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Founded in 2013 by Managing Director, Richard Harrison, Xpertise Recruitment are an award-winning Technology, Data and Transformation Recruitment Partner with three offices down the spine of the UK, Derby, Manchester and London.

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Richard's Xpertise Recruitment Story

After more than a decade in IT recruitment, seeing the same old robotic engagement with clients & candidates, I had a vision, where I saw an agency where consultants would care and respect candidates and help those people achieve their career ambitions.

I saw an agency that formed relationships with its candidates and clients and worked hard to earn their trust, not necessarily for short term gain but with a long term partnership in mind. I envisioned an agency full of authenticity and personality where we had conversations not sales pitches. I imagined growing a team of specialist recruiters who were passionate about working with the best talent enabling our clients to become even more successful. Xpertise was born with that vision and those values.

Richard Harrison, Managing Director

400+

specialists placed into new roles in 2023

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Xpertise’s Purpose and Values

To help people follow their career aspirations, so that businesses and individuals achieve more, today and tomorrow.

We Care

We truly care about our candidates and our clients, showing that in lots of little ways every day. We treat people how we ourselves wish to be treated. We listen. We are open and honest. We care about our business and we care about each other.

We are Driven

We love our job, We want to change the face of the recruitment industry, one conversation at a time. We source great talent enabling our clients to achieve their ambitions.

We are Human

We have real conversations. We are not robots. We are real people helping real people achieve their ambitions and fulfil individual and business potential.

We know our Markets

We are up to date with emerging technologies and market trends; we lead the way in sharing this knowledge with candidates and clients. We build relationships with candidates. We know the hard to find candidates and they know us!

We are Collaborative

We work as a team. We value long term partnerships, helping clients to attract the best candidates and ensure a cultural fit to drive candidate retention and performance.

Our Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

At Xpertise, we believe in making a meaningful impact beyond our business. Every employee is given a community day off to contribute to causes close to their heart, fostering a culture of giving back.

We take pride in our fundraising initiatives, from company-wide challenges like 20-mile hikes to supporting food banks, the Shoebox Appeal, and the Ukraine crisis. Our charity efforts have helped raise over £2,053 for Cancer Research UK.

Beyond fundraising, we strive to create a more inclusive and sustainable future. We've reduced our carbon footprint by moving training materials online and implementing eco-conscious policies. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our recruitment practices, ensuring unbiased candidate attraction strategies and actively engaging with diverse talent pools.

We’re also passionate about mentoring the next generation. Through our partnership with a local multi-academy trust, we provide career coaching, CV workshops, and industry talks to inspire students about opportunities in technology and recruitment.

From taking part in fitness challenges to volunteering at local shelters, our employees are encouraged to contribute to causes they care about. Whether it’s raising awareness for mental health, supporting sustainability in tech, or advocating for underrepresented groups, Xpertise is committed to making a lasting impact—together.

 

Charity Football Match

We went head to head with Nottingham based Forsyth Barnes at Pride Park Stadium. A friendly - albeit competitive game - all in aid of charity and making a positive impact to our community and beyond. It was great to see different offices come together and collaborate. 

Community Day at Just For Dogs

Two of our team members spent the day at Just For Dogs in Ashbourne voluntering,. They arrived bright and early  ready to lend a hand. Their day was filled with meaningful tasks. At Xpertise, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. That’s why we offer a paid volunteering day each year, an opportunity to step away from the office and support causes close to our hearts. 

Our awards

We take pride in our achievements and we are incredibly lucky and proud to be recongnised across multiple independent bodies for our drive and accomplishments as one of the best award-winning Technology, Data and Transformation recruitment agencies in the UK. 

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We are human

We have real conversations. We are not robots. We are real people helping real people achieve their ambitions and fulfil individual and business potential.

Julian Harrison

Sales Director, Directors

Ashley Bane

Senior East Midlands Project Delivery Specialist, Midlands

Christy McCorry

Quality and Software Engineering Managing Consultant, Manchester

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Our team testimonials

My favourite thing about working at Xpertise is the people! The office in Manchester is a great place to work and I enjoy spending time with colleagues which is important for any job. 

Christy McCorry, Managing Consultant, Manchester

My favourite thing about working at Xpertise is the people! I have made some great friends over the last 5 years. Everyone starts out as a colleague but you quickly become friends and then lifelong friends as time progresses.

James Marriott, Senior Consultant, Derby

My favourite thing about working at Xpertise is the people - everyday is never the same. If you’re having a down day, people are there to help lift you up and you are encouraged to help those around you. There is always someone in the business who has dealt with the issue you have at any point, getting to lean on those people is so valuable and helps so much.

Phil Brindley, Practice Manager, Derby

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