The Candidate Appoints New Recruitment Director

Leif Radford has been promoted to Recruitment Director at The Candidate, founding the ‘Under 30’s Director’s Club’ by being the only board member at the agency under 30 years old. Leif has steadily developed his career with the company, from his early days as a junior consultant when he joined from the marketing industry in 2017, through to his earning of multiple promotions and now sees himself on the Recruitment Board of Directors at the agency.

Leif Radford, Recruitment Director at The Candidate

He has an inquisitive, numerical mind which has added significant value to the business, positively impacting and improving reporting and analytics systems whilst successfully becoming top biller across multiple quarters. He has consistently delivered in his role during some of the most challenging times in economic history through using his strong candidate and client relationships and understanding of their recruitment needs. His greatest passion is addressing and raising mental health issues whilst highlighting inclusion and diversity in the workplace.  

He joins Brian Matthews, Managing Partner, Colin Telford, Managing Partner, Laura Walters, Board Director and Emma Burke, Recruitment Director on The Candidate Board.

Leif highlighted his delight in the promotion by saying,

"To be promoted to Director at The Candidate at 26 is incredibly humbling. I feel very privileged to have a job that I love, which still challenges me every day and allows me to realise my potential.

The trust and freedom awarded to me by Brian and Colin to explore new ideas is something that has meant the world to me. From setting up my own department, to becoming a qualified Mental Health First Aider, I’m proud of what I’ve been able to achieve so far.

I look forward to tackling the challenges the next 5 years will bring, side by side with our team."

Brian Matthews, Managing Partner explained:

"It is with great pleasure that we appoint Leif into Recruitment Director position. In under 5 years he has achieved so much. He has always been a rising star and it is great to see someone continue to perform and strive to reach their potential and constantly reaching for the next level. He has consistently put the business and his development at the forefront, taking risks and challenging the norm where he has seen fit. He built our Analytics division from scratch and his commitment to diversifying our business offering as well as his sheer determination for success are all qualities that will serve him well in his new role."

Colin Telford, Managing Director went on to say:

"Leif’s promotion to Director is a reward for his hard work for launching his own analytics recruitment department therefore adding significant value to the agency’s overall proposition. He has helped to define our unique culture through team management and forging great relationships throughout the company. His clients trust him explicitly with their business whilst delivering only the best-in-class talent for their business."

Laura Walters, Board Director commented:

“A genuinely proud moment to see someone realise such a well-earned promotion after fast-tracking through the business and achieving great things across so many different areas of the business. Leif is an integral part of The Candidate team.”

Emma Burke, Recruitment Director who also recently was promoted to Director said:

"I am delighted that my colleague and friend has been promoted to a Director. This is a culmination of his determination, ambition and hard work, it’s thoroughly deserved and I am extremely pleased to work with him to help grow and steer the business!"

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