Tech recruitment that puts partnership over profit

Software, Cloud & DevOps hiring across the UK and US.

Why middle

Faster shortlists — Job brief to shortlist is 40% quicker than the Tech industry average

Quality over quantity — We cap the number of profiles sent per role

Aligned from day one — Every CV has been vetted to support your long-term goals

End-to-end delivery — We manage the full plan-to-placement journey

Partnership over profit — We act as an extension of your team

Better fill rate — More than double the industry average

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Solutions we offer

01Permanent Tech Recruitment

We place Software Engineers and Cloud & DevOps talent into high-growth startups and scaleups across the UK and US.

We also support Product and EUC roles selectively, when it aligns with your hiring needs and long-term goals.

02Executive Search (referral only)

We handle senior leadership positions, including CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and other high-level technical hires, through a referral-only process.

03MSP Talent Support

We help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) scale their technical teams by placing Cloud, Infrastructure, and Support Engineers, EUC Specialists, vCIOs and more, depending on client needs.

Read our Testimonials

Cal made a fantastic effort with arranging and preparing my interview with consistent support whenever I needed it. He helped to secure contract terms which both parties found more than acceptable to secure my new job opportunity. I could not recommend high enough!

Alex R

Candidate

"Cal is a recruiter who stands out from the rest. Unlike many recruiters I have worked with over the years, Cal prioritises partnership over profit. He is dedicated to helping secure the right candidate for the job, rather than simply placing someone and moving on quickly."

Director of IT

Client

"Finding the right talent isn't just about skills; it's about personality and values too. Cal at middle dug deep with patience and tenacity to understand us and find perfect matches. He's identified amazing individuals we would've never found on our own."

Karen - Founder & CEO

Client

“As a long established MSP we have been hiring technical staff for over a decade. In that time we have tried several agencies and websites, but always struggled to find enough quality candidates. Working with Middle has been a breath of fresh air. They took the time to really understand what we were looking for"

Stuart - MSP Founder

Client

Meet our founder

Cal founded middle to bring a different approach to recruitment, one based on partnership over profit.

With over 10 years of experience in recruitment, Cal is passionate about helping high-growth tech companies build exceptional teams.

When you work with middle, you are not just another client. You are a partner.

Want to discuss your next hire with Cal?

Cal Carlisle

Founder & Director

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