CK Facilities Management x Candr

Candr's relationship with this group started on the social care side of the business, before we were introduced to Luke - who needed a Bid Manager to spearhead the bids function at their newly acquired business, CK Facilities Management. CK was the beginning of the groups FM journey in the UK, and it was a genuinely exciting time to be involved. This was early 2025.

The brief was specific: someone who could bring a strong grasp of the end-to-end bid process, write compellingly, and combine both with real cleaning industry experience. Those three things were non-negotiable, which meant this wasn't a role we could fill through applications alone — we had to go out and find the right person.

We ran a thorough search, had some great conversations along the way, and ultimately placed Tanisha - who is still with the business and going from strength to strength.

Fast forward six months, and Luke was ready to grow again. CK is firmly in growth mode, with real ambition to make their mark on the UK market and expand. So out we went again, same remit: a Bid Manager who can write, own the process end-to-end, and bring that cleaning sector knowledge.

Second time around, we found Alex — who joined in early 2026 and has hit the ground running. The team are delighted, and we're looking forward to continuing our work with CK and the wider group.

Here's what Luke, Tanisha, and Alex had to say about their time with Candr.

Luke House
Head of Business Development

“Throughout the process, Stuart was highly communicative and supportive, helping us refine our approach once the ideal requirement was identified. The candidate provided was of exceptional quality and matched our needs perfectly. The search took approximately two months, and I would absolutely recommend Stuart to others.”

Tanisha Harvey
Bid Manager

“I honestly can't recommend Candr Recruitment enough! From start to finish, the process was seamless. Stuart was absolutely brilliant — kind, accommodating, and truly supportive every step of the way. As a mum, flexibility is so important to me, and Stuart really understood that. He took the time to find me an amazing role that fits perfectly around my life and family commitments.

Throughout the process, communication was outstanding. Stuart always answered any questions promptly and clearly, so there was never any confusion or uncertainty. It didn't take long at all to find the right role, everything moved quickly but still felt thoughtful and tailored to me.

I felt really valued during the whole experience. Stuart made the journey feel personal and genuine, not just like another placement. I would 100% recommend Candr to anyone looking for a recruiter who truly listens and cares.

Thank you again for everything!”

Alex Aspden
Bid Manager

“Stuart reached out to me with an excellent opportunity and I’m very happy he did. He was very informative about the role, the company, and the industry, ensuring I was fully comfortable with his handling of the process.

He communicated well, keeping me in the loop of updates as soon as he had them and was very reassuring regarding interviews and assessments. The process was completed in around 7 weeks (from first contact to offer), highlighting a speedy process which has landed me a role I am ecstatic to be in.

I would highly recommend using Stuart and Candr for recruitment opportunities as he carefully manages every stage very professional. Couldn’t be happier”