David Bowles

I am the Managing Director, supporting all divisions across the business and drawing on a strong foundation in contract recruitment. My role focuses on shaping strategy, enhancing team performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. I work closely with our management team to ensure we consistently deliver high-quality recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates.

I feel really proud and genuinely excited. It’s a role I’ve grown into through hands-on experience over the years, starting at 19 with no formal plan but a lot of drive and determination. Now, being in a position where I can help shape the future of the business and support the team really means something to me. It feels like a natural step forward, and I’m energised by the opportunity to make a real impact.

My goals in this role are to strengthen how we support both clients and candidates, improve the quality and consistency of our service, and help the business grow in a sustainable way. I want to make sure clients receive a more proactive, responsive, and consultative recruitment service, while candidates benefit from better communication, stronger guidance, and access to opportunities that genuinely match their skills and ambitions. I also want to continue improving team performance, service standards, and the overall experience we provide throughout the recruitment process. I am also passionate about building high-performance teams and fostering a culture that drives results. I collaborate with each division to improve productivity, support career progression, and maintain a high-performance environment.

Your role helps clients because you set the standards for delivery, service quality, and commercial focus across the business. That means clients are more likely to get a recruitment partner that understands their needs properly, moves quickly, and represents their brand well in the market. You also shape the strategy behind how your teams operate, which can improve speed, quality, and consistency. I love winning at Recruitment, and this means placing candidates into our clients which is a positive for everyone.

For candidates, your role helps by creating an agency that is credible, well-run, and able to give proper guidance rather than just pushing CVs. When you lead the business well strategically, candidates benefit from stronger communication, better-matched roles, and a more professional process from first contact through to placement. You also influence the culture, which matters because it affects how candidates are treated and how well consultants support their career move