Josh
Powell
Founder & Managing Director
Josh has 15 years of experience in the recruitment sector. Throughout that time, he's been responsible for building, leading, and inspiring multiple successful teams and helping to develop some of the industry’s best talent. Josh was the youngest Operational Director at a FTSE-listed recruitment organisation, before creating and founding Joshua Robert Recruitment in 2018.
Hugely passionate about the property industry, Josh has an extensive network, with expertise spanning all areas of real estate.
Josh is the head of our businesses and personally focuses on senior appointments within the Property & Real Estate sector.
James
Caan CBE
Board Chairman
Often recognised outside the industry for his appearance in the BBC’s Dragon’s Den series, James Caan CBE has been in recruitment for over 30 years. He invests in and supports recruitment companies of all sizes across various geographies and sectors.
His first recruitment business, Alexander Mann sold in 2013 for $350 million. His second recruitment venture, Humana International, grew to 140 offices across 30 countries. His third sale was a collection of six recruitment companies to Graphite Capital in 2014 for $150m.
James takes an active role in contributing towards the strategy of Joshua Robert to support the business’s growth and vision.
Greg
Hollis
Board Director
Greg Hollis is an accomplished executive with three decades of experience in recruitment, investment, and business growth, serving as a Board Director.
He is a seasoned expert in navigating complex corporate landscapes and demonstrating strategic thinking and leadership. Throughout his career in the recruitment industry, Greg has launched and managed numerous businesses and is an excellent addition to the senior leadership team of Joshua Robert.
Combining his wealth of experience from leading high-performance organisations, Greg supports the strategic direction of Joshua Robert and helps facilitate sustainable business growth.
Hamish
Wright
CFO
Hamish Wright is the Chief Financial Officer of Joshua Robert and the wider Ingenia Global Partners Group, of which Urban Connect is a part. He brings over a decade of international finance leadership across recruitment, technology, and private equity–backed businesses.
Hamish previously served in senior finance roles at Levin, where he helped scale the business from 30 to over 700 employees, and at Robert Walters, where he managed finance across EMEA and North America.
Hamish brings strong expertise in financial strategy, M&A, and business transformation, supporting both Joshua Robert's growth and the long-term success of its clients.
Paul
Jones
Director
Paul is a former international athlete who represented Wales and Great Britain in the Decathlon and was crowned British Champion four times. After his illustrious sporting career, Paul spent 13 years as Managing Director of a niche Property & Engineering recruitment agency, before joining Joshua Robert.
Now responsible for leading our Birmingham team, Paul works with local authorities, NHS, higher education, and other government bodies alongside PLC construction consultancies and propco’s.
Sam
Proctor
Marketing Director
With over 23 years of delivering marketing, communications, digital, PR, and events programmes for global events across multiple industry sectors, Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Having spent the past 15 years specialising in recruitment, she sets the strategy for all externally-facing marketing activities for Joshua Robert.
Bella
Evenden
Operations Manager
Bella Nabers is an experienced Operations Manager who specialises in building efficient, scalable business operations.
Originally from the USA, she moved to London in early 2020 after completing her undergraduate degree in International Business & Marketing at the University of Tampa and later a Master’s in International Business.
Bella brings structure, clarity, and consistency to Joshua Robert, supporting leadership and consultants to perform at their best as the business grows.
David
Lane
Associate Director - Construction
David is in his 10th year as a construction recruitment leader. The market knowledge he has acquired means he is an expert in his field. His ability to advise both candidates and clients is exceptional, allowing him to build long-lasting relationships.
Hugely passionate about construction, David specialises in operational management within the sector. He is driven by the fact, that the work he does, and the candidates he supplies to both Tier 1 and SME contractors change the face of where we live and improve all our lives for the better.
Being commercially minded David also leads our interim and contract business, happily advising on the best recruitment solutions for all parties.
Joshua
Simpson
Associate Director - Head of Commercial Property
Joshua Simpson is a seasoned recruitment professional with over a decade of experience, specialising in Commercial Property, Construction, Facilities Management, Engineering, and Architecture across the UK, Europe, and the US.
As Head of Commercial Property, he has built a strong reputation for delivering top talent to leading firms, helping businesses grow and professionals advance their careers. His expertise spans senior leadership placements, specialist hires, and tailored recruitment solutions within the built environment.
With a deep understanding of the market and a commitment to building lasting relationships, Joshua continues to be a trusted partner in the industry.
Daniel
Rogers
Associate Director
Daniel is an Associate Director with extensive leadership experience in recruitment and operations. He previously served as Managing Director at TFPL Professional Services Recruitment and Operations Director at People Solutions.
Daniel’s expertise spans across temporary and permanent recruitment, talent solutions, and executive search, making him a highly skilled leader in the staffing and recruitment industry.
Kieran
Williams
Associate Director
Kieran is an Associate Director, specialising in property recruitment. With extensive experience, he previously led Allen Lane’s property recruitment function, focusing on central government and local authorities.
He has a deep background in asset management, property services, compliance, and building safety, making him a well-rounded leader in recruitment within the housing and property sectors.
Sam
Wilkie
Senior Consultant - Property & Asset Management
Sam is a recruitment specialist with four years of experience in the Property & Asset Management market, providing expert advice and tailored hiring solutions. He focuses on roles across Repairs & Maintenance, Asset Management, Compliance, Fire & Building Safety, M&E Engineering, Sustainability, Development, and Housing Services.
With strong industry knowledge, Sam connects top talent with the right opportunities, helping businesses build strong, skilled teams.
Nomvula
Mojela
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Nomvula has 5+ years of experience in blue-collar roles across construction, civil engineering, and healthcare. She specialises in sourcing, attracting, and placing top talent, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, and building strong, long-term client relationships.
She thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the needs of both clients and candidates.
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