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Case Studies

D2C/E-commerce Scaleup

Talent Edge

Our client is a high growth consumer products scale-up with a strong reputation for supplying premium products to UK consumers.

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High Growth FinTech

Talent Edge

A rapidly growing Fintech business with a global reach, focusing on emerging markets.

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15+ Year Recruitment Partnership with a Global Marcoms Group

Talent Edge

For over 15 years, Talentedge has been a preferred recruitment partner to a leading global marcomms group, consisting of 100+ operating companies.

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AdTech Scaleup

Talent Edge

Our client, a PE backed AdTech scaleup, operates as a "Best in Class" leader in its niche, developing tailored creative narratives across sectors.

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Establishing an FP&A Function for Paramount+ for International expansion

Talent Edge

Paramount+, a global entertainment leader, sought to launch its streaming service internationally.

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Global Retailer

Talent Edge

A rapidly expanding global retailer, known for its reputation as the healthiest fast food brand, sought to strengthen its leadership team.

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Publishing

Talent Edge

Our client, a renowned global digital and print publishing business, sought a Commercial Finance Manager to support their expanding digital content division and oversee the finance operations of a recently acquired digital media company.

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Unified Communications

Talent Edge

Kerv, a rapidly growing PE backed IT services company established in 2021, partnered with Talentedge to strengthen its finance function amid exponential growth through organic expansion and acquisitions.

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Finance Recruitment Partner for a Leading Food Retailer

Talent Edge

Over the past two years, Talentedge has been the exclusive finance recruitment partner for a well known UK food retailer with over 80 stores and a growing presence in supermarkets.

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15-Year Finance Recruitment Partnership with a Leading Entertainment Client

Talent Edge

For over 15 years, we have partnered with a globally renowned entertainment giant, supporting their evolving finance function through growth, restructuring, and acquisitions.

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TapTap Send

Talent Edge

TapTap Send, a high-growth, PE backed FinTech scaleup, partnered with us to strengthen their finance team over five years as they evolved from an early stage startup into a dynamic industry leader.

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Successful Mandates Include

“From our very first interaction with Talentedge, Their professionalism, expertise, and understanding of the Finance market was evident. Searching for a Financial Controller to join our team, we required not just technical proficiency, but also a perfect cultural fit. They took the time to understand our needs thoroughly, “

Chief Finance Officer

Expert HR & Talent Recruitment for Growth Focused Businesses

Our HR & Talent recruitment experts help forward-thinking businesses, ranging from startups and SMEs to global groups hire commercial, results-driven HR professionals and create high-performing People teams that nurture long term growth.

To have an unrivaled reputation for improving the performance and well-being of our clients, candidates and team.

Our Values

Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of our relationships—with our clients, our team members, and our stakeholders. We understand that trust is earned through consistent integrity, transparency, and reliability. It's about being accountable for our actions, delivering on our promises, and always acting in the best interests of those we serve.

Agility

Agility drives our actions and approach to business, enabling us to navigate change, seize opportunities, and drive innovation. We embrace change, adapt quickly, and respond to market dynamics, fostering a culture of creativity and initiative. Agility empowers us to act decisively, with speed and efficiency, streamlining processes and leveraging technology for precision and results.

Collaboration

Collaboration is about working together, applying the diverse talents, perspectives, and expertise of our team members.  We encourage open communication and idea-sharing, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique insights and perspectives. Collaboration extends beyond our team to include our clients, partners, and stakeholders, building strong and mutually beneficial relationships based on trust, transparency, and shared goals.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship inspires creativity, drives innovation, and unlocks opportunities. It's about initiative, resourcefulness, and resilience in everything we do. We encourage ownership, risk-taking, and experimentation, fostering a culture of innovation and growth. Entrepreneurship extends to our relationships, where we collaborate closely to solve complex problems,  create value and drive success.

Our clients range from multinational corporations and PE/VC backed ventures to privately owned businesses and innovative startups, giving you access to diverse and exciting opportunities.

Partnering with Talentedge means more than finding a job—we equip you with tools and resources to enhance your CV, ace interviews, and plan your career. Our expert consultants ensure you're prepared and confident to navigate today’s competitive job market.

Talentedge Exec delivers the transformative and visionary leaders your business needs to thrive.

Talentedge North

The dedicated teams in our Greater Manchester and Lancashire offices specialise in recruiting finance and HR talent for permanent and interim roles across the North West of England.

Recruiting incredible Finance & HR talent for exciting opportunities across Greater Manchester & Lancashire

Through combining decades of recruitment expertise with an extensive regional talent network, Talentedge North can help you build a high performing team or unlock new opportunities in Finance and HR. Reach out today to see how we can help you achieve your hiring or career goals.

The Team

Talentedge consultants are industry experts with a deep passion for their sectors.

Specialising in specific industry subsets, seniority levels, and recruitment types—whether interim or permanent—they offer precise market insights and guidance to ensure you secure the very best talent for your business. Our collaborative cross team approach ensures seamless and consistent service delivery.

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Plant A Tree

To help reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, healthier plant, we gift 10 trees for every successful placement via Evertreen. Evertreen lead reforestation projects across the world to enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change and foster sustainable ecosystems.

Our Clients

We partner with businesses ranging from startups and SMEs to FTSE 100 companies, helping them find top talent across all areas of finance and HR in a competitive market.

Leveraging our extensive expertise, we assist businesses in finding top tier talent and individuals in achieving career growth. Let Talentedge North help you build a high performing team or unlock new opportunities in the vibrant finance sector. Reach out today to see how we can make a difference in your hiring or career advancement efforts.

Looking to hire?

We help you build exceptional HR & Talent teams

Whether you're seeking a strategic CHRO or a commercial HR business partner, we have the expertise to find your ideal match. Our recruitment process includes:
  • In-depth, in person consultation to understand your offering and evaluate your needs
  • Targeted search and screening of candidates aligned with both the role and your budget
  • Focusing on the best talent for your business, not the best available talent
  • Thorough interviews and assessments that reduce your time spent on the recruitment process
  • Market insights and intelligence to help you make better hiring decisions

Looking for a role? 

Take the next step in your HR or Talent career

We recruit for opportunities with the most exciting, forward-thinking and ambitious businesses in the UK. We can support you at every stage of your job search:
  • A one-to-one career consultation to help you plot your career path and define your goals
  • Advice on optmising your CV and Linkedin profile so that you stand out as an applicant
  • Support with interviews and presentations to ensure you bring your best self to the process
  • Industry and company information that helps you make informed career decisions
  • Detailed feedback at every stage of the process, delivered promptly and with clarity

Areas of expertise: 

HR Leaders

Our network of HR leaders consists of highly experienced and innovative CHRDs, CPOs and HRDs that build and lead teams.

Talent Acquisition

We help to build market leading TA teams including Talent directors, managers and partners to drive recruitment strategy.

People Operations

We provide a pipeline of people experience, onboarding/offboarding, HR & data analytics specialists.  

Reward, Comp & Bens

Our Reward Directors, Comp & Bens managers and Reward Analysts ensure our clients stay competitive.

HR Business Partners

We work with commercial HRBPs who drive change, shape culture and support business growth.

For over 15 years, Talentedge has built an enviable reputation for market expertise and offering an outstanding service with exceptional candidates. We drive tailored recruitment solutions delivered by a talented team of market focused consultants.

With extensive networks and deep rooted relationships, our success lies in our market focus and understanding your unique needs—business model, growth stage, and culture—ensuring the right fit every time. We prioritise relationships over superficial KPIs, offering decades of experience and dedicated support throughout the recruitment journey.

Let us help you find the talent that will elevate your business.

When you register with Talentedge, your career journey begins with a personalised interview to uncover your motivations, aspirations, and long-term goals. Leveraging our deep market expertise, we provide realistic guidance to help you achieve these goals and set the foundation for a successful career.

We also offer expert advice on CV presentation and interview techniques, ensuring you're well-prepared and confident in today's competitive job market.

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Interim, Contract & Project 

We will help you uncover exceptional opportunities to advance your career, offering support and guidance tailored to your unique circumstances and aspirations. Whether you're looking for short-term projects to expand your skill set, interim roles to accommodate travel, or contract assignments to showcase your expertise, we have a wealth of opportunities for you.

Our team of experts will match you with roles that align with your professional goals, providing meaningful experiences and growth potential. We’ll work closely with you to understand your preferences and skills, and use our extensive network and resources to find the perfect fit.

Talentedge: Trusted Recruitment Experts

Established in 2006, we first gained recognition as a premier specialist recruiter for finance and C-Suite talent in the Media, Marketing, and Tech industries. Today, we proudly extend our unique combination of recruitment expertise, in depth sector knowledge, and outstanding service to a diverse range of industries and disciplines across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Formerly known as Talentarc, we have 18 years  experience partnering multinational corporations, SMEs, and VC/PE-backed startups to secure C-Suite and Director level talent that align with strategic goals, providing permanent, interim and fractional solutions.

From driving organic growth to navigating M&A, international expansion, fundraising, or exit strategies, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to meet your leadership needs. Our expertise spans general management, finance, operations, strategy, corporate development, and HR.

With over 15 years of experience, we’ve been trusted by senior executives from multinational corporations, independent SMEs, and VC/PE-backed start-ups to handle CXO hires that align with their strategic goals.

Whether you're aiming for organic growth, pursuing a buy-and-build strategy, diversifying, expanding internationally, fundraising, or planning a successful exit, Talentedge Exec is here to support you. Our focus is on delivering top-tier leadership talent to drive and execute your business strategy with precision.

We specialise in C-Suite and Director-level placements across key functions such as general management, finance, operations, strategy, corporate development, M&A, and HR. Our services include permanent placements, interim appointments, and fractional leadership, ensuring we can meet your evolving needs with agility.

Partner with Talentedge Exec to secure transformative leadership talent that will empower your organisation to thrive in today's competitive landscape.Our focus is on delivering top-tier leadership talent to drive and execute your business strategy with precision.

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Why choose us?

Industry Expertise

We coming a deep knowledge of your

Personalised Approach

We take the time to understand your unique needs and culture

Extensive Network

Access to a vast pool of qualified HR professionals at all levels

Quality Assurance

Rigorous screening process to ensure only top-tier candidates

Career Support

We support you through your career to empower your personal and professional growth.

Personalised Guidance

Receive tailored advice designed to align with your unique career goals.

CV Enhancement

Let us refine your CV to showcase your expertise and market your skills effectively.

Professional Branding

Tips for developing a consistent personal brand across LinkedIn, social media, and other platforms

Interview Preparation

Gain confidence with expert techniques and strategies to make a lasting impression.

Identify Your Motivators

Discover what drives you and achieve greater career satisfaction.

Goal Setting

Define clear short and long-term goals with actionable plans for success.

Career Mapping

Strategically plan your next move while addressing skill gaps to ensure long-term growth.

Remuneration Advice

Receive expert guidance on salary and benefits to help you maximise your earning potential.

Practical Support

Get realistic advice on when to make a career move—or when to address challenges internally and stay put.

Achieve meaningful growth with expert support tailored to your journey.

Career support

Partnering with Talentedge means gaining access to expert consultants and a range of services to support your career journey. Beyond just finding opportunities, we empower you with essential tools and resources 

CV Writing Guide

Craft a compelling CV with our comprehensive guide, ensuring your skills and achievements shine.

Interview Preparation Guide

Feel confident and prepared for interviews with our guide, covering common questions and presentation strategies.

Career Planning Assistance

Receive personalised guidance from our consultants as you navigate your career path, whether it's a change, advancement, or exploration.

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Group Companies

TROI

Troi delivers embedded recruitment solutions for businesses of all sizes who need to make volume hires via a flat monthly fee and reduced cost per hire.

  • Technology
  • Product & Programme Management
  • Transformation
  • Marketing
  • Customer Success
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TROI Search 

Troi Search offers a recruitment service that combines the best of traditional agency expertise with an embedded approach to deliver Tech talent.

  • Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Product & Programme Management
  • Cyber Security
  • Software Engineering Data
  • Business Applications (CRM/ERP)
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Charles Levick

Charles Levick is a specialist consultancy, delivering exceptional talent and expertise to the global energy & trading sectors.

  • Fintech, Finance & Ops
  • Oil/Energy Markets & Trading
  • Front Office Quant
  • Compliance
  • Change & Transformation
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Join Our Team

Talentedge is a financially secure and well-established boutique firm, poised for significant growth.

As we embark on this exciting journey, we are actively hiring for key roles at Consultant, Manager, and Director levels. Join our exceptional team and access the foundations and resources needed to elevate your career to new heights.

Here’s Why TalentEdge is the Perfect Place for You to Thrive

We embrace diversity and inclusion, judging employees solely on qualifications and merit.