Meet the team
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Callum Bowden
"Too often, recruitment feels transactional, but I wanted a more personal approach, where clients and candidates feel valued, and long-term partnerships drive success. My experience in the industry showed me the opportunity to create something different - a recruitment company grounded in trust, integrity, and genuine relationships."
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Owen Jones
"I’ve always wanted to build a company from scratch. There’s some great local businesses which I have taken inspiration from and there’s no greater reward than working for yourself! I take pride in helping both clients and candidates solve their problems, and in the future I’d love to help other people get their business ideas off the ground."
Welcome to Bowden Jones recruitment.
We’re Callum and Owen, two friends and business partners on a mission to build the most trusted and respected talent search company in the region.
With over a decade of experience in recruitment, primarily within the construction industry, we’ve seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t. Recruitment can often feel cold and transactional.
For candidates, it can be overwhelming. For businesses, it’s a time-consuming guessing game.
We knew there could be a better way, so we built it.
Bowden Jones Recruitment was born from a shared belief that relationships matter more than KPIs, and doing the right thing will always take you further. We’re not here to be the biggest agency in the UK.
We’re here to be the best in South Wales.
What makes us stand out?
Personal Touch: We take the time to understand your goals and challenges. No generic advice just tailored support that fits your unique needs.
Local Expertise: As locals, we know South Wales’ construction scene inside out. Our deep network helps us spot hidden talent and opportunities others might miss.
Long-term Relationships: We don’t just aim for a one-time placement. We’re here to build lasting partnerships. We take pride in being a trusted resource, whether you're hiring for the first time or looking for a key team member after years of growth.
True Accountability: Our names are on the door, and we stand by every role we handle. We don’t pass the buck and we’re fully accountable for delivering the best results.
Together, we’ve placed over 3,000 professionals across the region, from labourers to senior management. But beyond the numbers, we’re most proud of the trust we’ve earned, the return clients, the career-changing placements, and the partnerships that feel more like friendships.