We are Chroma Recruitment.
Based in Manchester, we are specialists in Tech, Digital and Engineering recruitment, supporting professionals and companies across the UK. We provide permanent and contract staffing solutions, tailoring our approach to suit your requirements.
Founded in 2016, our commitment is to Listen, Understand, Consult and Deliver the best possible service. We truly value all our customers, both our clients and candidates, and believe in a quality over quantity approach to recruitment. With a multi-talented team on hand to offer assistance, our personalised approach means that you’ll be able to find the ideal new hire or position in no time.
To us, the personal and cultural fit is just as important as the technical, and getting the right balance is key.
Group Managing Director
OPERATIONS
I’m a Co-Founder and Director of Chroma Recruitment and keep a hand in the recruitment activities as well. I’ve been in the industry for over 20 years, where my specialism is business development across the Manchester tech scene. I love getting out and about and meeting with my clients.
Outside of work, my loves in life are red wine, Manchester United, a flutter, and most of all my two little babies (and my darling wife of course!).
Contract Director
CONTRACT
I’m the Director and one of the Co-Founders here at Chroma Recruitment, with a focus on heading up the IT Division. I started this business after 20 years in recruitment, and have used my experience to manage permanent and contract sales within the company.
Away from my desk, I’ll be riding my mountain bike, driving around the countryside or watching an entire series of Homeland on Netflix.
Engineering Director
ENGINEERING
I’m the Director of Engineering here at Chroma and with nearly 9 years in the recruitment industry, I like to keep close to how the market is changing and evolving. I am hands-on with recruitment, as well as training and developing the growing team around me.
Outside of work, you’ll either find me on the golf course or in the Stretford End watching the greatest football team ever. Apart from that, my time at home is devoted to my wife Laura and my boy Ollie, who genuinely believes he will be the next Paul Pogba!
Operations Director
OPERATIONS
I’m the Head of Operations here at Chroma, so my job spans all departments of the business. I deal with strategy, finance, HR, contractor relationships, training, and compliance. I also keep the office stocked with post-it notes, which is a full-time job in itself!
Outside of work you’ll find me on my yoga mat, hiking up a hill, traveling as much of Europe as I possibly can, or eating a lot of food.
Head of Healthcare
HEALTHCARE
I am the Head of Healthcare for Chroma Recruitment. With 7 years experience in the Healthcare sector, I am opening up a new division for recruitment in Elderly and Children’s Residential Care. I’m looking to speak to Nurses, Managers, and Directors within the Children’s and Elderly Care Homes, and I also currently have a list of highly desirable Children’s Registered Management and Operations positions. I like to work with my clients and candidates as an advisor to help improve their careers or assist them on strategic hires.
At home, I am recently married to Thaissa. Together we have 2 beautiful girls ,Thalia and Thaila, and the TH’s continue into the names of our 2 bunnies, 4 dogs, 3 cats and 1 turtle… can you tell we like animals?
: t.sims@chromarecruitment.com
: Tom Sims
Senior Recruitment Consultant
TECH & DIGITAL
I’m a Technology Recruiter here at Chroma specialising in the Infrastructure and Support market in the North West, covering anything from data management and storage to operating systems to networking and telecommunications platforms.
Outside of work I love spending my time with my daughter, exploring the countryside and travelling whenever possible…and in between that, Netflix.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
TECH & DIGITAL
I am a Recruitment Consultant just starting out my new and (hopefully) successful recruitment career here at Chroma. I’ll be focusing on Tech and Digital roles, ensuring my clients and candidates requirements are met with the highest standards.
Outside of work I’m a dance coach, helping coach 8 teams ranging from 3-63 years old. We compete up and down the country for national titles and hope to earn a place at the World Championships!
Recruitment Consultant
TECH & DIGITAL
I am a delivery Consultant for the Tech and Digital sector here at Chroma. In this role, I will be placing talented software and web developers. My goal is to collaborate with clients and candidates during the recruitment process to create effective results.
Outside of work, I enjoy socialising with my friends (usually through drinking and eating!), exploring new places and being a DJ.
: j.lindley@chromarecruitment.com
Recruitment Consultant
TECH & DIGITAL
I am a Technology Recruiter here at Chroma and I specialise in Infrastructure and Support in the North West. I work with the best Support and IT Engineers in the market that would be a credit to any technical team!
In my spare time I like to keep fit and active as I train Muay Thai and go to the gym. I balance this out with seeing my mates for drinks, good food and a good laugh!
: c.berry@chromarecruitment.com
Delivery Consultant
TECH & DIGITAL
I began my career with Chroma at the start of this year as a delivery consultant with the tech and digital team. I am excited to get stuck into the role working with clients and candidates. I can’t wait to see what I learn here.
Before joining Chroma, I spent four years in West Virginia, USA as a student athlete playing soccer at West Liberty University. Outside of work you are still most likely to catch me either playing or watching football!
Delivery Consultant
TECH & DIGITAL
I am a Delivery Consultant starting out my career here at Chroma. I focus on Tech and Digital roles, ensuring my candidates requirements are met with the highest standards. A hands-on approach is at the heart of what we do, making sure candidates find their new dream role.
I moved to Manchester to do a Masters Degree, and loved the city so much I decided to stay! In my free time outside of work, I like to go out with my friends and have a drink, try new restaurants and go to the cinema.
Engineering Team Lead
ENGINEERING
Here at Chroma, I cover white-collar engineering & manufacturing positions across a wide variety of industries. I started here as a trainee and have progressed to Team Lead of Mechanical and Electrical, with a specialisation in Design Engineers, and currently oversee a team of three.
In my spare time, I enjoy listening to obscure music (in particular punk and hip hop), running or reading. I am also currently training for a marathon!
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ENGINEERING
I am a Recruitment Consultant, specialising in Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineering within the Yorkshire and North East regions. This is my first role in recruitment and I’m really looking forward to my career at Chroma.
Outside of work, I co-run a music events company and in my spare time you can find me playing football, record shopping, DJ’ing and supporting the mighty reds.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ENGINEERING
After an extensive career in energy sales, I decided to move into Engineering Recruitment at Chroma where I focus on Mechanical Design Engineers in the North West.
In my spare time, you can find me exploring the outdoors with my dog Ernie as well as cooking and enjoying listening to my record collection.
Recruitment Consultant
ENGINEERING
I am a Recruitment Consultant specialising in Mechanical Engineering across the Yorkshire region. This is my first role in recruitment so I’m excited to begin my career at Chroma and be involved with the fast-paced Engineering sector.
Away from my desk, you can find me playing 6 aside football with friends or trying not to slice my shot playing golf. Although I love playing sports, nothing comes before watching the best team in Manchester. Come on City!
Recruitment Consultant
I am a recruitment consultant for the engineering team at Chroma, specialising in sourcing mechanical design engineers. This is my first role in recruitment and I look forward to progressing and developing my career.
Outside of work, you’ll find me trying out new bars and restaurants, going to the gym, playing football and watching Liverpool!
Recruitment Consultant
As a Recruitment Consultant at Chroma, my area of expertise lies within the field of Engineering, specifically Electrical Design and Control Systems, and my position is dedicated to the North West region of England. My role involves connecting talented professionals with rewarding opportunities in this sector, fostering growth and success for both clients and candidates.
Outside of the office, you’ll often find me indulging in my love for food and drink by exploring restaurants and bars. Additionally, I’m a passionate Formula 1 enthusiast and enjoy watching the races from the comfort of my couch.
Contract Consultant
ENGINEERING
I’m a Contract Delivery Consultant focusing on Embedded Software Engineering. Recently I kickstarted my career with Chroma and I look forward to helping individuals reach their career goals in Engineering.
Outside work, you’ll find me spending time with my little boy, training hard at the gym or commentating on rugby league games for the BBC.
Principal Consultant
ENGINEERING
I am a recent graduate from the University of Manchester, and I decided I wanted to pursue a career in recruitment. I will be specialising in Electronics in the North East and am excited to see where my role with Chroma takes me.
In my free time, I like to go out for food and drinks, travel to new places, and binge-watch Netflix.
Recruitment Consultant
ENGINEERING
I moved from Leicester to sunny Manchester to pursue recruitment and I’m so glad I did! I joined Chroma in August as a Recruitment Consultant, specialising in Electronics, Software and Embedded Systems, and feel so welcomed by all. I’m very excited to learn more and develop my skills further, whilst also helping people progress in their careers and find their dream job.
Outside of work, I love playing and watching football, hanging out with friends, getting drinks or food, and going to concerts. When I’m not doing these you’ll find me in the kitchen whipping up an absolute storm!
: j.ozdemir@chromarecruitment.com
Recruitment Consultant
ENGINEERING
I am a recruitment consultant specialising in electronics and embedded software within the West Midlands area. This is my first-time doing recruitment and I’m looking forward to see where my future leads with Chroma.
Outside of work you will see me playing golf with my mates (aka beating them) or playing football. I will also be watching United getting battered every week, however we’re slowly getting better!
ENGINEERING
I am a Recruitment Consultant specialising in Electronics and Embedded Software for the South of England. After graduating with an Economics degree from the University of Essex, I decided to pursue a career in Recruitment and I can’t wait to see where my future leads with Chroma!
Outside of work, I enjoy playing or watching football with friends, exploring new places and taking a drive (to almost anywhere).
HR and Operations Coordinator
OPERATIONS
I joined Chroma as an Operations Administrator while pursuing my MBA degree and I loved every bit of it. With an MSc in Human Resource Management & Development and an MBA (no more studies for now), Chroma has given me the platform to coordinate the HR and Operations function which I am looking forward to.
Outside work, I am busy shopping or planning a holiday with family.
Marketing Executive
OPERATIONS
I’m the Digital Marketing Executive here at Chroma Recruitment, creating all the visual elements associated with our brand. After graduating from Bath Spa University, where I studied a degree in Creative Writing and Publishing, I realised that I had a passion for marketing and design work – which I followed all the way here to the city!
Outside of work, when I’m not helping the team with pictures of dogs and creating bitmojis, you’ll find me at the bookstore, on the sofa watching Netflix or out adventuring.