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FIND was Co-Founded by three friends & recruiters (Jack, James & Ryan) who had spent a combined 24 years in corporate agency and wanted to create something different. They wanted to create a staffing business that places equal emphasis on both fulfilment & customer experience.

FIND is on a mission to improve the perception of staffing businesses (Google ‘Recruiters are’ and you will see what we’re up against…!)

We’re super passionate about the ecosystem we serve & helping businesses thrive. But being specialist in our markets wasn’t enough, we want customer experience to be a measure of our performance & contributor to our mission.

Our services include Contingent & Retained Recruitment, Talent Research & Mapping and Talent Pipelining.

WHY FIND TALENT WITH FIND?

We’re pretty good at creating extra value at every stage of the recruitment process.
We take the time to understand your brand, culture & mission, ensuring you get
the most value when working with us.

Long gone are the days of relying on adverts as your talent acquisition strategy.
We will proactively sell your brand & opportunities, providing you access to a wider
and better candidate network.

You’re employing us to elevate your brand as an employer of choice.

PROVEN EXPERIENCE

We are working hard, clever, and fast to set the bar in recruitment. And yes, we know that loads of companies say that they’re “different” or “better”. But with 20+ years combined industry experience, and with clients and candidates who keep coming back to us, we’ve got every reason to feel good about what we can do for you.

MARKET KNOWLEDGE

Each of our Consultants & Talent Partners have one market, one focus & one specialism – meaning we are true experts in each of our fields.

Your consultant will partner with you to deliver targeted campaigns, provide market insight & give you candidate access you wouldn’t otherwise have.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MATTERS

We don’t just look for the right person for the job, we create futures that are fulfilling and value-creating for everyone. We’re super passionate about the ecosystem we serve and helping businesses thrive. We want customer experience to be a measure of our performance and contributor to our mission.

We don’t just find jobs for people, we want to make recruitment an enjoyable experience for everyone.

MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

Jack English

Co-Founder, Director of Senior & Executive Appointments

My recruitment career started in 2010, working for a global corporate agency. I loved it! I spent 12 years there – progressing into a role where I was running a business inside the PLC & responsible for all Senior hiring into the Training, Skills & Apprenticeship markets.

I had worked with both James & Ryan for a long time and during 2021 launching our own agency turned from a dream into reality!

I’m responsible for all Senior, Leadership & Executive hiring across our sectors – I have a particular interest in OMB’s, Start-up/Scale-up and PE organisations. I provide Perm & Interim Recruitment, Talent Mapping & Pipelining solutions.
I am obsessed with creating an enjoyable (and simple!) process for Clients & Candidates. I’m super passionate about customer experience – I’m on a personal mission to change the perception of staffing businesses.

Outside of work, I love running, eating & drinking, live music, and travel. I live near a Beach and my Partner & I have challenged ourselves to go sea swimming every week… think Wim Hof (we’re cheating a bit and wearing wetsuits though, at least for Jan – March!)

Ryan Hammond

Co-Founder, Director of Technology & IT Training

I joined the recruitment world in early 2016. Ironically, my first interview experience within the sector was being rejected by Jack – my now Co-Founder – for a role within his team. Luckily, he saw some sense on the 3rd attempt…

Since then, I have spent my entire recruitment career helping businesses build their technology training teams.

I have worked with the vast majority of UK leading technology training providers during this time, as well as supporting so many amazing start-ups.

Here at Find, we collectively agree on what recruitment should look like – a simple, enjoyable & effective partnership that improves your business.

I am responsible for connecting companies with the best trainers in the market within the following areas: Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Project Management & Business Analysis.

Outside of work I enjoy travelling & exploring new places, attending music festivals/events & am a big football fan. I also like to consider myself a bit of a craft beer & ale connoisseur & I hope to open up my own brewery one day.

More about Ryan

James Ellis

Co-Founder, Director of Apprenticeships & Employability

After graduating from Uni in 2018, I jumped straight into the world of recruitment. I started my journey recruiting specifically into the Training, Skills & Apprenticeship markets. I have been lucky enough to work with two companies where I have thoroughly enjoyed my time, one being a small agency and also a global corporate agency where I met both Jack & Ryan.

I was absolutely ecstatic when the opportunity arose to launch find – there are no two better people to be embarking on this journey with.

I’m so excited to be able to create our own unique culture at find. We will establish a flexible, autonomous yet supportive working environment for future employees and have customer experience at the core of everything we do and as a measure of our success.

I’m responsible for recruitment across the Apprenticeship and Employability markets, providing recruitment solutions for positions including Delivery, Quality & Compliance, Sales & Account Management and support roles

Outside of work, I’m a keen sportsman and thoroughly enjoy watching and playing. When I get sign off from the better half, you can often spot me hitting some very average Golf shots on the course, or being bowled out for a duck for my local Cricket team.’

Anton Roe

Advisor to the Board

Anton has 22 years’ experience in the recruitment sector at senior leadership and board level across Technology, Training and Professional Services in the UK, the Americas and Australia.

He’s been involved in scaling established staffing businesses and launching multiple start-ups.

Anton acts as an advisor to the board of FIND.

Jordan Whiteley

Principal Consultant, eLearning & Learning Technologies

I started my recruitment career in 2018 working for a large corporate agency, and for 3 of those years, I was under the stewardship of both Jack and Ryan. 

I specialise in finding talent in the EdTech & Learning Technologies markets. Over my career, I’ve recruited for corporate organisations, Training Providers and eLearning & EdTech businesses – placing SME’s, ID’s and Technologists.  

I’m super excited to join the squad at FIND, heading our EdTech & Learning Technologies division. 

Outside of recruitment, I’m an avid sportsman where you’ll find me shanking some balls out the rough on the golf course, lugging my somewhat excessive bodyweight round the football pitch, or down the pub “7 balling” anyone that’s brave enough to play me at pool. I also love to travel, going to events/festivals, and I’m a bit of a dab-hand in the kitchen (mainly eating).

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Aishah Wicken

Principal Consultant, Apprenticeships & Employability

Joining the sector fresh faced from College, I started my recruitment career back in 2016, working for a large PLC where I was lucky enough to meet Jack, Ryan & James. During my 6 years in the industry, I progressed into a Lead Role responsible for delivery hires within the Skills & Apprenticeship market.

Here at FIND, I head-up our Apprenticeships & Employability division, leading all recruitment for delivery roles. 

I’m super excited to be back working with friends & look forward to supporting my clients to find great talent, whilst enjoying the process!

Away from the office, I love travelling, going to gigs/events & eating out, like most of the team at FIND, I’m a massive foodie too! 

More about Aishah

Leoni Stevens

Talent Partner, Apprenticeships & Employability

I started my recruitment career working for a large corporate agency where I built up 16 years recruitment experience, specialising within the Skills, Learning, Apprenticeship & Employability sectors.

Over my career, I’ve had the honour of supporting a wide range of training providers to build successful teams. My main experience is recruiting for Coaches, Mentors, Trainers, Sales & Account Management roles.

I previously worked with Jack, Ryan & James for about 10 years and following a short hiatus I am delighted to be working with this great team again as I join them as a Talent Partner.

Outside of work I like experimenting in the kitchen with new dishes or baking sweet treats. I also enjoy eating out, going for walks in the stunning Inverness countryside and enjoying a lazy evening in front of a good Netflix series!

Charley Loughrey

Senior Talent Partner

I started my recruitment career in 2015 & I’ve spent my time recruiting across Systems, Software & Supportability Engineers into some of the UK’s most reputable Defence companies

At FIND, I’ll be focussing on sourcing the best IT Training talent for leading training providers in the UK & East Coast US. My role will be to ensure that the candidate has the best possible recruitment journey whilst searching for their next job.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going out for food & drinks and travelling.

Jamie Harding

Head of Professional Services

My career in recruitment started in 2000 when I was just a few years out of University and I had no idea what to do with my life- after all, what do you do with a degree in History and student loan debts! After working as a manager for the John Lewis Partnership for two years, I saw an advert in the local newspaper (yes, jobs were advertised like that in those days) for a recruitment role earning the heavenly sum of £16k!!! I applied, and the rest they say is history!

All these years later, I still love the challenge and the thrill of finding great candidates their dream role, whilst delivering a high level of service to individuals and companies alike! Having worked with half of the FIND team previously, when the chance to join and set up the Professional Services division came up, I just had to do it!!

Outside of work, I love eating out, cooking, going on long walks, the odd bike ride, spending time with the family….all whilst being a long suffering supporter of Southampton FC.

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Louise Ness

Principal Consultant, Apprenticeships & Employability

I started my career in recruitment in 2015 and since then, I dedicated 7 of those years to sourcing talent within Education, Training & Apprenticeship sector. I had a brief 2-year stint working in Talent Acquisition as well – working internally for a business.

I am a Principal Consultant here at FIND and specialise in placing the best talent into the Apprenticeships, Employability & Education sectors.

Outside of work I cherish time with my children and social gatherings with friends over dinner. I try to embrace fitness where I can for a healthy lifestyle while getting stuck into a thought-provoking podcast.

CAREERS AT FIND

We’re always on the lookout for great people who align with our mission.

We are obsessed with customer experience and always looking for ways to create extra value for our clients & candidates. Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to meet!

We’re in the Human Capital markets, but recruit across many disciplines including Technology, Sales, Commercial, Support, Training Delivery, Senior & Executive hires.

WE OFFER

FLEXIBLE SALARY

It will be a true reflection of your stock-value in the market

HOLIDAY

We have a minimum policy. Our colleagues must take 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays!)

FLEXIBLE WORKING

We don’t mandate a 0830 – 1730 working day

LOCATION

If you want an office, we’re in Elan House – Fareham. Work from home (or Portugal!) if you prefer

COMMISSION

We’re a perm business. You’ll get between 25%-35% of your fees with a small (fair!) threshold

WELLBEING

Pension scheme, private healthcare, L&D

CAREER PROGRESSION

We’re a fast growing scale-up with lots of career opportunities across billing, leadership, delivery & support roles

HAVING FUN

We hold quarterly, bi-annual, and annual celebrations and incentives. We know how important it is to relax, celebrate success & have fun with your team

FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES

FIND provide enhanced Parental Leave pay and we allow Parents time off outside your holiday entitlement. We understand that being a Parent requires flexibility

WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?