Technology Recruitment · London
Technology recruitment in London
Hurren & Hope is a London-headquartered technology recruitment consultancy. We help high-growth AI and SaaS companies — typically under 200 employees — hire software engineering, AI, product, sales and operations talent, on both permanent and contract terms. Founded in 2013, we work as consultants, not transactional CV-senders.
What we recruit for in London
- Software engineering & cloud — engineers, technical architects, DevOps, platform and infrastructure.
- AI & machine learning — ML engineers, data science and data engineering.
- Product — product managers and product leadership, including AI products.
- Sales — founding AEs, sales leadership and RevOps for SaaS go-to-market.
- Operations — the operational hires that keep a scaling team running.
We hire on permanent and contract terms, and run executive and leadership search when you need a CTO, VP or fractional leader.
Who we work with in London
Venture-backed and scaling AI and SaaS businesses — from seed-stage startups making their first key hires to established software companies building out teams. If you are a founder, CTO, engineering leader or talent lead growing a London tech team, you are who we partner with.
Why London technology companies choose us
- Consultants, not CV-senders. We understand the business, the team and the role before we send anyone.
- A track record that holds up. 6,900+ successful placements and 160+ five-star reviews and recommendations.
- Speed when it counts. We leverage an established network and warm referrals to move quickly.
- Long-term fit. We optimise for hires still thriving a year later — not a quick placement.
“Mark is a preferred supplier and gave excellent, personable service through a challenging, complex integration. He goes the extra mile, with a high degree of integrity.”
— Stephen Hardwick, Penguin Random House
Beyond London
We are London-based but recruit across the UK, Europe and the United States, with focus markets in New York and San Francisco too. Wherever your team is scaling, we can help.
See current pay levels in our 2026 tech salary benchmarks for London, New York & San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only recruit in London?
No — London is our home base, but we recruit across the UK, Europe and the US, with particular focus on London, New York and San Francisco.
What roles do you fill for London tech companies?
Software engineering and cloud, AI/ML, product, technology sales and operations — from individual contributors to engineering and product leadership.
Do you handle both permanent and contract hiring?
Yes. We place permanent employees and contractors, and run executive search for senior leadership roles.
What size of company do you work with?
Primarily high-growth AI and SaaS businesses under around 200 employees, from seed stage to scale-up.
Ready to hire in London?
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