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Alex Cookson
Name: Alex Cookson
Job Title: Divisional Manager
Branch: Wales & South
Number of years in recruitment: 13 years
Number of years with Pure Staff: 10 years 11 months
What is the best job you have ever had (before Pure Staff): I worked in my local pub up North it wasn’t really like work as I was always on shifts with my friends!
What do you like to spend time doing outside of work: I try to spend as much time with family and friends as possible. I’m a Blackburn Rovers fan so try to watch as many games as I can and I love going to concerts and going on mini breaks with my Husband and dog Shelby
Favourite Singer/Band: Adele & Celine Dion & band is Ocean Colour Scene. I’m lucky enough to have seen all 3 live amongst loads more!
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Time Travel
Favourite Food: Mexican or a good northern chippy
Favourite Animal: Dog, specifically Labrador
What’s your biggest fear? Anything bad happening to my family & friends
Favourite Hobby: Going on random long walks and discovering new places
Favourite Film/TV Show: The Greatest Showman and any True crime documentary I also love a Rom Com
What do you like most about working for Pure Staff: The transparency and the team
What is your biggest challenge in recruitment right now: The temp market
A quote you really look up to: Whatever you do, do it well
What’s one professional or personal goal you have in 2025? To book tickets to go and see my Sister, Brother-in-Law and Nephew in Sydney next year!
