Meet our adaptable and innovative team below who build ethical and integral relationships with our clients. For more information contact june@accountablerecruitment.com

Simon Massey
Managing Director
- 07872 485 486
- simon@accountablerecruitment.com
Simon is the founder of Adaptable Recruitment part of the Accountable family. He now has over 24 years in the recruitment industry, spanning two continents. Simon established Adaptable Recruitment in 2022.
His vision was to enhance the recruitment experience for candidates and clients alike, bringing honesty, strong ethics and a straightforward approach, which has been immensely successful.
Simon manages the business and is the first to admit he couldn’t do this without the fantastic support he receives from his senior leadership team. Simon is directly responsible for Executive Recruitment, running the prestigious annual Finance Director Awards programme in conjunction with partners, KPMG, Brabners and HSBC, and the quarterly Executive & FD Club and HRD club events.
He is a well liked and trusted recruitment partner, having built a successful brand over the last 11 years and developed a talented team of recruiters.Not one to stand still, Simon splits his spare time between his young family and trying to watch as much sport as permits which can be quite a challenge given his busy lifestyle.

Paul Roberts
DIRECTOR - INTERIM DIVISION AND OPERATIONAL LEAD
- 07719 315 754
- paul@accountablerecruitment.com
For 8 years Paul managed recruitment offices across Liverpool, Warrington and Chester and he was ranked as one of the top 2 Managers in the world, for two consecutive years, when working for a large international recruitment business.
For the past 5 years Paul has successfully completed his CIPD qualification whilst working as an HR professional, but has once again been drawn back to recruitment. His friendly, down to earth approach with both candidates and clients, enables him to build genuine long lasting, working relationships.
His success is driven by his market knowledge and his ability to match technical skills and personality to meet client expectations.
In his spare time Paul enjoys spending time with his young family and competes at sports such as football, golf and triathlons.

Fiona Scott
HEAD OF PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE
- 07545 425 599
- fscott@accountablerecruitment.com
Fiona has worked in the recruitment sector since 2003. Having nearly 20 years’ experience, she gained CIPD 5 Associate status in 2021 and moved into a specialist HR performance management role. She is bringing a mix of recruitment know-how and analytical focus to the operational delivery within the Accountable and Adaptable teams, to supercharge and maximise success!
In her spare time she is focused on her two daughters and their hobbies whilst also staying active via swimming and cycling, alongside tuning into podcasts and crime dramas.

Nichola Watson
Manager
- 07547 418 887
- nichola@adaptablerecruitment.com
Nichola joined the Adaptable team in 2022. Originally from Ireland, she relocated to Liverpool following 8 years working in Sales Management in the Beauty Industry.
Nichola is highly motivated with a commitment to providing a positive experience for both candidates and clients. She has a friendly and approachable persona which ensures long-lasting relationships are developed.
In her spare time she enjoys going for walks and spending time with family & friends. Nichola also co-manages a Riverdance troupe which performs at corporate events and special occasions.

Laura Purcell
Recruitment Consultant
- 07802 722 350
- lpurcell@adaptablerecruitment.com
Laura joined Adaptable after 20 years working in the sales industry across the northwest, building and maintaining strong long lasting relationships. With hard work and great motivation she ensures all work is achieved with an exceptional standard ensuring a positive experience.
Her spare time is spent with children, family & friends, she really enjoys keeping fit going to the gym and spin classes.

Hannah Daniels
Sales Support
- 07513 701 004
- Hannah@accountablerecruitment.com
Hannah joined as Sales Support in 2022 after nearly 4 years in retail and customer service with Matalan.
Hannah is a talented artist on the quiet and paints incredible portraits. When she isn't painting Hannah spends her spare time trying out new places to eat and exploring new holiday destinations. She also enjoys going to the gym.

Lindsay Murphy
Recruitment Consultant
- 07711 405 861
- Lindsay@adaptablerecruitment.com
Lindsay joined the Adaptable team in 2023 to focus on Human Resources Recruitment. After a long career in pharmaceutical industry and the evolving NHS Landscape working for Smith & Nephew Healthcare, SHS Nutricia and In2Focus SDS Limited, she moved into Project Management for digital marketing company, Revolution4. Lindsay has a strong focus on customer value and integration.
Originally from Northern Ireland Lindsay lived and worked in both Scotland and Manchester before moving to the Wirral 20 years ago where she fell in love with the area. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling back home to Northern Ireland to explore childhood locations with her own kids. An avid winter sport enthusiast Lindsay loves spending time with husband, kids and dogs, time mostly spent running round after kids taking them to all their clubs and fitting in time to see her own friends around that!


Ellis Cawley
Recruitment Consultant
- 07547 417 414
- Ellis@adaptablerecruitment.com
Ellis joined the Adaptable family in 2023 as Recruitment Consultant focusing on Transactional Finance appointments in the Cheshire and Warrington area. Ellis is a driven and motivated individual and prior to joining Ellis worked in recruitment in Liverpool.
In her spare time, she likes to socialise with friends and family, going for meals out. Ellis is also a keen traveller and loves visiting new places.