Background: Having graduated from Leeds University, Matt worked in Corporate Hospitality before joining Thomas Gray in 2014 as a Junior Consultant and developing with the business / forging his career in Search.

 

Expertise: Matt’s role is broadly split across three key areas. He works closely with our MD, Ian, to produce and execute strategy for planned organisational development and growth. He manages service and delivery through our team of specialists and develops key business relationships whilst remaining hands-on to handle senior recruitment for Foundation Clients.

 

Having originally cut his teeth recruiting Site Managers, Matt has an excellent track record of delivery across all functions of Housing, Construction and Fit Out – now primarily at Senior Manager, Head of Department and Director level.

 

Matt’s understanding of our client’s organisational structures allows him to be consultative and solution driven when it comes to advising on recruitment strategy.

 

Greatest achievement at TGL: As a collective he is proud of our reputation and being a trusted partner of our clients and candidates alike. Personally, his track record of delivering on repeat mandates per year for clients, forming authentic relationships and genuinely helping businesses grow / careers flourish.

 

Outside of work: Matt can be seen playing or watching rugby, out with the dogs or failing to catch fish with a fly rod in hand.

Background: Ian played professional sport from an early age and has used his competitive edge, absolute discipline, tenacity and desire to be the best in his field to position a highly regarded firm that he has developed over the last 20 years.

Expertise: Ian is connected at the highest level and has moved some of the industries star performers and remains the ‘go to’ recruiter when hiring Main board, Divisional or Regional Directors.

Greatest achievement at TGL: The team ! Great group of people that Ian looks forward to working closely with everyday and seeing them evolve.

Outside of work: Family fun, travel, fund raising challenges & sport of course!