Periscope Talent
Helping purpose-driven, impact-led businesses & organisations find exceptional talent & build stronger teams – without big-agency costs.
Welcome…
Periscope Talent is a boutique consultancy helping purpose-driven, impact-led businesses & organisations hire exceptional talent and strengthen team collaboration — without the overhead of big-agency fees. Through flexible recruitment solutions and DISC-based insights, I make hiring strategic, affordable and aligned with your mission.
My flexible, tailored recruitment and talent acquisition solutions are designed to fit your unique needs, budget, and growth stage. Whether you need full end-to-end contingency recruitment, bespoke talent search, in-house recruitment support, or help with specific parts of the hiring process – to help ease the load on your HR team or hiring managers – my solutions are tailored to your hiring needs.
I’ve had the privilege of recruiting for organisations The Coaching Academy, Bev James Management & Literary Agency, Holly & Co (founded by Holly Tucker), Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Love Corn and Rodial (via LSA Recruitment), and volunteers for HTB/Alpha.
I provide strategic, collaborative support that goes far beyond simply filling vacancies. My focus is on aligning talent with the outcomes you want to achieve, helping to ensure every hire actively drives your mission forward.
A core part of my mission is to help you save costs – now and in the future – so you can maximise your budget for growth and impact. If you’re building with purpose, making an impact & looking to grow and build your team – I’d love to hear from you!
Strategic Talent & Team Solutions
Practical, flexible services designed to support your hiring goals and strengthen team dynamics – giving you access to expertise without unnecessary cost or complexity.
Full End-to-End Recruitment
Comprehensive recruitment support across roles and seniority levels. Choose a flexible model – contingency or retained – for a tailored, insight-led approach that fits your hiring needs and timelines.
Fractional / Freelance In-House Support
Flexible, ongoing recruitment support for multiple roles. Ideal for organisations that need an embedded partner to manage all or part of the hiring process without adding permanent headcount.
Direct Hiring Consultancy
Improve in-house hiring processes and employer branding. We help you attract and engage the right talent by refining your strategy and creating a candidate experience that reflects your purpose.
Talent Acquisition Solutions Designed Around Your Needs…
I provide three flexible, cost-effective solutions to choose from that are designed to help you attract, hire and retain the right talent – whether you need full recruitment delivery, embedded support, or expert direct hiring insight & training to strengthen your in-house capability:-
1: Full End-to-End
Recruitment
Comprehensive external recruitment support designed to deliver the right talent across all roles & seniority levels. You can choose the model – contingency for fast, flexible hiring, or retained search for a deeper, insight-driven process.
- Flexible engagement to fit your budget & hiring timelines
- Proactive sourcing & targeted outreach to top active & passive talent
- Strategic support across sectors/roles & seniority levels
- Discreet handling of sensitive or confidential roles
- Ideal where there is no need or capacity for an inhouse talent acquisition/recruitment team
2: Fractional / Freelance In-House Support
Direct recruitment support embedded within your team — without the overhead of a full-time hire. I integrate seamlessly to provide consistent, scalable input that grows with your needs, whether end-to-end, or modular support for specific stages, such as screening applicants.
- Cost-effective alternative to a permanent Inhouse Recruiter/TA Team
- Strategic input with hands-on delivery when needed
- Supports internal hiring managers & TA/HR teams
- Flexible commitment to match your pace and priorities
- Ideal for growing organisations, bridging gaps when busy, or preparing for a fully in-house hiring function
3: Direct Hiring
Consultancy
Practical guidance to help you/your team hire more effectively. From refining job descriptions and employer branding to implementing tech & enhancing candidate experience, equipping your team with the insight and tools to attract & retain talent.
- Build a strong employer brand & candidate journey
- Create compelling job adverts & improve advertising campaigns
- Implement ATS solutions for streamlined processes
- Develop sustainable talent pipelines for future growth
- Ideal for organisations building internal recruitment capability or improving existing processes
Why Work With Me...
Passionate About Supporting Those Making A Difference
Since leaving corporate, my work has been intentionally niche, partnering with purpose-driven & impact-led founders/start-ups, small businesses & organisations. I recently founded Periscope Talent with a clear mission: to help purpose-driven, impact-led businesses & organisations access exceptional talent and build stronger teams — without big-agency costs. I work closely with founders/business owners, leaders & HR/TA teams who care deeply about both impact and performance, supporting them to make strategic hiring decisions that drive long-term growth & impact.
Hiring Experience Across Roles & Seniority
I’ve recruited across a wide range of roles and seniority levels — including Sales, Marketing/Digital, Account Management, Talent & Literary Agents, Business Support/Admin, Fundraising, Public Sector, Field Sales, Volunteers, Grads & occasional Finance, Insurance, IT/Tech positions. This wide ranging experience has equipped me to understand diverse hiring needs and tailor strategies for different markets. I’ve supported organisations through growth phases, specialist searches, and high-volume campaigns- I bring flexibility and proven expertise to deliver results that align with your business goals.
Depth of Recruitment/TA Expertise & Perspective
With over 20 years experience in recruitment/talent acquisition, I have worked across agency recruitment, in-house direct hiring, freelance consultancy and embedded talent partner roles. This breadth gives me a strategic, well-rounded view of hiring challenges and enables me to adapt my approach to deliver solutions that fit your organisation’s unique needs. Along with finding exceptional active talent, I specialise in uncovering high-quality passive talent, including individuals with transferable skills beyond traditional sectors. I also provide market insights to help you stay ahead in a competitive hiring market.
Collaborative & Insight-Led Approach
My approach is ethical, collaborative and insight-driven, focused on making the right hire rather than ‘any’ hire – helping to make each decision purposeful and aligned with your mission, values and long-term goals. As a certified DISC Profiling Practitioner, I bring behavioural insight into recruitment and team development, helping organisations understand dynamics, identify strengths and gaps, and make purposeful hiring decisions that strengthen teams and support sustainable growth. I also help translate these insights into practical steps that improve team cohesion and long-term performance.
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Ready To Hire With Purpose?
I’d love to hear from you – contact me for a no-obligation call to discuss your hiring needs, the current market, hiring challenges or your hiring plans for the future.
