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Space & Deep-Tech Talent Advisory
I help tech start-ups and SMEs build the right teams at the right time — through flexible, monthly talent advisory retainers.
You get senior recruitment and people strategy support when you need it, without the cost or commitment of a permanent hire.
I have scaled dozens of tech start-ups all over the world from pre-revenue to valuations exceeding $6B.
Fellow (FREC), Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
CIPD Affiliate Member.
Supporting Startups, SMEs & Scale-Ups
Tech start-ups and scale‑ups (Seed to Series C)
SMEs going through growth, change, or restructuring
Founders and leaders who don’t require a full‑time recruiter — but do need trusted advice and hands‑on help
If you’re hiring occasionally, feeling unsure about your talent strategy, or firefighting recruitment issues as they arise, this model is designed for you.
OVER 120 ENDORSEMENTS
Testimonials
RECOMMENDED BY OVER 120 PEOPLE ON LINKEDIN
I've worked with Ian on a career opportunity, Ian played a vital role between myself and the hiring company. He was very clear in communications and setting expectations on both sides as well as keeping me updated every step of the process. I highly recommend Ian.
Mahmoud Khafagy,
VP Product Management, Lynk
Ian assisted me in a couple of occasions when looking for a job.
He proved to be a very professional person: when he first contacted me he described the job opportunity with enough details and reality, he worked hard setting interviews in a timely manner and taking care of all aspects of the hiring process.
Ian knows well his job and he is very keen in satisfying all his clients, allowing demand and offer to meet.
Francesco Saconni
Director, Satellite Operations, Eutelsat
Ian has been instrumental in our approach to talent acquisition, delivering outstanding results across all levels, from engineering roles to C-suite executives. His deep expertise in the space sector, combined with an extensive global network, makes him uniquely positioned to scale up any business and attract the industry's top talent. A trusted business leader, Ian is an invaluable asset to any organization. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Frederique Berenbach
Business Development Director, Serco
I had the pleasure of working with Ian to get the job as Land Earth Observation Data Exploitation Specialist and I couldn't be more impressed with his expertise and professionalism.
His deep knowledge of the industry and extensive network allowed him to connect me with fantastic job prospects that aligned perfectly with my skills and aspirations.
Thank you, Ian for your outstanding work!
Cristina Elena Mihalache
Earth Observation Specialist, Serco
I highly recommend Ian as a hiring consultant. His expertise in talent acquisition for the space industry and ability to match the right candidate with the right role and company is fantastic!
Carles Debart
Senior Director of Business Development - Europe, GHGSat
Securing a job in the space industry is no easy endeavour however, Ian's high level of experience and care throughout the recruitment process has allowed this dream to become reality. Ian manages to maintain his incredible communication and diligence even after recruitment, truly showing his competence within this industry.
I'm very lucky to have had the support of Ian throughout my ambitious goal of joining the space industry and I highly recommend Ian to anyone seeking new opportunities.
Tim Hampl
Structural Analyst, Rocket Lab - New Zealand
Two Decades Shaping Workforce Strategy
Industry Insights
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TALENT ADVISORY - RETAINER BASED
Ongoing, senior‑level support to help you make confident people decisions.
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Hiring strategy and workforce planning
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Role design and prioritisation
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Market insight (salary, availability, skills)
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Interview structure and decision support
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Founder and leadership coaching on hiring
Think of me as your on‑demand Head of Talent — without the full‑time cost.
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FLEXIBLE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT
When you do need to hire, I can step in — without locking you into agency fees.
Role kick‑off and job scoping
Candidate sourcing (light‑touch, targeted)
CV screening and shortlisting
Interview support and feedback
Offer strategy and close support
Support scales up or down month‑to‑month, depending on your needs.
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TALENT PLAYBOOKS
Practical, repeatable hiring and people frameworks you can actually use.
Hiring process design
Interview frameworks and scorecards
Role clarity and competency mapping
Founder-led hiring playbooks
Onboarding and early-tenure success plans
Built once, refined as you grow, and reused every time you hire.
ABOUT ME
Helping Leaders Build Teams They Love
25 years’ experience shaping workforce strategy across the global telecom and space markets.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with organisations such as the European Space Agency and EUSPA through to dozens of Space start-ups all over the world.
I’ve supported organisations in scaling from 10 FTEs pre-revenue to 300+ FTEs with multi-hundred-million revenue streams.
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