great people.
Operations Director, Moulded Foams Ltd
The service from Candour is very professional and we have had some excellent candidates from entry to very senior level. Over the years we have developed a fantastic partnership and I would not hesitate to recommend Candour to anyone looking to add value to their business by using Candour.
HR Manager – Perkin Elmer
The Candour team provide a fantastic end-to-end service, whether it be project work or last minute placements, they never fail to deliver!
Account Manager - RMS
Candour Talent were asked to help us navigate a problematic period. They immediately came in to assess what was going on and we were very impressed with the way they engaged with our heads of department to fully understand the nature of our concerns. Candour have now become a trusted partner and our supplier of choice. Their attention to detail in supplying us the best candidates for each of the roles required is second to none and the service they provide is world class.
HR Manager - Hydro
When it comes to recruitment there are loads of commentators that talk a good game, but Matthew and his team helped us make it happen. Candour Talent have engaged with our business to fully understand our needs bringing us the recruitment results we require
