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Limelight HR

Limelight HR is a Harrogate-based human resources consultancy dedicated to making HR feel positive, practical and people-first for small businesses with big ambitions. Founded by Sally Bendtson, whose career spans over a decade with leading media brands including the BBC, Red Bee Media, Guardian News Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV, the firm brings deep sector understanding to creative, forward-thinking organisations, especially media, marketing and production agencies. Limelight HR acts as an extension of each client’s team, combining integrity, honesty, fun and passion with straight-talking, expert advice to build robust HR foundations and a culture where employees can do their best work. The team partners closely with owners and managers to align people strategies with business objectives, mission, vision and values, implementing processes and procedures that reduce risk and enable growth. Services span foundational and ongoing HR support, including HR audits; development of compliant employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks; bespoke HR documentation and templates; outsourced HR and employment law advice; guidance for disciplinary, grievance and redundancy meetings; managing complex employee relations issues and absence; HR compliance and record-keeping; management training; reward and benefits advice; and recommendations and implementation support for HR software to streamline administration such as holiday tracking, timesheets and payroll queries. Limelight HR’s approach is proactive and preventative—helping leaders spot issues early, document fairly and handle performance, complaints and flexible working requests with confidence—so that problems don’t escalate into legal risks. With a focus on practical solutions over box-ticking, the consultancy provides clarity, reassurance and hands-on support, celebrating client successes while removing stress from day-to-day people challenges. Grounded in the belief that people are more important than processes, Limelight HR delivers tailored, creative HR solutions that protect businesses, strengthen engagement and performance, and free founders and managers to focus on leading and growing their companies.

SOW/ProjectsTotal Talent MgmtRPODigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsMuseums & Galleries

HQHarrogate, United Kingdom

Suraan Stephens Consulting

Suraan Stephens Consulting is a boutique recruitment consultancy founded by experienced recruiter Sheena Mobberley to deliver bespoke, relationship-led talent solutions for clients and candidates across the UK and internationally. Built on the principles of quality over quantity, the firm operates as an extension of in-house teams, investing time to understand business goals before designing flexible, tailored hiring strategies rooted in trust, honesty, transparency, and measurable outcomes. With over two decades of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, the consultancy covers senior strategic hires and executive search alongside end-to-end permanent recruitment, offering services that range from headhunting and targeted branding and advertising to implementing and account managing internal recruitment processes (RPO-style partnerships). Complementary solutions include outplacement support, candidate coaching, leadership development, staff retention initiatives, employment surveys, and recruitment process transformation, ensuring clients improve both hiring success and long-term workforce health. Suraan Stephens Consulting has a strong track record across Sports (including Football, Cricket, and Rugby, covering functions such as HR, Finance, IT, and Hospitality), Engineering in the Built Environment (Water and Drainage, Civil), and wider Professional Services and SME environments where agile, values-aligned hiring is essential. The firm champions mental health awareness and Women in Sports, reflecting a people-first ethos that prioritises inclusion, wellbeing, and brand integrity throughout the recruitment journey. Known for high delivery standards, the consultancy reports a 98% retention rate across placements and a 100% fill rate on retained projects, and is based in Birmingham while working globally. Whether building leadership benches, scaling functional teams, or optimising internal talent operations, Suraan Stephens Consulting brings a solutions-based, human approach to recruitment that creates long-lasting impact for organisations and meaningful career outcomes for candidates.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsInterior DesignManagement ConsultingLegal

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

Prestige Framing Academy LLC

Prestige Framing Academy LLC is a specialist training and consulting organization dedicated to the custom picture framing industry, helping entrepreneurs, artists, photographers, and retail operators build and grow successful framing businesses. From hands-on education to end-to-end start-up support, the Academy blends classroom learning with practical, supervised project work through its signature courses, including the week-long Basic Introduction to Picture Framing and the shorter Picture Framing for Artists and Photographers designed for creators who frame their own work for resale. Its Consulting Services Division supports clients from concept through execution with business plans, site selection informed by demographic studies and on-site evaluations, lease negotiations, retail shop design and workroom layout, capital equipment acquisition, and vendor relationship setup. The team emphasizes operational excellence and cost-effective production, trains staff on equipment use and maintenance, and provides structured sales, preservation, and customer experience training to ensure consistent service quality. Clients benefit from competitive pricing frameworks, marketing and sales training programs, and a comprehensive start-up manual that includes guidance on hiring, employee evaluation, and HR best practices; the firm also assists with references for employee manuals, insurance sources, and POS implementation. Prestige Framing Academy regularly shares research and practical insights through free white paperssuch as 10 Reasons NOT to Buy a Franchise and The 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Framing Departmentand provides speaking engagements for associations and small business groups. The Academy actively supports the professional community, offering free on-site programming for PPFA chapters and leveraging deep industry experience and vendor relationships without accepting kickbacks, passing any incentives directly to clients. Headquartered in Naples, Florida, and historically delivering instruction in multiple regions including California, Prestige Framing Academy is recognized for its practical, market-driven approach that helps new and existing shops accelerate ramp-up, avoid costly mistakes, and elevate retail, design, and production standards.

SOW/ProjectsRPOPermanent RecruitmentGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQNaples, United States

IronHart Sports Recruitment

IronHart Sports Recruitment is a specialised permanent recruitment consultancy focused on mid to senior placements across the global sports industry. Drawing on over 15 years of sector experience, the firm connects elite talent with leading sporting teams, leagues, governing bodies, brands, broadcasters, and sports technology companies. IronHart delivers both retained and contingency search, combining executive search rigor with agile permanent hiring to fill leadership and specialist roles that drive performance and growth. Mandates span C-suite and functional heads (CEO, COO, CMO, CHRO, CFO), commercial and partnerships leaders, sales managers, marketing directors and managers, HR and people leaders, finance directors and controllers, operations directors and stadium operations heads, safety leaders, and sports performance professionals including coaches, analysts, scouts, and medical staff. Its relationship-led approach begins with a detailed needs assessment and market insight, followed by a targeted recruitment campaign, rigorous talent mapping, direct candidate approach, structured assessment, and shortlisting to ensure an informed and efficient selection process. Clients benefit from prioritised focus, premium listings, thorough vetting, and predictable costs associated with retained engagements, while contingency models provide flexible, performance-based access to broad talent pools. With a commitment to honesty, transparency, and innovation, IronHart blends deep domain knowledge with data-led market analysis to reduce time-to-hire and elevate quality-of-hire. Headquartered in the United Kingdom and registered in England and Wales, the consultancy operates with both local and global reach, leveraging a curated network and sector expertise to deliver tailored solutions that align long-term organisational goals with the ambitions of exceptional sports professionals. Trusted by stakeholders who demand discretion, pace, and impact, IronHart partners closely with clients and candidates to create enduring matches that strengthen teams on and off the field.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsTelecomDigital MarketingContent Creation

HQHarrogate, United Kingdom

Eleven Eleven

Eleven Eleven is an AI-first, human-led recruitment partner specialising in building and scaling high-performing teams across gaming, deep tech, and AI. Known for a consultative, outcome-driven approach, the firm blends embedded and retained search with data-led talent mapping to deliver accurate shortlists fast—often within seven days—without sacrificing the human touch. Their solutions are tailored to business context: Exclusive (embedded or retained) for urgent, high-impact hires; Fractional for immediate contractor and freelance needs; and Launch Pad for startups hiring multiple roles with phased support, scalable recruiting infrastructure, and culture-aligned processes. With a global footprint and a track record across indie studios, scaling tech companies, and giga-projects, Eleven Eleven has partnered with leading names including Ubisoft, EA, Savvy Games, NEOM, Digital Extremes, Obsidian Entertainment, Torn Banner Studios, Raccoon Logic, and Build A Rocket Boy. Their delivery spans the full studio and tech lifecycle—programming, art, design, audio, production and publishing, data, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and executive leadership—hiring onsite, hybrid, and remote talent. Notable outcomes include scaling Digital Extremes’ Warframe and Soulframe teams by 150+ hires, adding 15 senior and executive contributors for Obsidian’s Avowed, transforming Torn Banner from 27 to 130+ headcount with 35 key placements, securing 18 culture-fit hires for Raccoon Logic in Montreal, and building a 51-strong foundational team for Build A Rocket Boy. Eleven Eleven’s ethos—Extreme Ownership, Clarity Over Chaos, Relationships First, and Energy—underpins a delivery model where AI enhances sourcing and insights while experienced consultants make the final call. The result is a faster, sharper, and more human hiring experience for candidates and clients alike, with lasting teams formed across Games, Immersive, Esports, and emerging technologies.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceVisual ArtsMuseums & GalleriesFilm & Television Production

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

HRinsiders, LLC

HRinsiders, LLC is a small-business-focused human resources consultancy and recruiting partner based in Kettering, Ohio that helps owners and managers concentrate on core operations while HRinsiders handles the day-to-day people and compliance demands. Led by Catherine Randall, SPHR, an experienced Senior Professional in Human Resources with more than two decades supporting small businesses across diverse industries, the firm combines practical expertise with a transparent, relationship-driven approach. HRinsiders recruiting offering emphasizes the human element of hiring, aligning skills and, critically, cultural fit to ensure new hires thrive; this sits alongside comprehensive HR outsourcing and project-based support that includes benefits administration, unemployment claims management, compliant job descriptions, and the planning and facilitation of employee meetings. The team designs and implements tailored training programs spanning orientation, safety, and skills development, and builds customized employee handbooks and policies that reflect industry-specific requirements while avoiding unnecessary or risky boilerplate. When issues arise, HRinsiders provides on-site employee relations support, counseling, and dispute resolution, as well as internal investigationsfrom workplace accidents to harassment complaintsso organizations can document, communicate, and remediate confidently. Workers compensation case management is handled end to end, from incident investigation and paperwork preparation to keeping all parties informed. Known for honesty, reliability, and quality, HRinsiders maintains a lean operating model to keep fees accessible to small businesses, typically offering hourly consulting with the option of fixed-fee projects for clearly scoped engagements or evaluation phases. Clients value the firms discretion, responsiveness, and ability to become an extension of their team, bringing structure, compliance discipline, and scalable people practices to environments ranging from retail and hospitality to manufacturing, media, and sports organizations. Grounded in a philosophy of recruiting, developing, and retaining the right people, HRinsiders delivers practical solutions that are compliant, cost-effective, and tailored to each clients goals and culture.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseLuxury GoodsGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)

HQKettering, United States

Val Wade Recruitment

Val Wade Recruitment is a specialist London-based recruitment agency focused on office and business support talent across the culture, heritage, built environment, museums, galleries and higher education sectors, with additional assignments in professional services and select retail settings. Serving both public and private sector organisations, the firm helps build compliant, high‑performing teams quickly and flexibly, aligning every hire with the UK’s evolving employment laws. From its W1 base, Val Wade Recruitment delivers temporary, contract and permanent solutions covering roles such as reception and front‑of‑house, visitor experience, clinic and practice administration, facilities and office management, customer support and digital/admin coordination. Clients benefit from a consultative approach, market‑aware shortlists and fast turnaround, while candidates gain access to a live jobs portal, clear registration guidance and a streamlined application experience. The agency’s model is designed to scale for peaks in demand common to museums, galleries and universities, while also supporting stable permanent hires within estates, facilities, student services and central administration. With a digital timesheet portal for temps, transparent engagement terms and strong process discipline, Val Wade Recruitment emphasises compliance and risk management across right‑to‑work, pay, data security and health & safety coordination. Its commitment to inclusion is reflected in an equal opportunities stance and outreach to underrepresented communities, and its living wage ethos supports fair pay practices. Recent briefs span a world‑renowned museum seeking Visitor Experience Hosts, a healthcare provider hiring a Clinic Reception Manager and a luxury retail group appointing a Facilities Manager—illustrating breadth across front‑line service, operational management and back‑office coordination. Known for personable service—“a friendly bunch”—and grounded sector knowledge, Val Wade Recruitment partners with hiring managers to refine role definitions, benchmark compensation and secure dependable, customer‑centric professionals who enhance experience, efficiency and organisational reputation.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsE-Learning & Online EducationResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real Estate

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Oregon Society of Artists

Oregon Society of Artists (OSA) is a nearly century-old nonprofit arts organization based at 2185 SW Park Place in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to promoting the visual arts through education, exhibitions, and community engagement. As the parent of The Oregon School of Arts and The Gallery at OSA, the organization offers an extensive program of weekly classes and 14 day workshops led by accomplished instructors from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, welcoming all experience levels across media such as watercolor, painting, drawing, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and more. Its gallery serves as an inclusive community venue with a year-round schedule of juried and nonjuried exhibitions, regular calls to artists, and an online sales platform at OSAGallery.org, providing artists with opportunities to exhibit, sell work, and connect with audiences. OSA also fosters artistic growth and public engagement through monthly artist demonstrations held on second Thursday evenings, special events, and interest groups that encourage peer learning and networking. A cornerstone initiative, the Veterans Art Program, offers U.S. military veterans free weekly classes with supplies included, complimentary memberships, and exhibition opportunities, delivered in person and online at OSA and partner sites such as VA locations and The Salvation Armys Beaverton Veterans & Family Center, culminating each year in a dedicated gallery show. Members receive benefits including discounts on classes and workshops, reduced gallery entry fees, and invitations to special events, reinforcing OSAs role as a welcoming hub for artists and art enthusiasts. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10am4pm, and the organization maintains transparent policies and resources for students and exhibitors. With a mission to promote visual arts across diverse communities through education and exhibition opportunities, OSA continues to nurture creativity, build community, and elevate visual arts in Portland and beyond.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsE-Learning & Online EducationFundraisingSocial Services

HQPortland, United States

Antares Professional Solutions, Inc.

Antares Professional Solutions, Inc. (Antares PS Inc.) is a boutique, minority-owned executive search firm that partners with organizations and candidates to deliver high-impact hiring outcomes across the digital economy. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, the firm focuses on mid-level, senior, and executive appointments spanning digital/online media, internet and mobile, social media, entertainment, broadcast, telecom, and emerging technologies. Antares PS provides retained and contingency executive search, direct placement, contract/virtual recruiting services, and human resources consulting, supporting a range of engagement models including contract-to-hire, long-term and short-term projects, and direct placement. Its practice depth includes internet/mobile technology; marketing, advertising solutions and sales; information technology; digital/online media; entertainment across film and television; music entertainment; and content acquisition and distribution. Antares PS combines subject matter expertise with a consultative, high-touch approach, giving clients access to a deep and diverse talent pool while aligning each search to business goals around innovation, growth, and profitability. Clients rely on the firm through periods of high growth, restructuring, and right-sizing to keep teams lean yet capable, benefiting from competitive, cost-efficient fees without compromising quality. On the candidate side, Antares PS empowers professionals to define their next best move through transparent guidance, market insight, and disciplined process, matching individual strengths to roles where they can create measurable impact. Testimonials underscore the firms personalized, thoughtful service and consistent delivery of high-caliber talent, with praise from industry leaders including The Recording Academy and technology executives. Guided by its motto, Brilliant Talent ~ Stellar Results, and the promise to Expect Success, Antares PS emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and outcomes, ensuring both clients and candidates experience a rigorous, efficient, and genuinely supportive search process that results in lasting hires and long-term value.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQLos Angeles, United States

CODA Services

CODA Services is a specialized service agency for classical ballet based in Jahnatal, Germany, bringing together recruitment, representation, and marketing under one roof for cultural institutions, enterprises, and event producers. Led by Rebecca Haw, the agency’s recruitment practice is built around the specific needs of dance: sourcing and hiring dancers, managing pre‑selection and audition processes, and providing artist organization and management so engagements run smoothly from first brief to final performance. Its structured method begins by defining exact requirements and preferences, proceeds with a curated shortlist for client approval, and concludes with clear sign‑off when the casting is complete, replacing outdated, time‑inefficient processes with expert, socially responsible service that makes staffing challenges “our concern, not yours.” Through its affiliated representation platform and dancer directory (CODA Classical), CODA connects performers with opportunities across classical companies and productions while giving hiring teams access to vetted talent. Complementing its talent solutions, CODA’s marketing offering focuses on brand design and brand and campaign strategy for individuals and start‑ups as well as events and productions, helping clients identify the audiences they want to reach, refine what they want to say, and deliver it through effective inbound and outbound communication. As reflected on its site, the agency’s work and affiliations sit alongside established cultural institutions and productions, including Disney Live Entertainment and other notable partners. With deep domain expertise in the performing arts and a boutique, craft‑driven approach, CODA Services supports permanent, contract, and project‑based hiring needs while integrating creative brand building—providing a single, reliable partner for classical companies, enterprises, and event organizers seeking exceptional dancers and compelling audience engagement.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsSports ManagementGamblingMarketing & Creative

HQBradford, United Kingdom

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