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RecOps

RecOps is a UK-based technology recruitment partner operating as RecOps (Leeds) Limited, created to connect people and ideas where the future is being built. Founded in 2021 by Founder & Director Will Bahra and led alongside Directors Dominic Neary and Hav Younis with a growing team including Senior Recruitment Consultant Tomas Bersier, the firm specialises in delivering high-impact talent across innovation-heavy sectors such as clean energy, autonomy and advanced mobility, cybersecurity, biotech/healthtech and iGaming, as well as SaaS, FinTech, analytics, consultancies and software houses. RecOps provides permanent recruitment, contract staffing and executive appointments, combining deep industry domain expertise with a rigorous, human-centred process focused on precision, culture fit and long-term results. Its consultants cover the full IT spectrum: Software Developers (.NET, Java, Python, Scala, PHP, JavaScript), Test Engineers (manual, automation, performance), DevOps (AWS, Azure, GCP), Architecture (enterprise, solution, technical, application, security and infrastructure), Infrastructure & Support, and Security roles (Information Security Manager, SecOps Engineer, Penetration Tester), alongside leadership mandates (CTO, IT Director, Head of IT, Head of Development) and delivery functions (Business Analyst, Product Owner, Project Manager, Scrum Master). Built on a recruitment journey of honesty, efficiency and trust, RecOps reduces time to hire through fully qualified briefs, targeted headhunting and an expansive personal network, enabling clients to secure scarce skills quickly without compromising quality. Whether adding a single specialist or constructing full teams to scale strategic initiatives, the firm adapts to each hiring model, from agile contractor mobilisation to carefully managed, long-term permanent search and executive placements. Underpinned by a simple ethos—expertise, fit and aftercare—RecOps views each placement as the beginning of a lasting relationship, supporting onboarding and performance beyond acceptance to keep product roadmaps on track and innovation moving forward.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

Octagon Group

Octagon Group is a specialist recruitment partner focused on critical technology and engineering, supporting R&D and engineering businesses across the UK, USA, and Europe with permanent, contract, and leadership hires. Founded in 2018 and headquartered at Cranfield Technology Park in Bedfordshire, the agency combines deep market knowledge with a consultative, headhunt-led approach to deliver hard-to-find talent quickly and reliably. Their domain coverage spans electronic and hardware design (analogue, digital, mixed-signal, RF, FPGA, power electronics/SMPS), embedded and application software, mechanical design and development (3D CAD, enclosures, stress/analysis), and manufacturing and operations (production, quality, test). They also recruit executive and leadership roles in engineering, project and programme management, and director/CXO positions, while supporting specialist functions within engineering-led businesses such as accountancy and finance, HR, marketing, and technical and applications sales. Octagon Group’s core solutions include exclusive contingent search for permanent roles, retained executive search for senior and niche leadership positions, and compliant contract recruitment for interim and limited/umbrella engagements, with established processes for timesheets, charge rates, and contractor compliance. Reflecting its global reach, the firm operates a U.S. recruitment team based in Brooklyn, New York, with particular expertise across RF, power, and semiconductors, and partners with clients ranging from fast-scaling technology innovators to established high-tech manufacturers. Known for responsiveness and sector fluency, Octagon Group tailors campaigns to the complexity of each assignment—whether building complete engineering teams or discreetly headhunting singular, business-critical specialists—helping organisations accelerate product development, strengthen operations, and scale sustainably. With a strong commitment to its local ecosystem in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide coverage, the team delivers a high-touch service grounded in technical understanding, transparent process, and measurable outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtElectrical EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentTelecommunicationsEngineeringIndustrial & ManufacturingTechnology & Digital

HQCranfield, United Kingdom

Richard James Recruitment Specialists

We are pleased you have taken the time to visit our company page, if you see value in following the roles we recruit, PLEASE CLICK "FOLLOW US" and you will get updates on all our new roles advertised... London based, Specialist Boutique Recruitment Consultancy, Richard James Recruitment Specialists offer resource partnering and executive search services specialising in the Energy & Commodity industry globally. Energy & Commodities: Globally, we source niche, hard to find candidates across all areas including but not limited to: Back Office - Financial Operations/Settlements/Confirmation’s/Trade Support, Regulatory and Compliance, Clearing, Contracts Administration and more... Middle Office - Risk (Market, Quantitative, Credit, Country, Operational), Change Management, Product Control/Trade Control, and more... Operations – Shipping Operations, Trading/Cargo Operations, Bunkering, Chartering, Scheduling, Logistics, Contracts, Demurrage, and more… Front Office – Structuring, Origination, Market Analysis, Portfolio management, Trader Assistants and more… Finance & Accounting: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Finance Director (FD), Financial Controller (FC), Financial/Management Accountants, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager/Analyst, Commercial Accountant, Business Analysts, Business Change, Corporate Finance, Trade Finance, Treasury/Credit, General Accounting, Transfer Pricing & VAT/Tax, Trade Accounting, Joint Venture Accounting, Internal Audit, Audit Managers, Finance Analysts, Financial Reporting Manager/Accountant, Credit Management/Credit Control, Assistant Accounting, Accounts Assistant/ Purchase and Sales Ledger and Payroll specialists and more… Graduate Trainee/ Entry level roles.

Perm RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQLondon, United Kingdom

SECTOR HR & RECRUITMENT

Sector HR & Recruitment is a people focused talent partner that blends recruitment expertise with practical HR solutions to help organizations build stronger, high performing teams. With over 15 years of experience, the firm delivers high caliber talent across engineering, manufacturing, production and trades, technology, FMCG, and building and construction, supporting clients with a global reach and local insight so projects are delivered on time and within budget. Its consultative approach begins with understanding each role, business objective, and culture, then applying tailored strategies that combine targeted sourcing, rigorous screening, and stakeholder alignment throughout the full hiring life cycle. Beyond recruitment, Sector HR & Recruitment supports core HR functions such as training, compliance, and employee relations, and has helped clients implement clear HR systems and structures that drive consistency, scalability, and organizational wellbeing. The firm is active across specialist environments including EPCM, logistics and supply chain, renewable energy, oil and gas, IT, and field services, while also serving private sector enterprises, finance, healthcare, and public sector organizations. Delivery spans permanent appointments, contract and project based staffing, and leadership and management placements, supported by international mobility expertise, including end to end relocation coordination for in demand technical talent. Client testimonials highlight professionalism, speed, and quality, while candidates commend the team for sharpening CVs and providing career guidance. Typical mandates range from mechanical design engineers and millwrights to HR specialists and management roles, reflecting the companys balanced capability across white collar, blue collar, and executive profiles. Sector HR & Recruitment applies disciplined process, sector knowledge, and a client first mindset to reduce time to hire, improve retention, and align teams to business goals, offering 360 degree service from initial brief to onboarding and ongoing HR support.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseInterior DesignSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQCape Town, South Africa

Propel Personnel

Propel Personnel is a Johannesburg based executive search and recruitment agency dedicated to propelling organizations forward through precise, relationship driven talent acquisition. With over 18 years of industry experience and a founder, Jane, who brings a strong humanities background and nearly two decades of hands on sourcing expertise, the firm combines rigorous search methodologies with deep market insight to deliver leaders and specialists who make a measurable impact. Operating across South Africa and internationally, Propel Personnel partners with clients from scale ups to established enterprises to address critical hiring needs through executive search, permanent recruitment, and flexible contract and temporary solutions. The team focuses on sectors that include Financial Services, Mining, FMCG, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Retail, and Logistics and Supply Chain, and regularly supports core corporate functions such as Accounting and Finance, Engineering, Marketing and Digital, Technology, Sales, and Human Resources. Their consultative approach emphasizes tailored solutions, reliability, and service excellence, underpinned by thorough needs analysis, clear communication, structured feedback loops, and disciplined process management to ensure shortlists align tightly to role requirements and company culture. Client testimonials reference Propel Personnel’s ability to rapidly understand complex organizational contexts, pre qualify candidates thoroughly, and manage hiring processes with speed and care, resulting in consistent delivery of high impact appointments and tangible ROI. The business engages actively with both employers and job seekers, sharing practical interview guidance and market insights while maintaining a high touch service ethic throughout the hiring journey. Dedicated practice pages for engineering, finance, and marketing reflect the firm’s focused expertise in these talent communities and its ability to support assignments at all levels, from experienced professionals to senior executives. Whether securing transformative leadership, building out strategic functions, or scaling project teams, Propel Personnel brings disciplined search, nuanced industry knowledge, and a long term partnership mindset to every engagement.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQJohannesburg, South Africa

QAi Talent

QAi Talent is a specialist recruitment and workforce architecture partner dedicated to building teams at the frontier of technology, with a niche focus on Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Founded by recruiters with over 25 years of experience, the firm combines deep domain understanding with proven search methodology to help organisations design, hire, and scale the rare technical capability needed to deliver ambitious roadmaps. QAi Talent supports the full spectrum of hiring outcomes—permanent, contract, and interim—while going beyond traditional recruitment with strategic services including role design, hiring blueprints, executive briefings, and discreet technical search for engineers, researchers, and technical leaders. Their consultants advise on workforce architecture for quantum initiatives and PQC migration, and provide onboarding, mentorship, and specialist upskilling and retention strategies to ensure teams not only get built but continue to perform. Clients range from deep‑tech startups and R&D‑driven enterprises to cybersecurity and telecoms companies, innovation labs, government‑linked programs, and strategic investors building technical teams. Globally active, QAi Talent maintains candidate and employer resources to streamline hiring and career moves, and engages the community through its Beyond the Bit: Quantum Pathways podcast, featuring insights from leading experts across quantum and adjacent fields. The firm’s partnership with Quantum.Tech Europe underscores its commitment to advancing the ecosystem and connecting organisations with a worldwide network of high‑calibre talent. By uniting rigorous market mapping with consultative search and a privacy‑first approach, QAi Talent helps clients compete for scarce skills, sequence critical hires at the right time, and translate cutting‑edge ambitions into teams that deliver measurable outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

Provn

Provn is a specialist recruitment partner focused on the engineering talent that builds, scales and safeguards modern digital infrastructure. Operating across Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and remote markets, the firm places cloud and platform engineers, site reliability and DevOps specialists, data infrastructure and streaming experts, and AI/ML infrastructure engineers into high‑growth technology companies, software vendors and consultancies, and regulated enterprises including investment and wealth management firms. With deep specialisms spanning cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, automation and IaC (Terraform, Pulumi, GitOps), data lakehouse and low‑latency systems, and security and reliability for critical environments, Provn aligns hard‑to‑find skills with business outcomes such as faster delivery, resilient platforms and compliant operations. The team supports clients through permanent hiring, contractor solutions and interim search, underpinned by market insight on topics like IR35 and flexible staffing, and by a curated network that accelerates time‑to‑hire without compromising technical depth or cultural fit. Their approach emphasizes exclusive, partnership‑led engagements that streamline communication, sharpen role definition and elevate candidate experience—regularly reducing CV volume while increasing conversion and speed, as evidenced by recent software, data and platform hires across Scotland and the wider UK. Provn’s credibility is reinforced by work with global technology, telecom, retail and financial services brands, and by a content program that shares lessons on contractor markets, cost‑efficient cloud operations and talent strategy within modern engineering. Whether building a developer platform team, securing production systems in a regulated context, or standing up short‑notice contractor capability to unblock critical projects, Provn brings a practiced understanding of the engineering ecosystem and a results‑driven process designed to deliver reliable, secure and scalable outcomes for clients and compelling opportunities for candidates.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFinTechManagement ConsultingLegal

HQEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Protea Recruitment | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner

Protea Recruitment is a specialist talent partner dedicated to the Food, Drinks and wider FMCG sector, supporting organisations across food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, and pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. Launched in 2020 by founder and Managing Director Matt Steedman, the business combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on recruitment expertise to deliver tailored solutions for salaried hires from operational through to board level. Protea Recruitment works with SMEs and blue-chip enterprises alike, covering a broad range of functions including Technical and Quality, Engineering and Projects, Production and Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics, HR, Management and Finance, Sales and Marketing, and Development, R&D and NPD, as well as general management and executive appointments. The firm delivers permanent, contract and interim hiring, and is adept at headhunting, contingency search, retained and executive mandates, ensuring clients access the right talent quickly and effectively. Central to the company’s approach is a focus on culture and personality fit: beyond matching technical capabilities, the team invests time to understand each business and candidate, aligning values and behaviours for long-term success. From factory start-ups to established manufacturers, Protea Recruitment supports hiring at mid to senior levels across chilled, ambient, frozen, fresh produce, bakery, convenience, confectionery, plant-based and proteins, alongside roles in packaging and pharmaceuticals. Operating with a consultative, responsive service ethic, the firm provides market insight, transparent communication and a robust process tailored to each assignment. With a UK base in Edinburgh and an active presence across local and global food and FMCG markets, Protea Recruitment continues to partner closely with clients and candidates to deliver outcomes that strengthen teams and drive operational excellence, innovation and growth across the fast-moving consumer goods landscape.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQEdinburgh, United Kingdom

DGR

DGR is a young, dynamic family-run recruitment company with offices in Cork and Dublin, specializing in temporary staffing solutions nationwide across Ireland. They recruit across diverse industries including logistics, construction, retail, hospitality, and business support. Their philosophy centers on delivering "nothing less than 100%" to both clients and candidates, with their team working tirelessly to fulfill commitments, sometimes late into the night. This dedication has helped them build a reputation for matching the right candidates with the right jobs. Their current recruitment activities include positions for C License Drivers in North and West Dublin with competitive rates starting at €16.50 per hour plus additional benefits. The company takes pride in their multinational and multicultural workforce, which includes individuals from 63 different nationalities.

Perm RecruitmentTemp StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsDistributionPublic TransitResidential Development

Stroom Recruitment

Strooming. BV is a Recruitment and selection office with focus on Technical and Engineering profiles, both on a specialist and managerial level. As a sister company of Stroom BV with a focus on Supply Chain, Purchasing and Logistics, together we focus on recruitment the entire operational process in organizations. We work with specialized consultants who focus on the people in their field and thus offer an optimal service to the customer.

Perm RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQAntwerp, Belgium

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