The Right People Change Everything
Specialist technology recruitment
We find experienced tech people for the businesses that need them.
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Technology
And Only
Technology
Hayward Hawk started in 2016.
We know what we do best.
The answer was easy: technology recruitment. Ten years on, it's the only thing we do.
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Focus. Technology
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Markets: UK, Europe & US
Stephen's Back
Stephen McDowell co-founded Hayward Hawk in 2016.
He spent seven years building it into one of the city's standout tech recruiters. In 2023 he headed to the US to chase a long-held ambition in sport and to consult in technology.
Now he's home, returning to the hawk's nest, with a broader global view and a bigger global group behind him.
Same nest. Sharper focus.
Low Volume. High Value. On Purpose
We don't send a hundred CVs and hope one sticks.
We get to know your business properly. Then we go and find the people who can move it forward.
Time well spent. Yours and ours. Every conversation earns its place.
Real, not polished. Trust and honesty over corporate gloss.
Founder-led. Talk to people who really know the market.
Tech Hiring
Done Properly
Our specialisms. Our obsession
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Software Development
Front-end, back-end, full-stack and engineering leadership. Our priority focus, with dedicated attention on London and the US East Coast.
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Cybersecurity & IT
From security engineers to CISOs. The people who keep your business safe.
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Infrastructure
Cloud, DevOps, platform and infrastructure engineers. The people who keep everything running and scaling.
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Data & AI
Data engineers, data scientists, analytics leads and the AI and ML specialists shaping how businesses use their data.
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Programme & Project Management
Programme managers, project managers and business analysts. The people who get it all delivered.
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Part of something bigger
Hayward Hawk is backed by and part of Ingenia Global Partners, a group portfolio of 16 specialist recruitment businesses. You get a boutique that knows tech inside out, with the reach and resources to go further.
Being part of a wider group also means greater investment in our technology, learning, and people.
Hiring? Let's make it easy.
We know these markets, the people in them, the salaries they're on, and who's moving and why.
With us, you'll talk to someone who understands your requirements in detail, and who makes it easy to find the right people for your team.
Looking for your next move?
Tell us what you want for your career, and we'll be honest about whether we can help.
With us, you get to speak to a person, not a system.
However you need to to hire
One hire or a whole team. Interim or permanent. We flex to fit.
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Interim
Senior tech people who hit the ground running. Cover a gap, nail a project, and keep things moving.
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Permanent
The people you'll build your team around. No upfront fee. You pay when we deliver. Fast, flexible and carefully chosen.
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Retained Search
A committed search for the roles that matter most. Dedicated time, a clear plan and a sharp shortlist.
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Executive Search & Senior Appointments
CTOs, CISOs and heads of engineering. A highly discreet, founder-led search at leadership level.
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Statement of Work (SoW)
A defined outcome, delivered by a team we manage. You set the goal. We bring the people.
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Hiring? Looking? Just Curious?
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Whether you're hiring, looking for your next role or want to know what we're building, we'd love to hear from you.