Richard Shorten
Meet the 'Lucid Dream' Team

With more than 30 years’ experience of recruitment between us – we are proud of the team we have built – the Lucid Dream Team!

1. As a Director, what does your job involve?
Running the company, running the team and trying to keep everyone happy.
2. What do you spend most of your day doing?
Managing the day to day operations of the business.
3. What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
Placing candidates into their dream role.
4. What would make your job easier?
An abundance of great candidates all looking for a new job at the same time.
5. What is your favourite film?
Has to be Shawshank Redemption.
6. What do you do in your spare time?
Loves to cook and enjoys a spot of fine dining.
7. What do you like about working at Lucid?
Being the boss haha!

1. As a Senior Recruitment Consultant what does your job involve?
My job involves helping clients and candidates find staff and their dream jobs.
2. What do you spend most of your job doing?
I spend most of my day on the phone building relationships with clients and candidates.
3. What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
I love helping candidates find their next new adventure; there is nothing more rewarding than helping someone find their dream job.
4. What would make your job easier?
Fast responses!
5. What is your favourite film?
My all time favourite film has to be the Notebook, I’m a sucker for a romance!
6. What do you do in your spare time?
Spending time with family and having a cheeky beer or 2!
7. What do you like about working at Lucid?
I love having a laugh with my team and feeling like I’m making a difference to peoples lives.

1. As a Divisional Recruitment Manager what does your job involve?
Building relationships with clients and candidates. Running the division.
2. What do you spend most of your job doing?
Finding the perfect candidate and building relationships with clients.
3. What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
The buzz of bringing on a new client.
4. What would make your job easier?
People understanding the matter of urgency/ priority.
5. What is your favourite film?
American Ware-wolf in London and True Romance.
6. What do you do in your spare time?
Spend quality time with my family.
7. What do you like about working at Lucid?
A relaxed atmosphere, friendly and fun environment to work in.

1. As Recruitment Consultant what does your job involve?
Meeting candidates and helping them to find their dream job.
2. What do you spend most of your job doing?
Speaking to people, understanding their requirements & matching them to their ideal role.
3. What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
I love the excitement of placing a candidate into their new role.
4. What would make your job easier?
An unlimited supply of fantastic candidates.
5. What is your favourite film?
I am a massive Harry Potter fan.
6. What do you do in your spare time?
My 3 year old utilises all my time! I love having family time and catching up with the girls.
7. What do you like about working at Lucid?
Having a fantastic work-life balance, my colleagues and the overall excitement of the job.