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 tha...

Bradley Rowlands

Operations Director

Bradley Rowlands serves as the Operations Director at Candour Talent, where he oversees all four branches located in Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Newport, and Bridgend. He brings a wealth of experience with 8 years in the field of industrial recruitment. His role is pivotal in ensuring successfu...

Lydia Parsons

Financial Controller

Lydia is our dedicated Financial Controller with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, including retail, construction, and recruitment. Her extensive expertise and passion for finance drive her to go above and beyond in everything she does.When Lydia isn’t putting in extra hours (because finance is truly he...

Olivia Hale

Payroll Manager

Olivia is our skilled Payroll Manager, bringing three years of experience in recruitm...

Paul Kyte

Business Development Manger

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.

Joshua Ali

Business Development Manager

Michelle Letherby

Engineering and Technical Consultant

Dain Jones

Permanent Recruitment Consultant

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 perspective. Wi...

Jordan Thomas

Branch Manger Blackwood

Jordan has been a dedicated professional in the recruitment industry since 2013, bringing over a decade of expertise and insight to the field. As the Branch ...

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 supporting other...

Abbie Morgan- Llewellyn

Recruitment Consultant

With two years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing recruitment, Abbie has developed a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. Abbie takes pride in building lasting relationships and providing tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of her clients.Outside of w...

Lowri Gwyther

Account Manager

With 3 years of diverse experience in office administration, sales, payroll, and account management, Lowri has developed a strong foundation building effective client relationships. Her well-rounded skill set allows her to efficiently handle administrative responsibilities, streamline pay...

Rebecca Perry

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Rebecca has been in recruitment since 2017, specialising in both temporary and permanent placements within the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Her expertise and dedication have made her a trusted partner for clients and candidates alike.When she’s not connecting talent with opportunity, you can find Rebecca indulging in some ret...

Ellis Jones

Recruitment Consultant

Ellis is a dedicated Recruitment Consultant at Candour Talent, where he brings his passion for helping others find their ideal careers. An interesting fact about Ellis is that he is the only individual in his comprehensive school history to have won both rugby and football awards, showcasing his e...

Caroline Bevan

Recruitment Resourcer

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 M...

Meet The Team