Unlock Top Talent and Elevate Your Business
Your Partner in Finding and Attracting Exceptional Talent
Velocity Talent can help...
✓ Businesses who want to find & attract better management & leadership
✓ PE/VC backed businesses who want access to better talent
✓ High growth scale ups who need to drive growth
✓ PLC’s who want higher performing management & leadership
Our Mission
At Velocity Talent, our mission is for our clients not to have to settle for ‘good enough’. On each search our aim is to find you your next game-changer.
For 13 years, we’ve been dedicated to headhunting exceptional individuals, with our disruptive cost models resulting in the successful recruitment of over 100 executives at management and leadership levels.
Spearheaded by founder James Smethurst, it’s our belief that better management and leadership within organisations drives productivity and performance, and our purpose is to headhunt the best talent to achieve these goals for our clients.
Expertise at Our Core
Velocity Talent was founded by recruitment 
specialist James Smethurst.
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For over 13 years, James has been a driving force in executive recruitment across industries encompassing engineering to life sciences. Having placed 100+ leaders and backed aspiring startups as a former VC shareholder, his insights and deep understanding of people and performance ensure every placement from Velocity Talent is best placed to add significant value to your organisation’s success.
Discover why 100+ clients and candidates recommend 
James on LinkedIn.
The Velocity Way
People First
Our business thrives on great relationships. We are an extension of our clients and candidates, and the quality of these relationships is what makes us an unbeatable recruitment partner. We only hire and develop the best talent, ensuring top-quality outcomes for our clients.
Delivery Machine
With a well-organised, high-energy, and highly productive approach, we ensure quick turnaround and high throughput. That’s why over 90% of our clients work with us on a repeat basis, and we continuously strive to add value.
Partnership Focused
Our Disruptive Recruitment Models
We understand that traditional recruitment models can be costly and inflexible, especially for startups raising investment.
That’s why we’ve designed a suite of disruptive recruitment models that cater to the unique needs of fast-growing businesses. Whether you’re looking for one-off placements or long-term recruitment solutions, we offer the flexibility and efficiency that will help you manage down the cost of recruitment over time, while maintaining high quality and efficiency..
Let us help you find the talent that will take your business to the next level.
1. Retained Search
Our Retained Search model is designed for startups looking for a more strategic approach to recruitment, especially when hiring for critical leadership positions. With a set fee paid upfront, we prioritise your search and invest the time and resources needed to find the perfect match.
Perfect for: Confidential searches and senior management/leadership appointments
Key benefits
We’ll exclusively work on your requirements.
Choose the parameters that best suit your desired outcome.
Enjoy expedited search from the Velocity Talent team.
2. Contingent Search
Our Contingent Recruitment model is performance-driven, meaning you only pay for successful placements. This flexible approach is ideal for startups that want to fill roles quickly and cost-effectively.
Perfect for: perfect for start ups or mid-level, non-specialist roles where talent is readily available.
Key benefits
You only pay when we successfully place a candidate.
We strive to find quality hires, at pace.
Make adjustments to your hiring criteria at any stage in our search.
3. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Our RPO model offers an end-to-end recruitment solution for startups that want to completely outsource their hiring process. With RPO, we take on the full responsibility of recruiting for your company, from talent acquisition strategy to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience.
Perfect for: Maximising purchasing power with multi-role hiring
Key benefits
From sourcing, to interview, to hire – we’ll take care of your recruitment needs.
Enjoy the benefits of a recruitment partner who knows your business’ needs, inside-out.
Find your perfect hire, quicker.
4. Embedded Recruitment
Our Embedded Recruitment model is a great fit for startups that need an extension of their internal recruitment team but want to avoid the cost of hiring in-house staff. We seamlessly integrate with your company, providing a dedicated recruitment professional who works directly within your organisation.
Perfect for: Fast-growing companies needing in-house recruitment capability without the desire for managing & training them day-to-day
Key benefits
We’re a vital, and integrated part of your team.
You’ll be looped in with a dedicated member of the team – at all stages in the recruitment process.
Find your perfect hire, quicker.
5. Velocity+
Velocity+ gives you the clearest picture of your business’ recruitment, onboarding and mentoring needs, ensuring you make the right decisions to propel your business forward, creating a legacy of success.
Perfect for: Start-ups & scale ups that need part-time strategic talent leadership (Like a fractional Head of Talent).
Key benefits
Find the right talent through sound strategic insight.
Build your long-term business goals around the right hires.
Take key learnings into future recruitment.
Our clients say it best...
Ready to Elevate Your Recruitment Process?
