Our Team

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At CPS Group, we pride ourselves on the expertise of our specialist teams. They use their specific understanding and knowledge to get results across three industry sectors; IT recruitment, engineering recruitment and ERP recruitment.

The people who work at CPS Group are easy-going, passionate and friendly. They always go the extra mile for our clients and candidates. They are our experts at finding experts.

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Jason Grandin
Founder & Group CEO

What I Do

I’m responsible for building a fantastic team to help formulate our strategic vision and deliver our ambitious growth targets. With over 20 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, I am proud to have overseen the CPS Group grow to being the successful technical recruitment company we see today. With so much more to achieve, the future for the company is very exciting.

Best thing about CPS Group

Seeing inexperienced new consultants develop into credible business people, understanding their value in CPS Group by managing their own teams and contributing to the success of the company. The opportunity for career development is here for anyone who has the confidence and drive to push themselves.

Interests

A passionate Cardiff City fan and season ticket holder for as long as I can remember. Having put cycling behind me, I spend a lot of my time running and enjoy 5k, 10k and half marathon distances around Cardiff in all weather. Away from sport, I have what some may call an unhealthy obsession with Bob Dylan, and an encyclopaedic memory on his albums and song lyrics!

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Spencer Symmons
Group CIO

What I Do

I'm responsible for setting the strategic vision and growth plans of the group and helping our fantastic management team deliver it.

Best thing about CPS Group

Passion, Pride, Ambition, Expert and Results are our core values. As a "Values" led business our culture is key to success and it's recognised and rewarded as such. This leads to high retention levels and multiple awards and accreditations. We've been included in the prestigious "Great Places to Work". We're a Silver level "Investor in People" and in 2016 we won "Cardiff Employer of the Year" in the Cardiff Business awards. We create an environment where success is inevitable.

Interests

Previously a maximum break Snooker player, these days I`m an injury-prone tennis player, avid awful skier, and a V8 petrol head. Most of my spare time is taken up spending as much time as possible with the family.

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Huw Pryce
Group COO

What I Do

Every day is different! The challenges of operational responsibility for a growing and thriving business means that planning a week of activities will always result in a need to prioritise. What makes me tick? Interacting with clients. What will always be prioritised? Interacting with clients! I’m fortunate to work with a management team who take real ownership for their individual areas of responsibility. My role is to guide, support and allow our people to feel empowered, making the right decision for the business, every time.

Best thing about CPS Group

Easy - our people!

Interests

Family and socialising with friends… ideally over a pint whilst watching Rugby Union. As a dad to two young girls, I spend my weekends watching gymnastics, cheerleading and dance…not Rugby Union.

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Nick Louden
Group CFO

What I Do

I am principally responsible for the company’s financial strategy, stewardship and governance. Having joined in 2021, I bring vast experience gained as CFO in a range of UK and global businesses spanning a wide range of sectors, sizes and ownerships. My days are extremely varied and enjoyable, ranging from overseeing day to day financial matters right through to sharing in senior strategic decision making around the future growth of the business, always enjoyably interacting with the great team of talented and enthusiastic colleagues.

Best thing about CPS Group

Many businesses talk the clichéd talk around people and culture but few actually walk the walk like CPS. The commitment and enthusiasm of the dynamic, talented team is infectious, thriving on the endless opportunities for personal growth, development and reward in such a positive environment. Throw in a huge slice of fun and a relaxed but thoroughly professional business style and you have a pretty special mix.

Interests

I am happiest when spending quality time with family and friends, often socialising with some good food and drink. I like overseas holidays, music, country walks and cycling. I usually have a DIY project on the go at home, spending some quality hours in my garage! I am a lifelong rugby union fan and avidly follow Wales and the Ospreys, through both highs and lows!

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Adam Rees
Head of Consulting

What I Do

A specialist across the Microsoft development stack, I work with C#, ASP, VB, SQL Server, SharePoint, Sitecore and Dynamics.

Best thing about CPS Group

The culture here is very lively. Recruitment is a demanding job, but the atmosphere in the office means there’s always a laugh!

Interests

Motorcycles, sport and computers. If not on a track-day, I’m usually watching sport or fixing someone’s computer/laptop.

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David Southwood
Delivery Manager

What I Do

I am the Manager for the Bristol Delivery Team. My role is to make sure we are a highly effective and efficient Delivery function for the business. I will be using my 15+ years experience to help coach, mentor and develop the Delivery team focussing on recruitment across the whole IT sector ensuring we are placing the best possible candidates for our clients!

Best thing about CPS Group

The people are great and the culture / ethos of the company is fantastic. Everyone is approachable, friendly and willing to help.

Interests

Family, food, football and holidays!

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Elisabeth Rilatt
Head of People

What I Do

With over 15 years commercial recruitment experience gained from working for a blend of both large global recruitment businesses to smaller and more specialist boutique agencies, I took my agency experience and transitioned into the wonderful world of talent acquisition! This allows me to focus not only on recruiting the best people, but also to be a strategic part of shaping and growing a business – something that makes me feel incredibly proud! As Head of People at CPS my role predominately focuses on identifying the best talent and future talent for our exciting portfolio of brands. Being the first point of contact for our internal recruitment process, I work closely with our team of credible managers to find like-minded people to join our ever-growing teams!

Best thing about CPS Group

Our people and our culture. We have a super-friendly and supportive environment that offers every individual not just a ‘job’ but a place where they can grow and develop a long-term career. There’s a feeling of pride at CPS that is contagious when you join us!

Interests

I’m someone who loves to travel, I’ve been to many places in the world with more on my bucket list! A huge foodie, I like to cook or go to nice restaurants as well as enjoy a good glass of wine (a lovely cold glass of Whispering Angel is my absolute favourite!). I used to have a successful fashion & beauty blog that I ran in my spare time and saw me working and collaborating with well-known cosmetic, skincare and retail brands (including Harrods!), this has taken a backseat as of late, but I still enjoy fashion and beauty and spend a silly amount of time online shopping!

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Jacob Bloom
Associate Director

What I Do

I specialise within the IT contract space and manage several of CPS Group's key accounts.

Best thing about CPS Group

It has to be the company culture. Being such a competitive environment also makes it an exciting place to work in. Despite each consultant working in their own vertical, everybody chips in and contributes to help one another hit targets and grow.

Interests

My Wife, Dog, football & food

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Jake Denman
Permanent Director

What I Do

I am a .NET specialist recruiter focusing on South Wales and the South West. I take great pride in my work by forming strong relationships with a large majority of leading tech businesses in the area. I have built up an extensive network over the past four years surrounding myself with the top Development talent in the area and helping them to find their dream role.

Best thing about CPS Group

I really enjoy working at CPS. As a team, everyone wants to do well. As much as we all work very hard at CPS, we have plenty of fun along the way which makes it a great place to work!

Interests

When I’m not in the office, I love socializing, watching rugby and drinking beer.

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Laura Thomas
Head of Business Operations

What I Do

I manage the ongoing review, development and implementation of structured training across our consultant population. As someone who has worked as a billing recruitment consultant and manager, I have worked in the same environment as our consultants, and help them strive for excellence, showcasing the behaviours instilled in our company Values along the way.

Best thing about CPS Group

As an employee of over 7 years, the company has changed, for the better, over that time. But without a doubt, the best part of CPS has always been the people. The culture and bond amongst the team is what makes us who we are.

Interests

Drinking a lot of gin and trying not to complain too much about how people mis-use our CRM.

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Olivia Dean
Learning & Development Manager

What I Do

I work as a Learning and Development manager coaching people on all things recruitment whether you are a trainee starting your recruitment career or a more experienced consultant looking to upskill, improve or increase your billing & earning potential. I offer a variety of training programmes including deskside coaching.

Best thing about CPS Group

The people of course. We have a number of friendly, professional and most of all talented consultants who work so hard for both their clients and candidates.

Interests

Aside from all things L&D I’m really interested in surfing and skateboarding. I adore being at the beach, in the water, or outdoors in general. I have a real love for the ocean and most the time you’ll find me by the coast and in a wetsuit!

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Sean Walsh
Contract Director

What I Do

I lead the Cardiff division of contract recruiters.

Best thing about CPS Group

The people, in a tough job that has it’s share of difficult days it’s always the team around you here that help you out and pick you up when needed, the beer fridge also helps!

Interests

Spending time with my family, watching a variety of sports and who doesn’t love a holiday

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Simon Broderick
Team Manager

What I Do

I am a Team Manager in the Bristol office, heading up the team of specialist permanent consultants. My personal focus is .NET development across Bristol and the South West and I work with developers, architects and managers to help build their teams and further their careers.

Best thing about CPS Group

The way the team is set up allows us all to do a great job for our clients and gives everyone a platform for personal success and promotion opportunities, so everyone is enthused and passionate about their jobs. Since joining CPS Group I have been blown away by how friendly and inclusive everyone across the business is.

Interests

I have two young children who take up almost all my time outside of work, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve always loved travelling, hiking, food and red wine – and any combination of those is even better!

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Stuart Swift
Team Manager

What I Do

I specialise in recruiting QA/Test experts for permanent roles throughout the UK. I get to work with candidates to help them find their dream role and ensure my clients find the best available candidate for their roles.

Best thing about CPS Group

The culture here is brilliant. Everyone is very good at what they do, and all have a real laugh when working. Everyone strives to give the best service to clients and consultants and it is a great place to work.

Interests

When not working, I spend the majority of time with my partner and young sons. With the little free time that I have, I enjoy catching up with friends and family over a couple of beers and completing the occasional triathlon.

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