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About Boost Talent

Ethical technology recruitment
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Who Are We?

We are a specialist technology recruitment agency that believes great hiring is built on honest relationships, deep sector knowledge and a genuine understanding of the businesses and candidates we work with.

We connect exceptional technology professionals with the organisations that need them most, across the UK, Europe and the USA.

Our Work

Our Clients

We partner with technology businesses of all sizes, from early-stage start-ups to large enterprise organisations, helping them build high-performing teams in competitive markets. Our clients span sectors including FinTech, HealthTech, SaaS, eCommerce and professional services. We support hiring across the full technology function, including Software Engineering, Product, Data, Design and Leadership.

Whether you are a technology professional looking for your next contract or permanent role, or a business in need of specialist technology recruitment support, we would love to talk.

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The Values That Run
Through Everything We Do

  • Community

    We are deeply embedded in the Yorkshire technology community, partnering with local businesses to create genuine opportunity. Founded in 2024 to disrupt the recruitment industry, Boost Talent focuses on driving positive change through real human connection. To actively bridge the digital divide in our region, we proudly reinvest 5% of our profits back into our local communities.

  • Integrity

    From contract technology staffing to senior executive search, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of service for every client and candidate. We refuse to make placements just for the sake of it. Instead, we focus on delivering tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions that ensure the right long-term match every single time.

  • Excellence

    From contract technology staffing to senior executive search, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of service for every candidate and client we work with. We do not make placements for the sake of it. We make the right ones.

About Us

What do we do?

Boost Talent is an ethical tech recruitment agency based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We specialise in contract, permanent and executive search across Digital, Software Engineering, Product, Data, Design and Tech Leadership, placing talent from software developer through to CTO and senior leadership positions. We work with start-ups, scale-ups and enterprise technology organisations across the UK, Europe and USA, delivering retained and contingent recruitment services that connect businesses with exceptional technology professionals, including passive candidates not found through advertising alone. Built on integrity, deep sector knowledge and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we give our clients access to the best technology talent in the market.

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  • Attract

    From contingent and retained recruitment to CIO search and executive hiring, we offer talent acquisition services for contract and permanent technology roles across the UK. We go beyond filling vacancies, helping you strengthen your employer brand, refine your employee value proposition and attract the right people. Whether you need a Software Developer in Leeds or a DevOps leader nationally, we connect you with candidates who have the right skills, experience and cultural fit.

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  • Retain

    Hiring great people is only the beginning. Retaining them requires continued investment in your culture and people strategy. We help technology businesses create the foundations that keep teams engaged and progressing, from competency frameworks and career pathways to culture strategies that provide clarity, direction and meaningful opportunities for growth. The result is lower staff turnover, stronger performance and a workplace where your best technology professionals can see a long-term future.

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  • Develop

    We help you develop the talent already within your business, building stronger, high-performing technology teams from the inside. Our services include leadership coaching, bespoke training programmes, custom e-learning portals and internal growth strategy consultancy. By giving your people the skills, confidence and direction to progress, we help you strengthen leadership, improve team performance and create an internal talent pipeline that can scale alongside your business.

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Meet The Tribe

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Rose Blackburn
Principal Recruiter
The calm in recruitment chaos, leading with empathy, fuelled by purpose, deeply compassionate, and masterfully organised. Rose brings clarity and care to people strategy with a drive for personal growth that inspires everyone around her. Passionate about championing the working parent community. As a proud mum of two, she’s on a mission to build inclusive environments where working parents don’t just survive, they thrive.
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Jessica Spencer
Jessica Spencer
Principal Recruiter
Our GTM Firecracker. Jess is fun, high-energy, and naturally outgoing, lighting up every room and building connections wherever she goes. Passionate about AI, SaaS, and Sales Enablement, with a laser focus on Conversation Intelligence and its power to revolutionise how GTM teams operate and win.
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Sean Sutton
Principal recruitment consultant
Sean has over a decade of experience in recruitment. Passionate about the challenge of new markets and bringing a relaxed, hands‑on approach to delivering results. Outside of work, you’ll usually find him skiing, maybe training in martial arts, struggling on the golf course, or watching football whenever he gets the chance.
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Harrison Quaife
Tech Recruitment Consultant
Good conversations, honest connections and a bit of golf on the side. Passionate about Good conversations, honest connections and a bit of golf on the side.
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Let's Connect!

We support businesses from start-ups through to enterprise scale with specialist technology talent attraction, development and retention services. Whether you are ready to take the next step in your technology career, or you are looking to hire an exceptional technology professional to join your team, get in touch with Boost Talent today.

Tech Leadership | Product | Design | Engineering | Data Ethical tech recruitment across Leeds, the UK, Europe and USA.

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    Testimonials

    I simply cannot recommend Elly enough. Had been 100% honest with me from the first moment, full of energy and a surprising passion for what she’s doing. She truly cares about her clients. You’d be very lucky to be helped and guided in the “jungle” called job market by Elly!

    I had the pleasure of working with Jermaine during my job search, and I must say, they are truly outstanding in their role. Jermaine is not just a leader; they are a dedicated mentor and advocate for those seeking employment opportunities.

    There is nothing but good to say about both Jermaine and Elly. So impressed with everything…… they are both extremely personable, transparent, inquisitive, approachable, supportive, fun yet professional all at the same time. I was put forward for a role just before Christmas and even through the festive period was supported throughout the whole process; communication was excellent, guidance was provided and ultimately whilst clearly I played a big part in securing the role, Boost facilitated and enabled this for me!

    I had the pleasure of working with Marie at Boost Talent, during my recent contract placement. I can honestly say she has been the best Client Engagement Manager I have ever worked with. Marie is exceptionally friendly, easy to talk to and genuinely cares about both her clients and contractors. She kept the entire process smooth from start to finish. Even the interview felt more like a relaxed, informal chat than a formal assessment. Her professionalism, communication, and personal touch really stood out and made the experience a pleasure. Marie, you are an absolute credit to Boost Talent

    Great experience in dealing with Rose Blackburn. Rose’s communication was excellent, both timely and relevant throughout the recruitment process. I would highly recommend Boost Talent whether you’re recruiting, job seeking, or even just entertaining the idea of a career change. 

    I cannot recommend Jess enough. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional and kept me informed at every stage of the process. What really set her apart though, was how personally invested she was even taking the time to send encouraging voice notes when I doubted myself, which genuinely made a difference. Jess is truly invested in both the candidate and the client, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved rather than just pushing a role. Her expertise and understanding of the market shone through the entire process and I always felt supported, listened to, and guided. I’ve already recommended Jess to everyone I know who’s looking for their next role, and I’ll continue to do so. She’s exactly the kind of recruiter you want in your corner.

    I had a chance to work with Jess recently, and she was great to work with from start to finish. She’s super responsive, easy to communicate with, and just very straightforward about everything – no guessing games, which I really appreciated. She kept me in the loop the whole time and made the process feel smooth ad organised. What stood out most is that she genuinely cares about the candiate expereince. You can tell she wants things to be a good fit on both sides, not just checking boxes. If you get the chance to work with Jessica, you’re in good hands.

    I’ve had a positive experience working with Jermaine and Fahed through a recent recruitment process. They’re fantastic people who supported and guided me from the first call until I signed the contract. So a big thank you to you all. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a recruiter who goes the extra mile. 

    A big thank you to Rose, I can’t recommend Rose highly enough. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand not just my experience, but my long-term career goals and what I actually wanted out of my next role. Her guidance throughout the process was clear, honest, and incredibly supportive. Thanks to her help, I secured a position that has genuinely transformed my career. It’s opened up opportunities for growth, development, and progression that I hadn’t previously thought possible. Rose was always available to answer questions, offer advice, and keep me motivated, making what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and manageable.

    I had a great experience working with Jessica at Boost Talent. She connected me with a world class organisation and the recruitment process was seamless. Despite being in different time zones (Texas and the UK), Jessica was highly responsive and communicative throughout the entire process. I would highliy reccomend her to anyone seeking a professional, knowledgeable and energetic recruiter who truly has her clients’ best interests in mind.