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The Team
Our team is made up of over 90 personalities who all have one thing in common: they are passionate about technology.
Martin Blythe
Founder & MDUK, USA, AUS - The Searchability GroupTech enthusiast, ex-superstar DJ (almost) and father of three beautiful girls. Loves recruitment… genuinely!
Dan Butler
DirectorUK - KlickstartersWhen I’m not recruiting I enjoy sailing and spending time with the family – two young children don’t leave much spare time! I studied aviation at University and hold a private pilots licence with over 50 hours of flying under my belt to date!
Olly Preston
DirectorUK, USA, AUS - IT ContractsMy main hobbies when I’m not placing IT Contractors are sports and socialising. I love Man UTD and have been to three European Cup Finals.
Chris Hopley
DirectorUK, USA - DevOps & CloudDirector of Searchability USA, My recruitment sweet spot is DevOps but I still work in a variety of tech specialisms. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, traveling, watching football and technology.
Patrick Doyle
Principal ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentDescribe myself in 3 words… Tall, dark and handsome of course! My motto is “work hard, play hard”, so as well as sourcing digital talent across the North West I love partying and socialising!
Sophie Hopley
Head of Employer Brand & MarketingUK, USA, AUS - The Searchability GroupPassionate about employer branding, marketing and social. Outside of work I’ll probably be chasing after my baby boy or getting out in the fresh air for a run!
Gabbi Trotter
Divisional Consultant#1 Software Testing Fan, Advocate of women in tech, Speaker, Mini Dachshund and Mini human mum. QABC Founder and Co-Host of Ministry of Testing.
James Gambino
Divisional ConsultantUK - IT ContractsI’d describe myself as very energetic! When I’m not at Searchability I’m probably playing football, golf or going air rifle shooting!
Will Roebuck
DirectorUK, USA - NS&DI specialise in sourcing candidates for specialist security cleared tech roles. Outside of work you’ll catch me watching Football (I’m a Nottingham Forest Fan), climbing mountains, or watching lots of Netflix!
Dave Henderson
Recruitment ManagerUK - IT ContractsI have two boys aged under 10, who take up most of my free time, but when I do get a minute to myself I enjoy the football, I’m a Newcastle United season ticket holder (for my sins). I also enjoy Films, boxing, reading and pub quizzes!
Kelly Harvey
Divisional Delivery ConsultantUK - HirecrackerWhen I’m not recruiting tech talent you’ll find me dancing – especially tap dancing! I once taught children on Broadway in New York for Camp America!
Janyve Blythe
Head of Internal TalentI am a hectic mum of three little girls and two little dogs! I am a caravan enthusiast and love booking holidays in the sunshine! Other passions include cooking and drinking gin!
Cheryl Muskin
Group HR DirectorI welcomed my first grandchild in January 2020 – but you won’t find me knitting, more likely developing my passion for well-being. I am a qualified hypnotherapist and now on my way to becoming a reiki master!
Daniel Jones
Lead ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentWhen I’m not recruiting as a part of the Searchability team I can be commonly found in a wrestling ring. I have been wrestling since the age of 11 and have been doing it professionally for over 10 years!
Dominic Barbet
Lead ConsultantUK - NS&DPart of the National Security & Intelligence team – outside of work I enjoy skiing, occasionally going to the gym and spending far too much time in my local sports bar!
Daniel Massey
Principal ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentWhen I’m not speaking to software developers in the Midlands you’ll either find me in the gym or cheering on the mighty Liverpool FC. Devoted foodie who is partial to the odd glass of red wine.
Charlie Doyle
Senior ConsultantUK - HirecrackerA big house music fan, I’m also a massive Man United fan & have travelled all over to watch them play.
Luke Parry
Divisional ConsultantUK - DevOps & Cloud, IT SupportI enjoy watching sports both live and on TV with a drink in hand. I am a huge Manchester United Fan, along with an avid interest in F1 and Golf!
Georgia Bloor
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Hirecracker, Military DivisionI’m a confident person with a very positive outlook on life. When I’m not working i’m normally taking my dogs for long walks. I enjoy going out to nice restaurants and eating good food with my friends and family.
Beth Allen
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentOutside of work I enjoy, spending quality time with my family and visiting new places/ destinations. As a goal of mine is to travel the world one day! I also am partial to a glass of prosecco with my friends on the weekends, and every now and then attempting to bake!
Jack Crowley
Recruitment ManagerUSA - SearchabilityI love to watch football and horseracing – I moved to Chester 3 years ago from Dubai and haven’t looked back since! When I am not in work you will usually find me in a bar around Chester.
Monika Pugh Jones
Operations CoordinatorOutside of work I enjoy baking, cooking, and watching films. You’ll often find me at the pub with my friends and family, and love to take part in the pub quiz.
Ryan Baker
Recruitment ConsultantUK - NS&DWhen I’m not working as part of the Searchability National Security and Defence team, you’ll probably find me in a bar with my friends (I am partial to the odd tequila shot) or out walking with my friends.
Danielle Trotter
Recruitment ConsultantUK - DigitalThe main things I enjoy doing are spending time with my family on big dog walks, going to the gym and out for food. I also love binge watching YouTube videos and any activity I can incorporate wine in to.
Olivia Massey
Senior ConsultantUK - DigitalWhen I am not working, you will find me with my miniature sausage dog. We love the outdoors so you will always find us exploring new places. When indoors you will find me renovating my home or doing special effects makeup.
Chelsea Hackett
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Big Data & AnalyticsI would say I am a social butterfly who loves spending time going on walks up Snowdonia and in the Welsh hills. I am also described as a bit of a gym rat. When I am not up in the hills or at the gym I will probably be out living it up with a prosecco at hand. Girls love to have fun after all!
Henry Clay-Davies
Senior ConsultantUK - NS&DI love to travel and explore new places. I’m a big sports fan so usually spend my weekends watching rugby or football with some mates with a drink in hand!
Thomas Fulton
Senior ConsultantUK - Hirecracker, Military DivisionA passionate HM Forces Veteran, I now run the Military Desk here at Hirecracker where I specialise in placing ex-forces candidates into forces-friendly companies. When I’m not doing this you’ll either find me in the gym, playing/watching football or enjoying a glass of Malbec in my back garden with my feet up!
Chloe Jephson
Senior Employer Brand & Marketing ExecutiveUK, USA, AUS - The Searchability GroupI help take care of all things Marketing & Employer Branding as part of Holler and the wider Searchability Group. Outside of work, you can usually find me in the pub with friends and a glass of wine, or watching movies at home with a takeaway!
Cameron Chambers
Senior ConsultantUK - Gaming & DigitalIn my spare time I love to watch football (Liverpool) and the boxing! Love the gym, a good series, food and having a few drinks usually the Chester area or over in Liverpool! Ghetto golf anyone?
Erica Davis
Finance ManagerUK, USA, AUS - The Searchability GroupWhen I am not in the office covering all things Finance you’ll fine me spending time with family, friends and my horse. I love the outdoors, trying new tapas restaurants and indulging in the odd glass of wine!
Charlotte McGill
Recruitment ConsultantOutside of work I love walking my cockapoo Betsy, listening to Sam fender on repeat and going out for drinks with the girls. I’ve had a season ticket for Tranmere since I was just 2 days old! I’m also a blackbelt and multi-national champion in Taekwondo.
Lewis Hayward
Senior ConsultantUK - NS&DRecruiting as part of the National Security & Defence team. Avid Manchester United fan, true crime-doc enthusiast, average cook.
Lewis Thompson
Senior ConsultantUK - NS&DOutside of the office I am a massive foodie and fitness freak. If you don’t see me in the gym, on a running track or in a boxing ring, then I am probably sat somewhere eating/drinking my body weight in something.
Shaun Varley
Recruitment ConsultantUK - NS&DWhen I’m not hard at work I’ll either be out in Manchester having drinks with friends or cheering on Manchester United at Old Trafford!
Eamonn O’Brien
Finance AssistantI love spending time with friends & family, trying new foods & travelling when I can to anywhere new and exciting. I’m an active person, regularly going to the gym, rock climbing & training in Japanese Jujitsu. I also love to relax watching a TV series, game or book.
Ryan Horne
Lead ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentWhen I’m not recruiting software developers, you will probably find me sat near a TV watching football (Man United FC) or Rugby League (St Helens RLFC) and when I’m doing neither of them activities I will be found in the pub!
Fergal O’Shea
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentIn my spare time, I like attending European music festivals, Watching Liverpool FC, playing Rugby & going for a pint with my mates!
Josh Kellard
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Hirecracker, Military DivisionI’m From Bournemouth and moved to Chester just over a year ago, In my Spare time I like going to the Gym and doing Brazilian jiu jitsu, or you will find me out at either a pub or a restaurant.
Lottie Speak
Finance AssistantWhen I’m not in work I’m usually out in the countryside for walks with the dog, out socialising with friends and family and trying different places for food (and drinks)!
Ryan Jones
Recruitment ConsultantUK - IT ContractsWhen not placing the best IT & Digital Contractors in London, I enjoy watching and playing football, going to the gym and abusing my Spotify playlist!
Lauren Sollars
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentWhen I’m not working you will find me snuggled up on the sofa with my dog, drinking lots of tea and eating snacks. I also enjoy going to nice restaurants and am partial to a Pornstar Martini!
Kyle Downey
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentOutside of work, I like spending time with my Fiancé, my dog’s and eating un-fried halloumi. I could have been a professional athlete, but I retired at an early age!
Alexandra Williams
Recruitment ConsultantUK - KlickstartersIn my free time you will find me mostly hiking, paddleboarding or walking my Hungarian vizsla dog called Rossi! Anything outdoors! My favourite food is Italian, with a big glass of wine.
Vernon Rose
Lead ConsultantUK - AI, Data & Cyber SecurityHi, I’m Vern – A MASSIVE UFC and Boxing Fan – combat sports is my thing! In my spare time, I love to cook/bake (with country songs on in the background) but mostly spend time acting silly with my wife and kids. Now and again, I will take to the roads on my motorbike – I have a healthy appetite for speed but do enjoy a cruise on country lanes.
Paolo Melacrinis
Senior ConsultantUSA - Robotics, Software EngineeringAfter a short stint as a chef I’m back doing what I do best – RECRUITMENT! When I am out of the office, you will find me on the touchline cheering my son on in his football!
Lydia Price
Business Operations AssistantUK, USA, AUS - SearchabilityI am part of the Candidate Care team here at Searchability. Outside of work, I enjoy going out for a few drinks with my friends, anywhere with a bit of live music! I also love to keep active and I am a former national finalist in swimming!
Laura Jackson
Recruitment ConsultantUK - NS&DI love staying active! Outside of work, you can find me at the gym, enjoying fun workout classes (I especially love Pilates), or taking long walks with my friends.
Tony Stockton
Kyle Lynch
Delivery ConsultantUK - Software DevelopmentWhen I’m not working, I’m usually watching/playing football and basketball, keeping fit or I’m in the pub with a Guinness!
Sophie Marshall
Recruitment ConsultantUK - Design & Creative, DigitalAnything food or wine related goes without saying! Aside from indulging in either of those, you’d find me spending time with my friends, family or at the Pilates Studio!