Understanding Recruitment

Understanding Recruitment is a leading technology recruitment specialist founded in 2007 by Chris Jackson and Dale Swords in St. Albans, Hertfordshire. The company has grown from a small startup to a thriving recruitment group with over 90 specialist recruiters operating across the UK, Europe, and the United States. In 2023, the company became 60% employee-owned, empowering their team to share in the financial rewards of their ongoing success.

Core Recruitment Services

Understanding Recruitment specializes in connecting top technology talent with pioneering companies across multiple sectors. Their recruitment services span permanent placements, contract roles, and project consulting through their subsidiary Understanding Solutions. The company has particular expertise in three key sectors: Web3 & Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Biotechnology.

Their recruitment verticals include Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Golang, Elixir, .NET, DevOps/Cloud/SRE, Machine Learning & AI, Product, and Tech360. With access to a network of over 125,000 developers and engineers globally, they have successfully placed thousands of technology professionals with innovative startups and established enterprises.

Key Strengths

What sets Understanding Recruitment apart is their deep technical knowledge and genuine passion for developing technology. Their 90+ specialist recruiters are experts in navigating the dynamic landscape of software development, blockchain technology, and emerging tech sectors. They don't just fill roles—they build lasting relationships, solve complex hiring challenges, and help both clients and candidates succeed at every step.

The company operates with four core values: Be the very best you, Together stronger, Customer first driving excellence, and Exceed expectations always. They have won multiple industry awards including APSCo's "Innovator of the Year," "Best Staffing Firm to Work For" (three consecutive years), and "Recruitment Company of the Year."

Notable Achievements

Since their founding in 2007, Understanding Recruitment has achieved significant milestones including expanding to over 50 employees by 2018, launching a US office in Boston in 2019 (now Acceler8 Talent), and celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2022. The company has successfully supported over 1,000 clients ranging from innovative start-ups to established larger companies, placing thousands of technology professionals in roles that propel businesses forward.

They are also committed to environmental sustainability, having planted 339 trees as of 2024 through their partnership with Just ONE Tree, removing approximately 104.41 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere with every placement made.

Why Choose Understanding Recruitment

For Web3 and crypto companies specifically, Understanding Recruitment offers unmatched expertise in blockchain development, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and token economics. They understand the unique skill sets needed for success in Web3 careers and maintain an extensive network of blockchain developers, smart contract engineers, DeFi developers, tokenomics analysts, and blockchain security experts. Their agility, speed, and tech-focused approach make them ideal partners for companies operating in fast-moving blockchain and cryptocurrency markets.