Sam Amos is sales director at SafeRec. With a background in financial risk and nearly a decade of experience in the contractor payroll industry, Sam has earned a reputation for helping some of the UK’s largest recruitment businesses strengthen their supply chain and scale with confidence. At SafeRec, he leads the commercial strategy, working closely with agencies to deliver real-time payroll auditing and the transparency today’s industry demands — enabling firms not just to stay compliant, but to build trust and drive growth.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Amanda Whicher is Director of Technology at Hays UK&I. With over 17 years of experience in the recruitment sector, Amanda has a wealth of insights on the challenges employers face accessing and retaining talent. She has a particular interest in encouraging more women into tech, to expand their career opportunities and create more diverse and inclusive tech teams.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

David Jennings is SThree’s Sales Director. David is responsible for Sthree Leeds including a large Northern Tech contract team made up of 21 Tech Specialists.

James Hallahan, Hays, Director of Technology Solutions (UK&I), has over 20 years’ experience in technology and digital recruitment, and solutions that deliver outcomes for customer success. James is responsible for delivering strategic growth across both the private and public sectors, through scaling existing products and services and innovating with new solutions to both existing and new markets within which we operate

Shwezin Win is a fully qualified and experienced Personal Performance Coach. She has worked for over 20 years in small and major businesses within retail and marketing. She has held senior positions, managed large teams and worked for many years within IT/transformational projects, which is how she has had the experience of working with so many contractors. She set up Win at life to help as many people as possible to thrive rather than survive.

Chartergates is the country’s leading tax, VAT and employment law expert.  Chartergates specialises in technical, advisory and contentious work, including, employment status, IR35, umbrella company compliance, HMRC enquiries, HMRC penalties, CITB levy, the cancellation of gross payment status and all areas of employment law.

Charlie Cox is the commercial director of SThree, which is a global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with dynamic organisations across the world. Charlie has been in the staffing industry for 17 years, with most of that being in the contractor sector. He has global staffing experience, and a UK-specific focus having managed the SThree PLC strategy for off-payroll reform in the private sector.  

Shwezin Win is a fully qualified and experienced Personal Performance Coach. She has worked for over 20 years in small and major businesses within retail and marketing. She has held senior positions, managed large teams and worked for many years within IT/transformational projects, which is how she has had the experience of working with so many contractors. She set up Win at life to help as many people as possible to thrive rather than survive.

Tania is the global public policy director of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). She is a solicitor who has worked exclusively in the professional staffing sector since 1999, joining APSCo in 2016.

Charlie Cox is the commercial director of SThree, which is a global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with dynamic organisations across the world. Charlie has been in the staffing industry for 17 years, with most of that being in the contractor sector. He has global staffing experience, and a UK-specific focus having managed the SThree PLC strategy for off-payroll reform in the private sector.  

With over 45 years of experience in finance, of which nearly 20 years have been in the recruitment sector Alan has gained a deep understanding of various industries including transport, logistics, recruitment agency, construction, technology and engineering. Throughout his seven years with Matchtech, Alan has led the UK-based transactional finance teams and is responsible for all pay and bill.

Embedded in the UK Defence & Security market for the past 13 years, Michael currently leads a team of experienced client development managers, recruitment business partners, delivery consultants and candidate care specialists, providing specialist recruitment expertise to clients.

Nick Singh has over 20 years’ experience in the interim, contract & permanent qualified accountancy market. Over that time, Nick has gained a wealth of experience in providing consultancy to a range of businesses, having built up an excellent reputation based on honesty, integrity and consistently delivering the highest quality of service to companies and job-seekers.  

Ged McNamara is the director of client technology and automation at Randstad UK. With more than a decade's experience in business analysis, he began to specialise in Robotic Process Automation in 2019, when he became Randstad's RPA domain leader. Ged began his career in technology with American pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly & Company. He joined Randstad, the world’s largest recruitment company, in 2010.

James is a cyber-security recruitment expert with over eight years of professional experience. He focuses on recruiting mid to senior-level technical security professionals, including Security Architects, Engineers, CISOs, directors, and Heads of Information Security. He is committed to promoting inclusion and equality in all STEM fields and empowers both candidates and clients to create a more supportive environment for future STEM professionals.

Ged McNamara is the director of client technology and automation at Randstad UK. With more than a decade's experience in business analysis, he began to specialise in Robotic Process Automation in 2019, when he became Randstad's RPA domain leader. Ged began his career in technology with American pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly & Company. He joined Randstad, the world’s largest recruitment company, in 2010.

Jamie’s recruitment experience spans across 12 years. At Matchtech, he leads a team of consultants specialising in core areas of technology including Cloud, DevOps & IT Security. He has worked across a number of sectors supplying technology professionals in a multitude of industries including  technology consultancies, retail, defence, public sector, financial services & energy starting as a resourcer and now leading multiple teams within the technology division of the STEM specialist recruitment partner. 

Nick Singh has over 20 years’ experience in the interim, contract & permanent qualified accountancy market. Over that time, Nick has gained a wealth of experience in providing consultancy to a range of businesses, having built up an excellent reputation based on honesty, integrity and consistently delivering the highest quality of service to companies and job-seekers.  

Rhona Carmichael is chief commercial officer at Nash Squared, parent company of leading global technology recruitment company Harvey Nash. Rhona has a wealth of technology recruitment and leadership experience and is a regular commentator and speaker on latest technology and talent trends shaping the UK and global technology sector. 

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Since 2014, Pendy has been recruiting in the telecoms sector specialising in placing contractors and permanent telecom professionals within the UK and European market. Having placed candidates in a variety of telecom companies, he recruits into some of the world’s leading enterprises. Pendy's clients value his speed in finding candidates with skill-sets that are in shortage areas such as 5G site delivery, design and cloud/virtualised core. Whereas, his candidates rely on his telecoms and technology market expertise to connect them with the best job opportunities on offer.

As head of cyber security at Leap29, Georgi plays a key role in client and candidate management within the Cyber Security market. Through her years working within the tech space, covering IT support, cloud Infrastructure and cyber security, Georgi has developed a strong understanding of the market and a wide network of qualified professionals. She prides herself on finding candidates that not only have the technical knowledge and experience, but who also drive business growth for her clients.

Since joining Leap29 Ben has made a significant impact in the business, helping to build its recruitment team and client-base from scratch, delivering recruitment services for key clients. Ben is an excellent relationship-builder and has a strong record of recruiting for software professionals across Digital & Development. Ben uses a variety of headhunting, talent reports, networking, and sourcing techniques to ensure a consistent and constant flow of excellent qualified, highly attractive, and sought-after professionals across Europe.

Alexandra Langston is contractor payroll manager at Gattaca Plc. Having qualified at level 3, Alexandra has worked for the group for 21 years and is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of approximately 4,000 contractors a week. Alexandra also takes responsibility for change programmes and the training and development of the payroll team.

Jamie’s recruitment experience spans across 12 years. At Matchtech, he leads a team of consultants specialising in core areas of technology including Cloud, DevOps & IT Security. He has worked across a number of sectors supplying technology professionals in a multitude of industries including  technology consultancies, retail, defence, public sector, financial services & energy starting as a resourcer and now leading multiple teams within the technology division of the STEM specialist recruitment partner. 

James Dilks is a senior cyber and information security recruitment consultant for Hays in Yorkshire and the North East. He specialises in the recruitment of cyber and information security candidates, ensuring organisations are supported by the best talent to keep their businesses secure in a tumultuous and ever-changing threat landscape.

Luke Hollands has a passion for connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities in the ever-evolving world of contracting. In his 12 years with Matchtech, Luke has become a trusted partner for both contractors seeking the perfect role and businesses searching for the right expertise. His expertise lies in matching skills and experience, while ensuring cultural fit between contractors and the companies they collaborate with.

Deb Murphy has worked within compliance for over 15 years, both in operational and technical roles.  Prior to joining FCSA, Deb worked within the insurance sector, before moving to an umbrella, CIS and accountancy provider. As head of operations at FCSA, Deb is responsible for the actions behind the scenes including membership, compliance and events. 

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Shwezin Win is a fully qualified and experienced Personal Performance Coach. She has worked for over 20 years in small and major businesses within retail and marketing. She has held senior positions, managed large teams and worked for many years within IT/transformational projects, which is how she has had the experience of working with so many contractors. She set up Win at life to help as many people as possible to thrive rather than survive.

Freddie Short heads-up Randstad's technology recruitment, spanning across six different teams in five locations. He is an industry award-winning consultant, manager and director with 11 years' experience of working in the IT recruitment industry. His speciality was originally around software development and the business now oversees senior appointments, change & transformation, cyber / security, software development, data, infrastructure, and QA / Testing.  He graduated from The University of Exeter in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science with Honours. He went straig

Adrian Smith is the senior director of operations for recruiter Randstad UK. He has worked for Randstad since 2002 when he joined as a consultant. Educated at Loughborough and the Sorbonne, he enjoys rugby, sailing, and winter sports.

Simon Duff is the Global Operations Director at Leap29, a world-leading global recruitment and Employer of Record (EOR) partner. With 15 years of experience in recruitment and global employment management, Simon has a proven track record and knowledge of successfully building and leading teams that deliver exceptional results.

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

Shwezin Win is a fully qualified and experienced Personal Performance Coach. She has worked for over 20 years in small and major businesses within retail and marketing. She has held senior positions, managed large teams and worked for many years within IT/transformational projects, which is how she has had the experience of working with so many contractors. She set up Win at life to help as many people as possible to thrive rather than survive.

Shwezin Win is a fully qualified and experienced Personal Performance Coach. She has worked for over 20 years in small and major businesses within retail and marketing. She has held senior positions, managed large teams and worked for many years within IT/transformational projects, which is how she has had the experience of working with so many contractors. She set up Win at life to help as many people as possible to thrive rather than survive.

Adrian Smith is the senior director of operations for recruiter Randstad UK. He has worked for Randstad since 2002 when he joined as a consultant. Educated at Loughborough and the Sorbonne, he enjoys rugby, sailing, and winter sports.

Adrian Smith is the senior director of operations for recruiter Randstad UK. He has worked for Randstad since 2002 when he joined as a consultant. Educated at Loughborough and the Sorbonne, he enjoys rugby, sailing, and winter sports.

Charlie Cox is the commercial director of SThree, which is a global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with dynamic organisations across the world. Charlie has been in the staffing industry for 17 years, with most of that being in the contractor sector. He has global staffing experience, and a UK-specific focus having managed the SThree PLC strategy for off-payroll reform in the private sector.  

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Ian Storey is a Director at Hays, specialising in technology recruitment. Ian has over 20 years of experience running successful multi-discipline recruitment businesses across both the public and private sectors. Ian’s areas of expertise include data and advanced analytics, cloud and infrastructure, ERP, leadership and projects and change management.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Adrian Smith is the senior director of operations for recruiter Randstad UK. He has worked for Randstad since 2002 when he joined as a consultant. Educated at Loughborough and the Sorbonne, he enjoys rugby, sailing, and winter sports.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

James Fogg is Founder and CEO at RoleCatcher.com. He has experience as a strategic change consultant, business analyst, and PRINCE2 certified project manager from a technical background with extensive and varied experience in Financial Services.

Adrian Smith is the senior director of operations for recruiter Randstad UK. He has worked for Randstad since 2002 when he joined as a consultant. Educated at Loughborough and the Sorbonne, he enjoys rugby, sailing, and winter sports.

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

TaxScouts is an online tax return service where self-employed people can get qualified accounts to help and support with their tax returns. TaxScouts was launched in 2018 by founding employees of TransferWise and MarketInvoice with the aim of helping the 12 million + people in the UK that have to go through the stressful process of submitting self-assessment tax returns every year.

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

Mark Primrose provides employment law advice to employers and employees. He has experience advising on contentious issues between employers and employees in the Employment Tribunal and Civil Courts alongside providing solutions and practical guidance in respect of non-contentious workplace matters. Mark is a member of the Employment Lawyers’ Association (ELA).

Komal is a legal consultant at Gerrish Legal, holder of an LL.B in Law and French Law from the University of Birmingham, and a candidate for the French Bar preparation at the Sorbonne Law School, Paris. She currently specialises in commercial contracts, data protection and intellectual property in the tech, e-commerce, recruitment and fashion industries.