Cybersecurity salaries are climbing fast. Remote work is leading the charge. Hiring managers: flexibility isn’t optional; it’s how you win top-tier security talent. Security professionals: your skills in cloud, threat detection, and compliance are more valuable than ever. 📥 Want the full breakdown? Download the 2025 Tech Universe Talent Guide now: 📎 https://lnkd.in/gu2Q4Mef #Cybersecurity #RemoteWork #TechHiring #CloudSecurity #Fintech #Healthcare
About us
The Understanding Recruitment Universe Understanding Recruitment is the go-to destination for technology recruitment with headquarters in St. Albans, England. Specialising in Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Web3, our team of over 90 recruiters is adept in navigating the dynamic landscapes of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Golang, .NET, DevOps, Product Management, and other tech roles within the Software Development Lifecycle. As your total talent solution partner, we seamlessly connect organisations with top-tier talent and empower tech professionals to discover their perfect fit within the ever-evolving tech industry. We offer unparalleled matches and comprehensive support across the UK, Europe, and the USA. In 2023, Understanding Recruitment became a 60% employee-owned company. This exciting development empowers our dedicated team to share in the financial rewards of our ongoing success. In the same year, we were recognised in Recruiter's annual FAST 50 listing, as the No.1 fastest-growing privately-owned recruitment business in the UK. Our in-house training programme also won a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award that is awarded to employers in the UK and Ireland who can prove that their outstanding training and skills development programmes have resulted in exceptional benefits for their business. With over a decade of success, 2022 marked the year we secured the much coveted Best Companies 3-star accreditation with a remarkable BCI score of 738 or higher, signifying 'world-class' workplace engagement. We've also been honoured as the 'Best Staffing Firm to Work For' for three consecutive years (2016-2018), and were named 'Business of the Year' at the 2017 SME Hertfordshire Business Awards.
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https://www.understandingrecruitment.com/
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- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- UK, Europe & USA
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
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- DevOps & Cloud, Technology, Recruitment, Software, IT, London, Consultancy, Python, Frontend, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, JavaScript, SRE, Permanent Hires, Contractors, Temp Hires, Blockchain, Web3, Biotech, Crypto, ZKP, Zero Knowledge Proofs, Rust, Golang, Staffing, Product, SDLC, .NET, Java, Talent Solutions, and Recruitment Solutions
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UK, Europe & USA, GB
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Abbeyview,
38-40 The Maltings
St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3HL, GB
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2nd Floor, 137 Portland Street
Boston, MA 02114, US
Employees at Understanding Recruitment
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Gordon Stoddart
CEO and Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network and Global Recruiter. Unlocking potential.
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Chris Jackson
Founding Director | Helping top UK & US tech companies secure exceptional talent 🚀
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Dale Swords
Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer - Finding & Delivering tech talent through our ‘Total Talent’ services (Permanent, Contract & Project / SoW)…
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Sam McBroom
Director - building world-class SW Systems / HPC Teams
Updates
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Dreaming of a Python dev role in 2025? Clean code alone won’t cut it anymore. Hiring managers want strategic thinkers, confident communicators, and system-savvy problem solvers. If you’re serious about landing that Python role, this guide is your blueprint. 👉 Dive in for the full breakdown https://lnkd.in/gpEqS_M6 #PythonInterview #InterviewTips #TechCareers #UnderstandingRecruitment
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We’ve helped hundreds of tech professionals land roles where they thrive. Let’s find yours. We're hiring across tech, from Java to full-stack, permanent to contract roles. Here are some opportunities available right now. Swipe through for the details. 👉 Apply through the links in the comments. #Hiring #TechJobs #TechRecruitment #UnderstandingRecruitment
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Work shouldn’t come at the cost of mental health. 🧠 As we mark World Mental Health Day, it’s a reminder that stress touches almost every corner of today’s workforce. It shapes how people show up, how long they stay, and how much they can give. At Understanding Recruitment, we believe in more than just placing talent. We believe in helping you create workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Because recruitment isn’t just about jobs. It’s about people. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #UnderstandingRecruitment
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Behind every biotech breakthrough, there’s a team of specialists making it happen. When Oxford Nanopore needed to scale their data & analytics teams quickly, we worked side by side to bring in the right people: data analysts, ML researchers and project managers. We’re proud to have played a part in their journey. 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g56RKKtq #HiringSuccess #CaseStudy #OxfordNanopore
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New faces and fresh perspectives. We’re pleased to introduce our newest colleagues, here to connect clients with the right talent and candidates with the right opportunities. 👋 → Anna Button, Researcher → Audrey Brodkin, Researcher → Jack Kelly, Researcher → Isabella Francois, Researcher At UR, people are at the heart of what we do, and that starts with our own team. Welcome aboard! #LifeAtUR #NewStarters #UnderstandingRecruitment
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Upskilling is what makes candidates stand out in today’s fast-moving tech world. The difference is clear: interviews happen faster, salary offers are higher, and top talent stays longer. Wondering about what’s shaping tech hiring in 2025? 📥 Download the Tech Universe Talent & Salary Report for insights on skills in demand, salary trends, and how leading candidates stay ahead. https://lnkd.in/gu2Q4Mef #TechTalent #SalaryReport #UnderstandingRecruitment
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We’re proud to share that Understanding Solutions’ live webinar on bringing Product and Ops teams closer together has been featured in Best of LinkedIn: Digital Products & Services CW 36/37. Shoutout to Tom Rankin, Associate Director at USol, for leading the session, and to Nichola Davies, Product Consultant at So Energy, for sharing her expertise. Want to learn more? 👉 Visit Understanding Solutions – https://lnkd.in/e26K34_5 📖 Read the key takeaways – https://lnkd.in/gAthHvCb #Products #Ops #ProductOps #UnderstandingSolutions #IndustryInsights #UnderstandingRecruitment
Helping B2B Leaders Make Smarter Market Decisions with Consulting-Driven Analyses. Research That Prepares You for Tomorrow’s Market.
Best of LinkedIn: Digital Products & Services CW 36/37 Your bi-weekly digest just dropped with 60 handpicked posts and 29 new voices worth following. The featured spotlight breaks down Atlassian's 2026 State of Product Report. The analysis cuts through the noise and shows where product teams actually struggle. Not where they think they should. Don't miss out the relevant events section inside. No time for deep dives? We created a Podcast version using Google Notebook LM. Prefer reading? Full summaries live on our website. The last two weeks showed AI moving from buzzword presentations to real workflows. Agents, RAG systems, and fine-tuning are replacing the theoretical discussions. Product Ops teams are finally anchoring their work in OKRs and operating models. Evidence-based discovery is becoming the standard approach. Our Market Insights & Intelligence practice connects these dots daily. We translate adoption signals into prioritized features. Customer expectations become partner shortlists. Pilot timing aligns with market proof. Have a great read and many thanks for sharing your insights!
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Growth starts with the right people. Whether you need one critical hire or a full team, we’ll connect you with the talent that fits your needs and supports your goals. 📌 Upload your vacancy here: https://lnkd.in/d2zpjuXh Our specialists will be in touch. #TechHiring #StaffingSolutions #RecruitmentPartner #UnderstandingRecruitment
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Expanding into new markets isn’t easy, especially when you need the right team in place. Teamwork Commerce, a US-based retail management solution provider, wanted to expand into the UK but struggled to build their first project and technical team. By partnering with Understanding Recruitment, they overcame hiring challenges, built a high-performing UK team, and hit their growth goals. 📖 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/giWJw2Du #CaseStudy #TeamworkCommerce #TechRecruitment #UnderstandingRecruitment