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Digital Recruitment. Done by cyclists Marketers.
Look, let's be honest shall we…? The problem with recruitment is that it's done by recruiters. I know, you shouldn't stereotype. But stereotypes exist for a reason. A bit like with cyclists - you know, those middle-aged warriors who think they look cool dressed like a tightly wrapped sausage.
Well, we were marketers long before we were recruiters (cyclists second, and recruiters as a very distant third just ahead of parking wardens, and people who whistle to themselves in shops).
We've worked in, hired or managed most roles we recruit - which means we really understand who we're looking for, and we’re really good at finding them! Because we're not 'recruitery' recruiters powered by commission and desperation, you'll quite literally never be sold to. We'll never hound you on the phone. We won't do any of the things you detest about recruitment.
If you think you'd benefit from recruitment 'the way it should be done', call us. We won't call you. If we're not helping clients find amazing people, we're probably somewhere on a hill, cursing our life choices in Lycra - just in case you still need a reason to dislike us.
Digital Recruitment. Done by cyclists Marketers.
Look, let's be honest shall we…? The problem with recruitment is it's done by recruiters. I know, you shouldn't stereotype. But stereotypes exist for a reason. A bit like with cyclists - you know, those middle-aged warriors who spend more on their bikes than their cars and think they look cool dressed like a tightly wrapped sausage.
Well, we were marketers long before we were recruiters (cyclists second, and recruiters as a very distant third just ahead of parking wardens, and people who whistle to themselves in shops). We've worked in, hired or managed most roles we recruit - which means we really understand who we're looking for, and we’re really good at finding them!
Because we're not 'recruitery' recruiters powered by commission and desperation, you'll quite literally never be sold to. We'll never hound you on the phone. We won't do any of the things you detest about recruitment. We haven't got time.
If you think you'd benefit from the increased productivity and return from every digital hire you make, call us. We won't call you. We're probably somewhere on a hill, cursing our life choices in lycra - just in case you still need a reason to dislike us.
What our clients say
Richard Martin, Digital Director at market-leading health & safety supplier Arco, explains what it's like to work with us.
Marketers turned Recruiters
Welcome to the anti-recruitment agency!
Let's face it, you could train a chimp to run a search on a CV database, but at Digital People, we don't think that cuts the mustard.
We are digital specialists who believe there's much more to being a specialist than just recruiting digital roles, and there's no substitute for experience.
We were in-house digital practitioners for almost two decades before becoming recruiters. We've worked in, managed, or hired for most roles we now recruit, for brands you'll have heard of like Vodafone, Expedia, and John Lewis.
We've been both the candidate and the hiring manager, which gives us a deep understanding of what 'good' looks like for both parties and a unique perspective of the industry.
How We Work
1. Discovery: Wherever possible, we always start with a client visit, because how can we represent your business if we've never actually met you? We also try to meet potential candidates before submitting them, because we believe it's crucial to understand what drives and motivates them - we also think candidates should know who's representing them!
2. Proactive Headhunt: Your search won't be relegated to an inexperienced junior driven by commission. Instead, it will be handled by former industry practitioners who understand exactly what, and more importantly, who we're looking for - with a focus on creating the perfect cultural fit.
3. Screening & Shortlisting: We pre-qualify candidates so you don't have to, and we won't bombard you with irrelevant CVs. By the time you receive a profile, we'll have met and screened the candidate, and we'll be confident they meet the brief. Our acid test is always: if we were recruiting this role for our own team, would we hire this candidate? If not, why should we expect you to?
4. Warranty: When you've made a hire, relax and enjoy complete peace of mind with our industry-beating 6-month warranty.
Interim, Executive Search & Team Builds
Digital People specialise in helping clients identify potential candidates for senior leadership roles with a strong digital marketing, or digital transformation focus. Typical roles we recruit include Digital Director, Marketing Director, e-commerce Director, CDO, Digital Transformation Director, Head of Digital Transformation, Head of Marketing, Head of Digital, Head of e-commerce, CTO, IT Director, CEO & MD.
Contract & Interim
During periods of growth, transition or absence, we draw on our extensive network of experienced digital practitioners to help client's identify the safe pair of hands for their business, anywhere, at short notice - saving time, money & frustration.
Executive Search
Whether you've had a team exit, or you're experiencing fast growth and need people urgently, we can move quickly to help you secure the best potential candidates in the market. We'll work around the clock to help you shape the right brief, and identify the best people anywhere in the world, to the tightest of deadlines - often, where others have already tried, and failed.
Projects & Team Builds
Whether you're migrating digital services in-house, scaling, or building a new digital team from scratch - team builds can be expensive. Talk to us about how we can help with highly cost-effective team builds on a project basis.
Fractional In-house Recruitment
Fractional in-house recruitment on a part-time or project-basis, offering a flexible and cost-effective alternative to full-time recruitment teams, allowing you to access specialised expertise without long-term commitments.
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