The Directors of CK Science

The Directors

Ashley Kirk -Finance & IT Director, Company Secretary

Tel. 0114283 9956
Email: akirk@ckscience.co.uk

What do clients, candidates and staff say about Ashley?

“Ashley was an excellent mentor to me whilst at CK Science. Ashley Kirk has been instrumental in costing, negotiating and delivering effective recruitment solutions to a whole range of clients across the Pharma, Biotech, Chemical, Food and related industries. Some of the biggest brand names in science work with CK including GSK, MSD, ICI, Genzyme, Patheon, Reckitt and many more. Despite being one of the largest science recruitment companies in the UK, the directors have ensured that the service is still very personal and consultative. I can highly recommend CK Science’s services before as an employee and now as a Recruiting Manager within the Pharmaceutical industry.”

Liam O’Connell – Operations Director, Chairman

Tel. 0114 823 9956
Email: loconnell@ckscience.co.uk

What do clients, candidates and staff say about Liam?

“I have worked with Liam for over 11 years and would have no hesitation in recommending him as a recruiter or an employer! His recruitment experience and acumen is second to none and his clients come back to him time and again. I have learnt a great deal from Liam over the years from both a recruitment point of view and in how to manage and motivate staff. His vision is key to the success of the CK Associates group.”

Lorna Crombie – Quality Improvement Director

Tel. 0191 384 8906
Email: lcrombie@ckscience.co.uk

What do clients, candidates and staff say about Lorna?

Very good understanding of our business and the type of person we were looking for.

Jonathan Hart-Smith – Managing Director

Tel. 01438 743 047
Email: jhartsmith@ckclinical.co.uk

What do our clients, candidates and staff say about Jonathan?

“I have worked with Jon on several projects and have found him to be extremely professional and polite.
His knowledge the recruitment industry is unsurpassable.”
“Jonathan is an exceptional recruiter and great staff manager. He has launched and managed a very successful specialist Clinical Recruitment comapny by working tirelessly to source the best possible candidates for his clients. He works on the principles on honesty, integrity and trust and uses this as the basis of all his dealings with clients, candidates and colleagues alike.
I have worked with Jonathan for many years and in varying capacities and have always found him to be a true professional!”
“Jonathan is an exceptional Pharmaceutical Professional. I have known him for 9 years and in this time have learned a great deal from him. Within Clinical recruitment he is one of the UK leaders. His unique approach to running an open, honest recruitment company serving both candidates and clients has consistently won him repeat business and healthy growth in a difficult climate. He has also imparted his business ethics to his staff at CK Clinical all of whom mirror his exceptional recruitment and business skills.”
“Jonathan is an excellent recruiter and has a great knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. Recommended.”
“Jon is professional with good people skills. He follows through on what he agrees to do He is friendly, rational and persuasive and offers suggestions when reviewing alternatives. He is flexible in his working arrangements accommodating early or late calls and returning calls promptly. Jon is trustworthy and reliable, CK is definitely a company I would work with again.”
“Jonathan is an important client who has high standards and expects good service. I have no doubt that he applies those same standards to his own work and client relationships. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to recommend him and his company.”
“Jonathan is a first rate recruitment professional. His indepth knowledge of the industry combined with a genuine care to get the best possible result for candidate and client alike makes him a trusted partner when looking for new positions or looking for new staff.”
“Excellent service.”
“Helpful and knowledgeable.”
“Excellent at all times.”
“Always a quick, relaible turnaround.”