Hiring isn’t about plugging gaps in a team. It’s about understanding how a business works and finding the people who can help it grow. We look at the bigger picture, then focus on the detail that makes every placement last.
We keep things simple: listen properly, ask better questions, and give straight answers. That’s how we build the kind of partnerships that last.
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Years Of Experience
Candour began with two directors, one spare room, and a belief that recruitment needed less noise and more honesty. Today, we’re a Manchester-based team with over 20 years of experience, still working to the same principle: clear communication, strong market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to doing things properly.
Our consultants aren’t just observers – they’re part of the industries they recruit for. That’s how we bring sharp insight and practical know-how to every search.
Each industry has its own pace, challenges, and culture. We match businesses with people who not only fit the role but also understand the environment they’re stepping into.
From front-end to full-stack, we know the technologies, frameworks, and communities that shape modern software teams.
Whether it’s on-prem, hybrid, or fully cloud-based, we connect businesses with the engineers and architects who keep systems running.
Businesses run on data – but only with the right people to interpret it. We place analysts, engineers, and scientists who turn information into insight.
With threats evolving daily, security roles can’t be left to chance. We source talent that safeguards businesses from risk.
We recruit senior leaders who make change happen. From Heads of Department to Directors and CIOs, our searches are discreet, structured, and focused on long-term impact.
Reliable software needs rigorous testing. We place professionals who build quality into every stage of development.
We place designers and developers who turn ideas into working products. From UX and UI through to front-end, back-end and full-stack, we connect businesses with the people who create digital experiences that both look right and work right.
From shaping roadmaps to landing delivery, we recruit product managers, owners and project leaders who bring clarity and structure. They balance user needs with business goals and make sure change happens without unnecessary drama.
We don’t post for the sake of posting. Every role we share is a genuine opportunity, clearly defined and matched to what candidates are looking for next.
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Here’s what clients and candidates say after working with us:
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Straight answers to common hiring questions.
Because they’re in demand. The best people usually have several offers on the table, which means businesses need a clear process and quick decisions.
Because the right people aren’t always applying. Many of the strongest hires are made by reaching out directly to candidates who aren’t actively job-hunting.
Contingent is transactional and only paid on success. Retained is a structured partnership - with commitment on both sides - and delivers stronger results for senior or specialist hires.
Because too many agencies chase volume instead of value. Real results come from understanding the market properly and putting context before speed.
Candour is built on people who know their markets and care about doing things properly. From directors with decades of experience to consultants embedded in their niches, our team is united by the same values: clarity, accountability, and a focus on lasting results.
