about
Talent Identified
The best of both worlds
Recruitment should be about people, partnerships and relationships. But in today’s digital world, the human element can get lost.
Talent Identified was founded in 2017 to be a technology recruitment partner with strong personal connections at its core, operating within the digital landscape.
We deliver a mix of groundbreaking methodologies with a nod to traditional values, based on trust, conversations, meetings and networking.
Who we are
Founded by Stacey Keen and Neil Toms, we are a specialist technology recruitment partner with a start-up mindset, big brand experience and an exceptional track record.
We believe in the power of opportunity and people that can make a difference.
Stacey Keen
Stacey started his recruitment career back in 1998 and has worked with some of the best and brightest technology leaders.
With a background in delivering a mix of recruitment services across many different technology stacks, industry sectors and businesses, his opinion on all things talent is highly sought after.
As managing director of Talent Identified, Stacey is heavily involved in nurturing client and candidate relationships, identifying new business opportunities and the day-to-day delivery of recruitment services.
Neil Toms
Neil has been recruiting into the tech space since 1999 and has built up a reputation for both quality and service.
Strong networks, a customer-focused, personable approach and an appreciation of the complexities and nuances of technology departments have ensured Neil’s successful delivery track record across multiple skills and industries.
As a founding partner of Talent Identified, Neil takes a very hands-on approach to creating talent solutions for clients, as well as building and nurturing candidate networks.
Paul Abbott-William
With over 20 years of Sales experience in various sectors, Paul is a Senior Recruitment Specialist at Talent Identified, specialising in Information & Cyber Security topics, including GRC, ISO2700x, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, GDPR, some of the most critical and in-demand areas in the digital world.
He has a reputation of building new and lasting relationships, as well as a track record of generating new business opportunities and closing deals. He is passionate about connecting the brightest and most driven talent with the most dynamic and innovative clients across the UK, Europe and the US.
Why we founded
Talent Identified
We are passionate about the services we provide and are driven by making a difference to people’s lives, helping them to work for their chosen companies.
Our approach is based on our desire to always do the right thing; we pride ourselves on being completely transparent and open with the people we work with.
As a specialist technology recruitment agency, we are industry agnostic and are able to deliver individually or provide squads of experienced digital, data and technology professionals, helping all institutions to succeed.
We have the tools and determination to go the extra mile and uncover the hidden talent that’s out there.
The Talent Identified way of working:
- A high level of expert account management
- A recruitment model unencumbered by legacy databases or fixed processes
- Utilisation of the latest technology and methodology
- Years of experience and a recognition of what excellence looks like
- Networks nurtured over decades
- Lean and flexible, able to cope with sudden changes in demand
- Commitment and dedication of career professionals