Premiere People’s leadership team provides industry experience and expertise that drive Premiere People forward. Their complementary skills and knowledge are all focussed towards the same common goal: to positively impact the lives of others, in turn improving society, person by person. Over 50% of our team have been with the company for over 10 years. This has delivered an incomparable wealth & depth of experience tailoring & adapting to the needs of the client.
Our business has grown in all areas, especially through the pandemic when we embraced new ways of working. A lot of our processes and systems are now managed virtually, and the introduction of new technology has not only saved our business, but helped it thrive. We are now set up to grow exponentially whilst safeguarding our staff, workers and clients alike.
Paul Smith, Managing Director
Jamie Reynolds
CEO
Commercially aware and passionate about the industry, Jamie is a professional leader with vibrant knowledge and experience of developing business and sales strategies, leading winning teams and ultimately growing businesses. Jamie has over 23 years of experience in the Facilities Management industry and spent 4 years transforming Cordant’s managed service brand PMP Recruitment. As CEO Jamie brings enthusiasm and drive to Cordant, working alongside the team to transform and expand the business. Jamie has a degree in Management Studies and a HNC in Engineering studies, and lives by his mantra; “win at everything by being the very best”.
Alan Connor
Finance Director
Alan is a CIMA qualified finance leader and an expert in leading large finance teams. With over 20 years experience Alan is recognised for driving through business process enhancements and leading change management programmes. Competitive, competent and free thinking Alan is skilled at interpreting data to drive strategy, monitoring business compliance and boosting productivity through system integration.
Ken Steers
Group HR Director
With over 20 years experience of developing and leading business support teams, Ken has a proven track record in transformational change, and the delivery of commercially focused services that enhance brand value, and contribute to bottom line results. Within Cordant Ken is responsible for setting the people agenda and leading the HR and L&D teams across the entire business, as well as overseeing all non-financial support services including legal, compliance and IT.
Paul Smith
Managing Director
Paul has worked in the recruitment industry for over 20 years, specialising in multi-sector contract management across Northern Ireland for the Industrial and Technical Division. Paul is an expert in relationship management and service expansion.
Helen Whiteside
Operations Manager
With 25 years recruitment experience, 21 of which she has dedicated to Premiere People NI, Helen is an expert in temporary, permanent and high volume commercial hiring, and contract delivery. Helen covers Northern Ireland, from Belfast to Co Antrim.
Claire Gourley
NI Operations Manager
Claire has 27 years generalist recruitment experience, 17 of which have been dedicated to Premiere People NI. Claire is a specialist in multi sector recruitment support and campaign management focused on delivering continuous improvements and efficiencies to our clients and Premiere alike. Claire is an accredited REC member and an Assoc CIPD member in HRM.
David Dodd
Financial Controller
David is a CIMA part qualified accountant with over 20 years service at Premiere. He is a key member of the back office team with invaluable experience who has supported the significant growth and development of the business during this time.
