round8
Strategic recruitment for standout talent across digital, media and tech.
Our mission
is simple
round8 connects brilliant businesses with brilliant people — and builds the kind of teams that change the game.
For Start-ups & Scale-ups
Building from first hire to fiftieth hire
For Growth-Stage Businesses
Adding critical functions at pace
For Global Brands
Driving innovation through talent
Right people.
Right place.
Right time.
For over 25 years, round8 has been the quiet force behind career-defining moves and high-impact hires across digital, media, and tech. We work globally with ambitious talent and the companies that need them most — from disruptive start-ups to FTSE and Fortune listed giants.
We make introductions that matter — and we stay in the loop long after the contract’s signed.
Talent built for the digital economy
Connect
Start the conversation
Share your goals (even if you’re still figuring them out).
Map
See what’s possible
We translate ambition into action, aligning talent with opportunity.
Match
Get the right intros
Smart connections, honest feedback, complete context.
Move
Land well, stay supported
We stay close through onboarding — and long after the ink is dry.
Unblur
your future
The path ahead isn’t always clear. We help you cut through the noise and see what’s possible.
Unblock
your path
Whether it’s uncertainty, timing, or access — we remove the friction that’s holding you back.
Unlock
your potential
You’re ready for more. We connect you to the right opportunity — and help you move into it with confidence.
Flexible Partnerships
That Grow With You
New businesses need the right people to grow. round8 has helped some of the most exciting start-ups and scale-ups in Ad Tech and Digital Media build game-changing teams — fast.
We get the pace, the pressure, and the passion.
Start-Up & Scale-Up Specialists
We offer tailored packages designed for ambitious early-stage businesses. Think of us as an extension of your team — with the hustle and heart to match.
From your first hire to your fiftieth, we’re in it with you.
Testimonials
Trusted by talent. Backed by results.
We’ve been doing this for over 20 years. These are just a few of the reasons people keep coming back:
Team
Real experience.
No fluff.
Our consultants are embedded in the markets they serve — with deep expertise in recruitment, media, and tech. We speak the language, know the players, and operate with pace, precision, and perspective.
Grant Allaway
CEO
25 years of leading and scaling Ad Tech businesses across the world
Kim Dando
Managing Director
A true pioneer, being one of only a few female leaders in the UK's digital recruitment consultancy market
Jim Brown
Founder
One of the founding fathers of the Ad Tech recruitment scene in the UK
Amanda Goodhew
Recruitment Director
Market leader specialising in Retail Media, SaaS, Programmatic, CTV and PPC
Alexandra Farrell
Managing Consultant
One of the UK's most trusted and successful female recruiters in the Ad Tech sector
Lucy Franklin
Project Director
20 plus years in executive search, DE&I, talent, management and coaching
Julie McCash
Head of Technical Talent
Over eight years experience dedicated to technical and IT recruitment
Conor Given
Consultant
Next Steps
You’re ready.
So are we.
Whether you're building a team or looking for your next move, we’re here to help you move forward — with clarity, pace, and purpose.
