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Specialist Microsoft recruitment for partners and in-house IT teams.

Helping MS Partners, CSPs, MSPs and in-house Microsoft IT teams hire Azure, Entra, Modern Workplace, EUC and Infosec talent. Permanent and contract. UK-wide.

What we believe

Middle is an independent recruitment partner built specifically for the Microsoft ecosystem.

We work with two types of businesses.

MS Partners, CSPs and MSPs who need technical staff that are not just strong on paper, but ready to work in client-facing partner environments. Engineers who can deliver, communicate, and represent a business well. That combination is rarer than it looks.

In-house IT teams at businesses running the Microsoft stack who are tired of receiving CVs from recruiters who don't understand the difference between Entra and Active Directory, or what a Modern Workplace migration actually involves.

We focus on Azure, Entra ID, Modern Workplace, M365, EUC, infosec and MS stack support -  permanent and contract project delivery - across the UK.

Fewer CVs. Better quality. A process that doesn't waste your time.

You win the work. We help you build the team to deliver it.

Working with middle

"I was contacted by Cal for an interesting job opportunity which ended up in an offer that I was very happy with! Cal was very helpful and gave me some tips on different aspects of the opportunity, and was never pushy like many other recruiters I have come across. Would definitely recommend Middle Recruitment to anyone seeking a job!"

Dan B - Engineer

Placed 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."

Jon - Senior Director of Architecture and Engineering

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

Client
“As a long established business 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 - Managing Director

Client
"Cal is a rare gem. Simply easy to work with and ready to go overboard to ensure everything goes smoothly. Cal was efficient and constantly kept in touch even when it wasnt convenient for him to do so. I will definitely recommend Cal many times over to anyone seeking a new adventure."

Olu - Architect

Placed Candidate

Meet our founder

Cal started middle to bring care and clarity back into hiring.

With over ten years in recruitment, he has helped mission-led teams grow with purpose.

middle is built on the belief that hiring should feel thoughtful.
The people you bring in should reflect your mission, not just your job spec.

When you work with Cal, you are not just filling a role.
You are building something meaningful.

 

Want to discuss your next hire with Cal? 

Cal Carlisle

Cal Carlisle

Founder & Director

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