Let’s talk

Less noise.
Better hires.

Technical recruitment by someone who has actually built software. I help UK startups and SaaS teams hire software engineers who fit.

Let’s talk hiring A different approach

No retainer. No upfront fees. Just the right introductions.

Fewer candidates.

Better matches.

Fairer fees.

THE APPROACH

A conversation.
Not a CV conveyor belt.

Good hiring starts with understanding the engineering. Here’s how I keep the process focused, from the first conversation to the offer.

  • Backend
  • Full-stack
  • Platform & DevOps
  • Engineering leadership
  • PHP / Laravel
  • Go
  • TypeScript / Node.js

  1. Understand the work.

    I get to know your product, your stack and what this person will actually own. Not just a list of technologies.

  2. Get to know the person.

    I meet candidates on a relaxed video call to talk through their work, background and what they want next. A conversation, not a keyword checklist.

  3. Make a thoughtful introduction.

    A focused shortlist, with a clear reason behind every candidate. You spend your time on conversations that count.

ENGINEER TO RECRUITER

Hi, I’m Ben.
You can call me Ozzy.

Ben “Ozzy” · Founder & independent technical recruiter

The work matters. So does the person behind it.

Building software means looking beyond a list of technologies. What did someone actually build? Which decisions were theirs? How did they work through the difficult parts? Those are the conversations I want to bring to recruitment.

Ozzy Talent is my way of putting that engineering experience to work differently: helping teams find the right people, and helping engineers find work that makes sense for them.

I keep it personal. I get to know your team, meet candidates on video and take the time to talk through their work and background. You deal with me throughout, from the first hello to the introduction.

Start a conversation

STRAIGHTFORWARD BY DESIGN

A good hire. A fair fee.

Recruitment should make sense for a growing team. No retainer, no upfront payment, and no fee unless you hire someone I introduce.

Founding-client offer

7.5%

of first-year base salary

Success-only. From day one.

  • No retainer or upfront payment
  • Engineering-informed screening
  • Direct access to me throughout
  • Pay only when you hire my introduction

An introductory rate for founding clients, not a permanent fee.

Talk about your first hire

FOR ENGINEERS, TOO

A conversation, not an interrogation.

Your next move is personal. I’d like to understand what you’ve done, what you enjoy and what you’d like to do more of.

Come as you are.

A relaxed video call to talk through your work and background. No rehearsed pitch needed; I’m here to get to know you.

The details, upfront.

The role, salary, stack and working arrangements. I’ll share what I know and be clear about anything I still need to find out.

Your move. Your call.

Honest conversations about whether a role makes sense for you. No pressure to pursue something that doesn’t feel right.

Tell me what you’re looking for

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Technical hiring, explained.

Who I work with, how I get to know engineers and what it costs. Straight answers.

Who is behind Ozzy Talent?

I’m Ben, also known as Ozzy: an independent technical recruiter with software engineering experience. I run Ozzy Talent personally, so you work directly with me from understanding the role to making an introduction.

Which companies do you work with?

I help UK startups, SaaS companies and growing product-led technology businesses hire software engineers. My focus is on teams that need engineers who can take ownership, work through ambiguity and build useful software.

Which engineering roles do you recruit for?

I recruit backend, full-stack, platform, DevOps and cloud engineers, as well as senior engineers and engineering leads. Relevant technologies include PHP and Laravel, Go, and TypeScript and Node.js. The work someone will own matters more than matching a list of keywords.

How do you get to know candidates?

I meet candidates on a relaxed video call and talk through their work, background and what they want next. I explore what they actually built, the decisions they made and the responsibilities they held, then consider how that experience fits your team and role. This informs my introductions; it doesn’t replace your own interview process.

How much does recruitment cost?

The founding-client offer is a 7.5% success fee on the hire’s first-year base salary. There is no retainer or upfront payment: a fee is payable only when you hire someone I introduce. For a £60,000 base salary, that is a £4,500 success fee. This is an introductory offer for founding clients, not a permanent rate.

Can I get in touch if I’m considering a new role?

Yes. Email me to arrange a conversation about your work, background and what you’d like to do next. I’ll share the role, salary, stack and working arrangements for relevant opportunities, and be clear about anything I still need to find out. There is no pressure to pursue a role that doesn’t feel right.

GOOD HIRING STARTS HERE

Let’s find your
next great engineer.

Hiring for your team or thinking about your next role?
Let’s start with a conversation, not a sales pitch.

hello@ozzytalent.co.uk

Prefer a video call? Email me and let’s find a time.