Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Tech Recruitment Solutions
For over 25 years, we have understood that great technology is built by exceptional people. As trusted partners to the world's most innovative tech companies, we have built our legacy on genuine relationships, deep market understanding, and the belief that together, we achieve more. We provide the human touch that transforms businesses, acting as relationship builders supporting ambitious tech companies in finding leaders and teams who turn vision into reality.Our network-first approach prioritises long-term partnerships over quick wins, grounded in transparency, openness, and honesty. With expertise across EMEA, US, and APAC, we continuously evolve our approach to meet the dynamic needs of the tech sector, staying ahead of market trends and industry shifts. Our success is measured through the lasting positive impact we create for clients, candidates, and the wider tech community.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Recruitment
Executive Search
Team Builds
Tech Recruitment
Commercial Recruitment
Marketing Recruitment
Data Recruitment
Product Recruitment
Software Engineering Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialist tech recruitment expertise
- Our global network spans EMEA, US, and APAC markets
- We provide tailored talent solutions aligned with growth strategies
- Our retained search model guarantees priority candidate access
- We combine market mapping with data-driven hiring strategies
What people say
Exceptional support
Excellent communication
Timely delivery
Cultural alignment
Market expertise
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in matching visionary tech companies with exceptional permanent talent. Our rigorous assessment process ensures cultural alignment and long-term fit, focusing on candidates who drive sustainable growth. From scaling startups to established enterprises, we deliver leaders who transform organisations. Our retained search model guarantees exclusive access to sought-after professionals.
Contract Recruitment
Our contract solutions provide immediate access to pre-vetted professionals for critical projects and leadership gaps. We manage compliance and administration, enabling clients to focus on business objectives. From senior engineers to interim executives, our network delivers expertise that accelerates time-to-market while maintaining quality standards.
Executive Search
We identify C-suite and senior leaders with proven track records in high-growth environments. Our retained search process combines market mapping with targeted outreach to secure executives who align with strategic objectives. Clients receive detailed reporting and guaranteed timelines for mission-critical appointments.
Team Builds
Our team build solutions enable rapid yet strategic expansion of tech organisations. We handle end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles while maintaining cultural consistency. From foundational leadership to specialist technical teams, we ensure quality remains uncompromised during high-velocity growth phases.
Tech Recruitment
With deep sector expertise across AI, data, software engineering, and DevOps, we connect tech companies with specialists who drive innovation. Our market intelligence provides real-time insights into compensation trends and talent availability, ensuring competitive advantage in challenging hiring landscapes.
Questions
What tech sectors does Propel specialise in?
We focus on AI & machine learning, software engineering, data science, product management, DevOps, marketing technology, and commercial tech roles across scaling businesses.
How does Propel ensure cultural fit for placements?
Our assessment process evaluates technical skills alongside cultural alignment through in-depth interviews, reference checks, and stakeholder feedback during the hiring process.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, with a global network spanning EMEA, US, and APAC, we support both local market hires and cross-border expansion requirements for tech companies.
What differentiates Propel from other recruitment agencies?
Our retained model, market intelligence, and focus on long-term partnerships set us apart. We act as an extension of your team rather than a transactional service provider.
How quickly can Propel fill urgent roles?
For contract positions, we typically deliver within days. Permanent roles follow a thorough process but maintain accelerated timelines through proactive candidate engagement.
Do you support early-stage startups as well as established companies?
Yes, we work with companies at all growth stages from pre-seed to enterprise, adapting our approach to each organisation's specific scaling requirements.
Reviews (3)
Simon
Jun 16, 2021
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I gave my details and was in a flowing exchange regarding a position. Then I hit a wall and never received any response to say that I was had not received the position. So beware of this, in case you put your hopes in. Keep looking elsewhere at the same time.
Rich Millyard
Apr 04, 2018
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Terrible service as an applicant for a role. After attending an interview and providing a presentation with less than 24 hours notice (for a job that I was asked to apply for by Propel!) I had to chase for feedback and even after getting hold of the recruiter on the phone, 3 months later I have still not received feedback. Terrible and deeply unprofessional treatment.
Patrick Linehan
Feb 07, 2018
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World class recruitment service. Pleasure to work with every step of the way. Total professionals, really great people.
