Alderson James

Alderson James

Staffing and Recruiting

London, England 7,887 followers

A powerhouse in Talent and People search, helping companies build self-sustainability in scaling.

About us

At Alderson James we work with a blend of VC's, Startups, Scaleups, and Consultancies as an advisor and enabler for growth. We help our clients to source, engage and hire the best Talent and People professionals in the business - its our thing! We are a small yet powerful bunch with a wealth of experience and knowledge to help show you what good really looks like.  How do we do it so well?  Our global network of experienced Talent Acquisition, Recruitment and HR contacts allows us to work with incredible pace and quality to connect these companies with relevant, world-class profiles as they scale their Recruiting and HR functions.  What can we help you with?  Whether you are a company looking to grow, or a candidate looking to land your next best thing, we can and want to support you.  An enabler for company growth: We advise on the implementation of Talent Acquisition and Management models, as well Recruiting growth strategies, and actively support searches for companies looking for Talent Acquisition, Recruitment and HR professionals.  An enabler for professional development: If you are a Talent or People professional looking for your next role, we can support you with CV writing, interview preparation, guidance navigating your next move plus of course a whole host of opportunities across various industries within the Talent and People space.  Building Talent Teams Globally, is what we are about.  Let's Talk!  If you're an organisation looking to establish or improve your Talent, HR or People team get in touch via our website at www.aldersonjames.com or drop us an email with your enquiry to james.wardle@aldersonjames.com

Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2013
Specialties
Recruitment to Recruitment, Project Recruitment, Sales Recruitment, Strategic Growth Consulting, International Recruitment to Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Startups, Scaleups, Hiring, Executive Search, Consultancy, Venture Capital, HR, People Operations, and R4R

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    Just a little note to say... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at Alderson James! 🎄 To all our clients, candidates, consultants and connections - thank you for being such a vital part of the AJ community this year. We're so grateful for your on-going support and look forward to working with you again in 2025. Here are some of our 2024 highlights 💫   🎨 We gave Alderson James a fresh new look with a brand-new logo, rebuilt website and sharper messaging, highlighting what we do best. (👉 www.aldersonjames.com) 🙌 We delivered 152 hires across People, Talent, Sales and Exec. 🌎 AJ | FLX supported 22 clients globally, saving our clients over £2m in recruitment spend. 🔒 We deployed 44 FLXperts, with 10 retained as employees by our clients.   🔥 We introduced AJ | EXEC, headed up by Steve Jacobs with a mission to redefine leadership hiring.   🚀 We launched AJ GTMX, headed up by Jessica Danaher, supercharging sales teams on demand. So, again...a massive thank you to all of those who have supported us, and a special thank you to the team at AJ who made the above possible James Wardle Samantha Boatwright Kelly Wade Gabriella Steed Emma Parker Steve Jacobs Alex Jones Jessica Hartley Jessica Danaher Anil Koobarawa Jason Waterman and Rob MacDonald 💛   Now time to switch off, and enjoy the holidays!   See you in 2025!

  • We’re excited to share another successful placement at Alderson James! 🎉 And this one was a bit different... Steve Jacobs partnered with our client in the Manufacturing and Leisure sector to secure a Financial Controller – a strategic hire critical to their ambitious growth plans 📈 Alongside managing financial operations across our client’s business units, the successful hire will focus on streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate reporting during a significant period of rapid growth. By offering their strategic insights, this individual will support the leadership team in making informed decisions, using data-driven techniques to align long-term goals and drive operational efficiency. Steve’s deep expertise in identifying key roles for growth-stage companies made all the difference here... He pinpointed exactly what talent was needed for this high-growth phase and successfully matched our client’s requirements with the right individual, ensuring this hire will have an immediate and lasting impact on the company’s future success. A huge congratulations to Steve and our successful candidate – we're looking forward to see the impact they’ll have! 👏

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  • Within 24 hours of receiving a brief, Emma Parker identified the perfect fit for our client 😍 Having successfully partnered with our client in the past, a leading organisation within the Education sector, they approached Alderson James to support them in their search for a People Systems and Data Manager.    Despite receiving a large volume of direct applications and interviewing 8 candidates, they struggled to find the right person to meet the demands of this strategic role.    Emma's swift action and deep understanding of our client’s needs made the hiring process smooth and efficient, showcasing our focus on pace, power, and precision in recruitment.👏 A massive congrats Emma!   What will this key hire be doing? 👉 Enhance people data analytics 👉 Manage our client's system integration  👉 Support and collaborate with various stakeholders to streamline and improve the employee experience  👉 Lead projects aimed at automating and enhancing people systems ...and much more!   We're excited to see how our successful candidate gets on, as they start their new role next year! 

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  • Huge congratulations to our client, The Exploration Company, on their incredible $160M Series B raise! 👏 😲 We’re especially proud to support this amazing team and work alongside Zoé C. as they bring Nyx, Europe’s first reusable space capsule, closer to launch! Excited to see what’s next! 🚀

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    We are thrilled to announce the closing of our $160 million Series B led by Balderton Capital and Plural - to develop and test Nyx, the first European reusable space capsule, expand the 200-strong team, and scale capacity.   This marks the largest space Series B in Europe, powering our vision for affordable, sustainable, and cooperative space exploration. With this investment, we will further develop Nyx to meet the world’s rapidly-growing demand for space logistics, from supporting space stations to lunar exploration. We are grateful for the trust both our old and new investors have in The Exploration Company team. We believe a round like this is important for not only The Exploration Company but the European space and start-up ecosystem at large.   To quote our CEO, Helene Huby: "This significant raise is a reflection of not only the talent and commitment of the team at TEC but also that building global companies with European roots can only be done through fostering trust and cooperation between European countries. 98% of our shareholders are European, demonstrating that the continent can finance bold entrepreneurs. Space will play a critical role in shaping humanity’s future and I want to contribute to building a future which is peaceful and cooperative and our European DNA fits perfectly with this mission. Over the past 12 months, we have hit major operational and financial milestones and signed significant service contracts with both space agencies and commercial clients. This new funding is the next step in scaling up our ambitions and I’m delighted to welcome Plural, Balderton Capital, NGP Capital and Bessemer to our journey, alongside our previous investors. Their support and ambition will be critical as we take another important step closer to our Nyx Earth launch and build a European space leader.” Plural Balderton Capital Bessemer Venture Partners NGP Capital Bpifrance DTCF | DeepTech & Climate Fonds Bayern Kapital EQT Ventures Red River West Cherry Ventures Promus Ventures Omnes

  • Does your company fit the VC playbook? 📒 Whether you’re a start-up aiming to scale... or an established player pursuing rapid growth...aligning with key VC principles can significantly impact your talent acquisition and overall success. Here’s how you can capture the attention of VCs ⬇️ 1. VC expectations For established businesses, VCs expect a proven product and a clear go-to-market strategy. 👉 According to PitchBook, 78% of VC firms prioritise companies with a well-defined market strategy when making investment decisions. For early-stage start-ups, focus on showcasing your potential to address major market challenges and highlighting what makes your solution unique. 👉 CB Insights reveals that 35% of start-ups fail due to a lack of market need, making it critical to validate your market fit early. 2. Market traction Demonstrating market traction is key to gaining investor confidence. VCs look for clear indicators of demand and viability. 👉 A report from CB Insights found that 42% of start-ups fail because they don’t address a real market need. Early sales, strong user engagement, or high-value partnerships are effective ways to validate your solution. 3. An excellent founding team VCs are looking for more than just a great idea, they invest in the people driving it. 👉 According to First Round Capital, 85% of early-stage investors prioritise the quality of the founding team over the idea itself. At its core, the ideal team embodies... ✅ Resilience to navigate setbacks and pivot when necessary ✅ Adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the business and market ✅ Leadership that inspires and unites teams to execute a shared vision 👉 A study by Kauffman Fellows reveals that start-ups with founding teams featuring diverse skill sets and complementary expertise are 64% more likely to succeed. Showing this kind of alignment can make your company stand out to investors. 🎯 Whether you’re refining your product, validating market fit, or assembling a world-class team, the right prep can make all the difference! #VCPlaybook #StartupGrowth #VentureBacked #InvestorAttraction

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  • 🔔 This is your reminder to add data on your CV 🔔 Quantifiable results will set you apart...here's why ⬇️   ✅ You'll show your impact Numbers tell your story. “Reduced time-to-hire by 30%” is much more powerful than “improved hiring efficiency.”   ✅ You'll prove your results Employers want to see concrete achievements. Data shows you can deliver real results, not just tasks.   ✅ You'll strengthen your credibility Quantifiable achievements show accountability and reliability, proving that you’re results-focused.   ✅ You'll appeal to data-driven leaders For employers focused on metrics, showcasing data on your CV aligns your skills with their goals.   👋 For a free copy of our CV template, head over to our website and download it from our Insights section. www.aldersonjames.com

  • At AJ | FLX, we deliver flexible, high-impact hiring solutions that do more than just accelerate hiring... They drive substantial cost savings for our clients while securing the best talent.   In just 10 months of deploying our tailored solutions, our client saw:   📉 43% reduction in time-to-hire 🔍 74 strategic hires across both tech and non-tech roles  💰 €400,000 saved in recruitment costs    All while maintaining quality of hire.    👉 If you're looking for similar results in reducing costs, hiring more efficiently and building top-quality teams, let's discuss how AJ FLX can help. (𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔).  

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    Founder & CEO @ Alderson James Group

    Really excited to share that Alderson James are exclusively partnered with one of the most exciting AI scaleups in the world, recruiting 4 x Talent Partners for them in London or Munich. We're looking for: 2 x Junior-Mid Level Talent Partners - One focused on Tech, the other on Commercial and Business 2 x Mid-Senior Talent Partners - One focused on Tech, the other on Commercial and Business Naturally therefore, experience hiring for complex engineering roles in Artificial Intelligence is key, and within the frame of Business hiring the core focus is on Strategic Operational recruiting. German language speaking is essential for the roles in Munich. Salaries range from £50k / €57.5k to £80k / €90k dependent on experience. Roles arte hybrid, with 2-3 days in the office. More info in the video below. Get in touch for more info... #talent #aldersonjames #artificialintelligence

  • So exciting 🚀 get in touch with James Wardle for more info

    View profile for James Wardle, graphic

    Founder & CEO @ Alderson James Group

    Really excited to share that Alderson James are exclusively partnered with one of the most exciting AI scaleups in the world, recruiting 4 x Talent Partners for them in London or Munich. We're looking for: 2 x Junior-Mid Level Talent Partners - One focused on Tech, the other on Commercial and Business 2 x Mid-Senior Talent Partners - One focused on Tech, the other on Commercial and Business Naturally therefore, experience hiring for complex engineering roles in Artificial Intelligence is key, and within the frame of Business hiring the core focus is on Strategic Operational recruiting. German language speaking is essential for the roles in Munich. Salaries range from £50k / €57.5k to £80k / €90k dependent on experience. Roles arte hybrid, with 2-3 days in the office. More info in the video below. Get in touch for more info... #talent #aldersonjames #artificialintelligence

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