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Specialist technology recruitment · Oxfordshire & UK-wide

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Software & AI · Quantum & photonics · Life sciences · Advanced engineering

Humand Talent Solutions is a specialist technology recruitment agency based in Oxfordshire. We hire software, AI and data people, and the deep tech engineers and scientists behind quantum, photonics, instrumentation, MedTech and embedded systems, for employers across Oxfordshire and the UK — and we help candidates in those markets find their next role. Specialist recruitment solutions built around your hiring needs.

Much of Oxfordshire's technology is deep tech: hard engineering and complex builds where science, software and hardware meet. See our deep tech recruitment practice.

Oxfordshire · UK-wide

Specialist technology recruitment for the UK's innovation economy.

A specialist technology talent consultancy for Software, AI, Quantum, Photonics, Electronics, MedTech and complex engineering.

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150,000+
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50+
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5,000+
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5.0· 125 Google reviews
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“I had a really positive experience with Katy and Humand Talent throughout the recruitment process. Katy was incredibly supportive and always kept me updated in a timely manner. She guided me through each stage of the interview process, which made the whole experience much easier and less stressful. She is very kind, approachable, and genuinely helpful. Whenever I needed any clarification or had questions about the role or interview process, she was always available to help and provided clear and useful information. I really appreciated Katy’s communication, support, and positive attitude throughout the process. My overall experience with Humand Talent has been excellent, and I would highly recommend Katy and the Humand Talent team to anyone looking for professional and supportive recruitment guidance.”
Kunal Panchala month ago
“I had a fantastic experience working with Humand Talent. Jess was absolutely lovely to work with and provided incredible support throughout my application process. She offered a lot of valuable guidance and maintained clear, timely communication at every step. Even though this specific role didn't turn out to be the right fit, Jess went above and beyond by securing actionable feedback for me. The collaboration was great, and I would definitely be happy to work with them again in the future!”
Gabriela
2 weeks ago
“I had a great experience working with Jamie Kennedy at Humand Talent. Jamie was professional, approachable and supportive throughout the recruitment process. He took the time to understand my experience and career aspirations, kept me well-informed at every stage, and provided clear and helpful communication throughout. It’s refreshing to work with a recruiter who genuinely cares about candidates and makes the whole process smooth and positive. I would highly recommend Jamie Kennedy and Humand Talent to anyone exploring their next career opportunity.”
James
2 weeks ago
“Jess was really helpful throughout the process. She was quick to respond, kept me updated at every stage, and shared useful prep notes before my interviews. Great to work with, and I'd happily work with her again.”
Akash Singh
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Talent as a Service

Flexible recruitment capacity, shaped around your hiring plan

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Contract Recruitment

Interim and contract specialists for defined projects

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Executive Search (Retained)

Executive and senior technical search

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Startup Staffing is our brand for technology startups and scaleups: permanent recruitment where the fee is paid as an agreed percentage of each hire's gross monthly salary while they remain employed. Visit Startup Staffing

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Latest thinking

Oxfordshire Wants 30,000 More Tech Jobs. Where Will the Talent Come From?

Oxfordshire's ambitious plans to create 30,000 new tech jobs by 2035 present exciting opportunities for the region's engineering and technology sector. But as businesses grow, competition for specialist talent could intensify. We explore what this means for employers and candidates, from transferable skills and workforce planning to the importance of developing the next generation of engineers.

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Oxford Leaders in Tech October 2026: Exploring the Future of AI, Technology and Recruitment

Our October Oxford Leaders in Tech event brought together Oxfordshire's technology community for an evening of insightful talks and networking. Hosted by Humand Talent Solutions Founder Joseph Edney, we welcomed Matt Roberts, who explored the future of AI agents and digital agreements, and Barak Schiller, Director of Engineering at Tripadvisor, who discussed how AI is changing technical interviews and recruitment. The evening continued with drinks and conversations at The Cow and Creek in Oxford.

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Meet the Speaker: Matt Roberts | Oxford Leaders in Tech

Ahead of our next Oxford Leaders in Tech event, we caught up with guest speaker Matt Roberts to learn more about his career journey, from IBM to helping grow a successful legal tech start-up acquired by DocuSign. Matt shares his thoughts on leadership, the importance of mentoring others and how AI could shape the future of technology. He also reveals a surprising fact about himself!

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Upcoming events

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17 Nov · Oxford Centre for Innovation, 9 Alfred Street, Oxford, OX1 4EH
Women in Tech - November
3 Dec
PeopleOps December
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Community

A community for the UK's innovation economy.

Leaders in TechAI for BusinessWomen in TechJava OxfordPython OxfordDevOps OxfordGolangUXDataGaming
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Where we work

Why Oxfordshire

Supporting technology employers across Oxfordshire, including companies based around Harwell, Milton Park, Oxford Science Park and Oxford Technology Park.

  • Harwell
  • Milton Park
  • Oxford Science Park
  • Oxford Technology Park

Humand is based in Eynsham, West Oxfordshire. We recruit across these clusters; we do not have offices on the campuses themselves.

Hiring? See how we recruit for Oxfordshire technology employers.

Proud to bring Oxfordshire's technology community together through events, discussions and partnerships. See Golang Oxford.

Talent intelligence

Insight that shapes better hires.

Salary context, hiring trends and market commentary, grounded in the conversations we have every day with hiring teams and specialists across the UK innovation economy.

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Regional focus
Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, London.

The team

Specialists, not generalists.

Joseph Edney
Joseph Edney
Managing Director
Jamie Kennedy
Jamie Kennedy
Client Solutions Director
Katy King
Katy King
Candidate Operations Manager
Adrian Taylor
Adrian Taylor
Senior Talent Scout
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