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We set the bar high: 99% placement success rate and average time to hire of six weeks for a wide range of AI and data science jobs.

We are proud of the long-standing relationships we form with our clients and candidates alike and the overwhelmingly positive feedback we receive. In fact, 90% of our business is referred to us by happy clients and candidates.

Here’s what they have to say.

Case Studies

Altana AI

Altana AI is a rapidly scaling US-based supply chain technology start-up. Backed by some of the world’s most prominent VCs, their AI-powered knowledge graph is set to revolutionise global commerce.

  • Altana approached us to help establish a UK presence, beginning with a pivotal commercial director leadership search. This was the start of a long-term and exclusive strategic partnership.

  • • Scaled the London office from 0-15+ in 16 months.

    • Ongoing partnership for critical leadership hiring globally.

    • Advice on UK salary benchmarking and culture continuity.

“Kelly is a true partner to our business who puts in the effort to holistically understand (and often improve) our strategy and culture… She’s delivered many of our most outstanding employees, and helped us build our business from the ground floor in the UK.”

Aaron Libbey, EVP, Sales and Business Development, Altana AI

Altruistiq

An early-stage sustainability intelligence start-up, Altruistiq helps companies reduce their carbon emissions with an innovative SaaS platform.

  • Altruistiq wanted to find a team of talented data engineers and data scientists to scale up the business in the UK and Europe.

  • • 11 data engineers and data scientists within 12 months.

    • Significantly boosted the diversity of the team.

    • Salary benchmarking survey and guidance.

“Higher helped us build a very strong team in record time. The data space is notoriously difficult, with fierce competition for data engineers and data scientists. However, the Higher team really made an effort to understand our business and why we might be an exciting place to work, becoming true ambassadors for our brand.”

Toby Sykes, VP Data & Platform, Altruistiq

Mumsnet

Mumsnet is the UK’s biggest and most popular online forum for parenting information, advice, and support. 

  • We were approached to find Mumsnet’s first-ever Director of Data & Analytics, someone who could build a holistic data strategy and capitalise on the brand’s vast data assets.

  • • A well-crafted job description.

    • 1 exceptional female data leader.

"Kelly and her team went to great lengths to understand our business, culture and what we needed in the role. All candidates were of incredible quality and every part of the process worked brilliantly. This is everything that working with a recruiter should be."

Sue Macmillan, COO, Mumsnet