Hire
Talent
Hawkwood specialise in placing People & Talent professionals in to Technology, Media & Creative brands on a permanent, interim and freelance basis.
We’ve got you
There are many wonderful job titles within HR these days but to keep things simple, roles we handle include:
Human Resources
Chief People Officer
Head of People
People Partner
People Advisor
People Assistant
Talent Acquisition
Head of Talent
Talent Manager
Talent Advisor
Talent Partner
Talent Coordinator
Learning & Development
Head of L&D
L&D Business Partner
L&D Manager
L&D Advisor
L&D Coordinator

client
base
Our client base ranges from early-stage technology start-ups right through to larger household names. Our primary focus is London but we do occasionally support vacancies in other cities in the UK or further afield!
We’re very niche and spend our days networking within this small space to make sure we have access to the best talent. Our reputation is all we have, so we make a real point of investing in good service and nurturing long-standing relationships.
Our Products
CONTINGENT PERMANENT & FTC
The placement of permanent or fixed-term contract HR & Talent professionals on a fee-on-success basis
HR & TALENT CONSULTANCY
Flexible Freelance HR & Talent Consultancy billed on a fortnightly basis
SEARCH
A dedicated market-mapping campaign followed by multiple rounds of tailored screening
A quick word for
start-ups
We love entrepreneurship and relish the chance to help start-ups make their first HR or Talent hire.
Often Founders can benefit from some input on the job description and salary, and we’re only too happy to offer any insights that we can. With this in mind, even if you are only in the exploratory stage, please do get in touch.
Navigating your first HR/People hire can be tricky as there is a lot to consider. To help, we’ve prepared a detailed step-by-step guide that you can download for free using the link below:
We also offer flexible HR & Talent Consultancy services which many start-ups have benefited from ahead of making their first senior HR or Talent hire.
Testimonials
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“I approached Hawkwood initially for some advice regarding my job search – I found them to be very knowledgeable about the market and they spent considerable time giving me expert advice which really helped shape my job search. I secured an excellent position with a leading venture builder and am grateful for their help. I would highly recommend Hawkwood to individuals looking for a new opportunity and companies who are looking for a trustworthy and reliable recruitment partner who takes the time to listen and understand.”
Lottie Barnfield
HR & Talent Manager at SalaryFinance
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“Summaya has supported me throughout the entire process timely and effectively. She never missed an update and has always been available and responsive. Really positive experience from end to end!”
Joshua Didier di Lorenzo
Recruitment Resourcer at Red Badger
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“I would highly recommend Peter as a recruiter. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, meeting me before my interview to give some extra encouragement and within a week of speaking with him I had secured a great job, in the industry I’m extremely passionate about! I could not have asked for more from Peter.”
Chloe Campbell
Recruiter at Foundry
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“Peter stands out from all other recruiters I’ve worked with in the past. He is knowledgeable about the clients he works with and really understands the importance of cultural fit when positioning roles with potential candidates. Peter placed me into my current role and the process was made very straightforward thanks to his diligent approach and attention to detail. He is proactive, anticipates challenges and communicates well with both sides of the recruitment process. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Will Pattenden
People & Culture Partner at Google DeepMind
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“Hawkwood have successfully placed all members of my People Team, along with myself! They took time to get to know both my business and the existing team. We were then given a variety of candidates – all offering something different until we found the right match. Communication is always engaging and warm and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to clients and candidates alike. Thank you!”
Morwenna Adams
UK Head of People at Hall & Partners
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“Summaya is an extremely personable, hard-working Recruitment Consultant and I will forever be grateful for her support in securing me a job with a company that ticked every single one of my boxes!”
Rochelle Dennis
Junior Talent Partner at Blue Latitude Health
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“I cannot thank Peter and the rest of the Hawkwood team enough in helping me find my dream role. Every step of the way I felt fully supported, prepared for my interviews and up to date with the latest industry news. To anyone looking for a new HR position, I cannot recommend Hawkwood enough!”
Emily Pickett
New Starter Coordinator at Google DeepMind
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“I have recently used Hawkwood to recruit an In-house Recruiter and was thoroughly impressed with the service. They understood what I needed and helped me refine the brief, prior to sending me a strong shortlist of candidates, from which I subsequently made a hire. The process was extremely straight-forward and I was kept updated throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend Hawkwood to anyone looking to recruit an HR role.”
Egle Skorobogatoviene
HR Director at Stepstone
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“Peter is an excellent recruiter. He took the time to better understand my story and my thoughts about the future role. He introduced me to Palantir, which turned out to be a perfect place to work for me! Throughout the process he was very responsive, attentive and shared helpful information with me, so that I could be prepared for the interview process.”
Lessya Demchenko
Technical Recruiter at Palantir
NICE WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“I would highly recommend Kristian! He supported me with my most recent career move and I couldn’t thank him enough. Through the application process Kristian’s style was professional, attentive and informative. He kept me up to date throughout the whole process and I felt truly cared for as a candidate.”
Sophie Brown
Learning Specialist at Google DeepMind

















