Richard Wheeler Associates

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39 Years

experience

Trusted IT Recruitment Experts for Tech Startups

Richard Wheeler Associates is a specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy with over 35 years of experience. Founded in 1987, we partner with fast-growing technology-led companies to recruit highly skilled professionals who make a quantifiable difference. Our reputation is built on trust, professionalism, and integrity, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. We work directly with CTOs and Development Directors to build software teams from the ground up, serving startups, scale-ups, and SMEs. Our rigorous screening and interviewing processes ensure candidates align perfectly with client requirements.

Recognised as one of the UK's top 15 recruitment agencies, we specialise in AI, CleanTech, Cyber Security, MedTech, and Startup Recruitment. Our clients include industry leaders such as McAfee, Oracle, and NVIDIA, who value our technical expertise and ethical approach. We prioritise transparency, offering detailed job information and GDPR-compliant data handling. With a conversion rate of one offer per two shortlisted candidates, we deliver exceptional results efficiently.

Services

IT Recruitment AI Recruitment CleanTech Recruitment Cyber Security Recruitment MedTech Recruitment Startup Recruitment

Details

Year established: 1987

Highlights and features

35+ years of experience in technology recruitment.
Curated candidates matching precise requirements.
Focus on quality with one offer per two shortlisted candidates.
Partnerships with award-winning tech companies.
GDPR-compliant processes and transparent communication.

What people say

Properly curated candidates Highly recommended for recruitment Exceptional technical interviews Responsive and supportive Top-tier industry knowledge

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Services

IT Recruitment

Richard Wheeler Associates specialises in permanent IT recruitment for software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data science roles. We partner with tech startups and scale-ups to identify candidates with advanced skills in Python, AWS, and machine learning. Our rigorous screening ensures candidates align with client objectives, supporting companies from early-stage growth to enterprise-level expansion.

AI Recruitment

We recruit AI and data science professionals for frontier technology firms, including roles in generative AI, NLP, and deep learning. Our candidates hold advanced degrees and expertise in Python, LLMs, and cloud platforms. Clients benefit from tailored candidate assessments and access to PhD-level talent from leading universities and research institutions.

Cyber Security Recruitment

Our cyber security recruitment focuses on roles such as penetration testers, security architects, and risk analysts. We serve companies developing solutions for IoT security, GDPR compliance, and threat detection. Candidates possess certifications and hands-on experience in frameworks like AWS Cloud and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust security implementations.

Startup Recruitment

We support early-stage and high-growth startups in building founding teams, including engineering, product, and R&D roles. Our expertise spans sectors like CleanTech and MedTech, connecting founders with PhD-level talent and experienced engineers to drive innovation and scalability.

MedTech Recruitment

Our MedTech recruitment targets roles in digital health, biotechnology, and medical device development. Candidates include data scientists, computational biologists, and cloud engineers with expertise in AI-driven drug discovery and health informatics, supporting companies in advancing healthcare technologies.

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Richard Wheeler

Founder

Richard Wheeler has over 35 years of experience in IT recruitment, specialising in placing software engineers and data scientists in tech startups and scale-ups. He partners directly with CTOs to build high-impact teams.

Questions

What sectors does Richard Wheeler Associates specialise in?

We focus on IT, AI, CleanTech, Cyber Security, MedTech, and Startup recruitment, serving technology-driven companies from early-stage to enterprise.

How does RWA ensure candidate quality?

We conduct rigorous technical interviews and assessments, aiming for one job offer per two shortlisted candidates through detailed role alignment.

Do you work with remote or hybrid roles?

Yes, we recruit for permanent roles across the UK and globally, including hybrid and fully remote positions in tech sectors.

What experience do your consultants have?

Our team has 35+ years of expertise in technology recruitment, with direct partnerships with CTOs and Development Directors in scaling companies.

How are candidate CVs handled?

CVs are only shared with your explicit permission, adhering to GDPR standards for data privacy and professional confidentiality.

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Andrew Watson

Dec 28, 2019 Report

I was first introduced to Richard Wheeler Associates when they searched for and successfully placed candidates in a number of roles with my then employers. That success was built on the dedication shown to understanding both client and candidate - ensuring a good rounded fit of individual to role and our organisation. I have recently had the pleasure of experiencing this dedication from a candidate perspective. Notably, the patience and experience to establish my skills and preferences; to suggest where they might apply; how to find opportunities; and how to honestly yet sensitively represent

Stuart Butterfield

Nov 09, 2019 Report

RWA did a fantastic job helping us to fill our web development vacancy. They are the very antithesis of the bulk CV merchants and instead provided a properly curated set of candidates who actually fitted our requirements. We look forward to using RWA again in the future.

John Roper

Sep 26, 2019 Report

I have experienced Richard Wheeler Associates from both perspectives - as a job hunter and an employer looking to find new recruits. Richard really listens and is prepared to spend the time to get to know you. The result is that job hunters are sent roles in great companies that actually fit their skills and requirements and employers get really good candidates that fit the company and role. Either way, this makes the process much more efficient and rewarding.

James Broughton

Aug 11, 2019 Report

RWA Consultants contacted me with regards to a position. They were incredibly professional and helpful in handling my application and preparing for an interview. I cannot emphasise enough how polite they were, which felt like a rarity when dealing with recruitment agencies.
Unfortunately, I didn't get the role, but they also let me know promptly and with feedback, which is as much as you can ask for. Would definitely recommend.

Peter Roberts

Oct 28, 2015 Report

Richard Wheeler Associates provides us with a steady stream of high quality candidates - which means we can fill our vacancies in a timely fashion and we don't have to deal with any other agency!

Steve Draper

Oct 08, 2015 Report

We have found RWA to be an excellent antidote to 'spam recruitment-consultants'! They only ever supply CVs of the very highest quality and of direct relevance to our open roles