Six senior-led search teams, one simple fixed-fee model. We help you hire specialist technology talent without the retained-search premium.
We support technology businesses, consultancies and transformation teams that need senior, scarce-skill or business-critical hires. Each search is led by an experienced recruiter who understands the market, maps the talent pool and keeps the process moving.
Your role is handled by experienced recruiters, not handed down after the briefing call.
We identify active and passive candidates across the exact skill set, salary band and location.
Every profile is screened against the brief before it reaches your team.
Clear pricing keeps specialist hiring predictable, even for hard-to-fill roles.
From role calibration through to offer management, we keep each search structured, visible and focused on the right candidate pool.
We clarify the brief, salary band, must-have skills and hiring timeline.
We map target companies, passive candidates and relevant talent pools.
Senior recruiters approach, qualify and engage the strongest candidates.
You receive a tight shortlist with context, salary alignment and fit notes.
We help manage interviews, feedback, offers and candidate close-out.
Senior-led specialist search. Designed for specialist technology hires where quality, speed, and market knowledge matter. One transparent fee structure — no percentage of salary, no moving goalposts.
Covers role calibration, market mapping and candidate outreach setup before the shortlist process begins.
✓Separate from placement fee
Fixed placement fee
Fixed placement fee
Fixed placement fee
Hiring for a senior or specialist role above £80k? We can introduce you to Silverdale Partners, our specialist search partner for high-impact cyber and information security talent across the UK and Europe.
Explore examples of how focused search helped teams secure specialist talent.
Secured analyst role in 7 months
Customer Insight Analyst at Ocado Retail
“The CV rebuild and interview preparation made a big difference — I felt much more confident going into…”
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Secured data role — January 2026
Customer Experience Data Administrator at Megger
“The online learning structure and Datacamp platform worked really well, allowing me to learn at my own pace…”
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Landed SOC Analyst role at Darktrace
Security Operations Analyst at Darktrace
“The interview preparation really helped me structure my answers better and gave me a lot more confidence when…”
Read their storySecured analyst role in 7 months
“The CV rebuild and interview preparation made a big difference — I felt much more confident going into interviews and how I approached applications.”
Hal graduated from the University of Bath with a degree in Natural Sciences and a strong interest in data, coding, and problem solving. While he had solid academic knowledge and a successful placement year in a computational science role, he found it difficult to translate this experience into job opportunities in data analytics.
He joined the programme in June 2025 looking for support to become job-ready for entry-level data roles.
Despite strong technical ability, Hal was struggling to:
Hal first completed structured training in Python, SQL, Power BI, and machine learning, and passed all certifications on his first attempt.
He also completed practical data projects during his training to strengthen applied skills and portfolio experience.
Following completion of his training, we then moved into the recruitment support phase, which included:
Hal's Feedback
“The CV rebuild and interview preparation made a big difference — I felt much more confident going into interviews and how I approached applications.”
Secured data role — January 2026
“The online learning structure and Datacamp platform worked really well, allowing me to learn at my own pace and apply skills through practical exercises. The support from Kavi…”
Fariha has a background in mathematics, customer service, and financial administration, where she developed strong operational and analytical foundations through hands-on work with data, reporting, and customer-focused processes. She was looking for a structured pathway to transition into a data-focused career and further develop her technical skills.
She joined the programme in October 2024 after discovering it through online research, drawn to the structured training and clear progression into data roles.
She wanted to:
Fariha first completed structured technical training and practical projects in SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI, building confidence across core data tools and techniques.
She also completed industry-recognised certifications including PL-300 and CompTIA Data+, passing all exams on her first attempt for each, and demonstrating strong consistency and commitment throughout her learning journey.
Following successful completion of her training, we then moved into the recruitment support phase, which included:
Fariha's Feedback
“The online learning structure and Datacamp platform worked really well, allowing me to learn at my own pace and apply skills through practical exercises. The support from Kavi and Janine was extremely valuable — they helped transform my CV and gave clear, practical advice on job searching and interviews. With their guidance, I was able to secure a data role shortly after completing the course.”
Landed SOC Analyst role at Darktrace
“The interview preparation really helped me structure my answers better and gave me a lot more confidence when explaining my experience in interviews. It made a big difference…”
Jonathan has a broad background spanning operations, marketing, and account management across multiple industries, where he developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. After several years in business-focused roles, he made the decision to transition into cybersecurity, driven by a growing interest in threat analysis, network security, and incident response.
He began retraining in 2025 with the goal of moving into a technical, security-focused role and building a long-term career in cyber security.
Despite extensive professional experience, he needed support to:
Jonathan first completed a structured cybersecurity training pathway, building technical capability across core cyber domains including security fundamentals, incident response, and network security.
He also completed multiple industry certifications, including CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, alongside ongoing study towards CEH v13, PenTest+, Network+, and A+.
He passed all completed exams first time, demonstrating consistency, discipline, and the ability to perform within structured technical training.
Following completion of his training, we then moved into the recruitment support phase, which included:
Jonathan's Feedback
“The interview preparation really helped me structure my answers better and gave me a lot more confidence when explaining my experience in interviews. It made a big difference in how I approach technical and behavioural questions.”
Business-critical, niche or senior technology roles where the right candidates are not actively applying and need to be proactively approached.
Most searches start with market mapping and outreach immediately after the role brief. Timelines depend on seniority, location and availability in the candidate market.
Yes. We agree the fee structure before the search begins so you know the cost before interviews, offers or salary negotiation.
Yes. We can approach candidates discreetly and control how much company information is shared at each stage.