Business Details
37 Years
experience
Expert Technology Recruitment Services
Established in 1989, we have built a reputation as a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on technology and related sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored talent solutions to clients across the UK, Ireland, and wider EMEA region. Our unique database of 10,000+ candidates ensures comprehensive coverage for diverse roles, from executive leadership to technical specialists. More than two-thirds of our business comes from returning clients, reflecting our commitment to long-term partnerships and successful placements.We specialise in sectors including telecommunications, cloud technologies, intelligent automation, customer experience, and fintech, working with technology vendors, service providers, and end-users. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a focus on cultural fit, ensuring matches that align with both job requirements and organisational values. We offer a range of services including contingency placement, retained executive search, and international recruitment, supported by a team with decades of combined experience in recruitment.
Services
Contingency Placement
Retained Executive Search
Advertised Selection
Agency Management
Contract Recruitment
International Recruitment
Project Manager Recruitment
Technical Recruitment
Sales Recruitment
Marketing Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in technology recruitment
- More than two-thirds of our business comes from returning clients
- Unique database of 10,000+ pre-vetted candidates
- Specialists in EMEA technology recruitment across 8 European countries
- Proven track record filling complex technical and leadership roles
Services
Contingency Placement
Our contingency placement service offers flexible recruitment solutions for urgent hiring needs. We leverage our extensive candidate database and industry expertise to deliver qualified professionals within tight deadlines. This service is ideal for roles requiring swift turnaround while maintaining high-quality matches for technical and leadership positions.
Retained Executive Search
For critical leadership roles, we provide dedicated retained executive search services with exclusive focus on your requirements. Our consultants conduct in-depth market analysis and targeted outreach to identify top-tier executives. This premium service ensures confidentiality and priority access to high-calibre candidates for strategic organisational roles.
International Recruitment
We specialise in cross-border recruitment across EMEA, managing complex international assignments with local market expertise. Our established networks in eight European countries facilitate seamless placements for multinational organisations. We handle all aspects of global recruitment including compliance, relocation, and cultural integration considerations.
Technical Recruitment
Our technical recruitment service focuses on sourcing engineering, software development, and IT specialists. With consultants possessing deep technology sector knowledge since 1989, we match niche technical requirements with pre-vetted professionals. We serve clients in telecommunications, cloud technologies, and software development fields.
Sales Recruitment
We deliver sales professionals across all levels from business development executives to C-suite leaders. Our candidates specialise in technology sales, channel management, and strategic partnerships. We assess both technical product knowledge and commercial acumen to ensure alignment with clients' revenue objectives.
People
Justin Kelsey
Managing Director
With 30 years' recruitment experience, Justin founded Syntony Search & Selection in 1989 specialising in technology recruitment. He focuses on executive search and leadership placements, leveraging extensive industry networks to deliver strategic talent solutions.
Paul Christy
Recruitment Consultant
Paul has specialised in technical recruitment at Syntony Search & Selection since 2004. He handles placements for technical consultants, systems engineers, and software development roles, combining sector expertise with in-depth candidate assessment.
Questions
What technology sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on telecommunications, cloud technologies, intelligent automation, customer experience solutions, and fintech recruitment across the EMEA region.
How do you ensure cultural fit for placements?
Our consultants conduct detailed assessments of both candidates' attributes and client organisational culture to ensure long-term compatibility beyond technical requirements.
Can you handle international recruitment assignments?
Yes, we manage cross-border placements in eight European countries with local market expertise and compliance knowledge for seamless transitions.
What experience do your consultants have?
Our team collectively holds over 30 years' specialist recruitment experience in technology sectors, with individual consultants focusing on specific technical domains.
How quickly can you fill urgent roles?
Using our database of 10,000+ pre-vetted candidates, we typically provide qualified shortlists within 5-7 working days for most technical positions.
