About Elms
Named after a tree, built for the long game.
The elm grows slowly, roots deep, and shelters whatever sits beneath it. That is how we think about careers and teams. We are a specialist technology recruiter based in Andover, working across the UK and remotely.
Every relationship we build is designed to last. We get to know candidates and clients over years, not transactions.
We do one thing, technology recruitment, and we do it properly. No generalist dilution, no box-ticking.
The goal is to shelter the people and teams we work with: honest advice, real advocacy, long-term thinking.
What we stand for
People first
We work for the person, not the placement. The right move beats the quick one every time.
Specialists only
Technology is all we do, so we understand the work and the people who do it.
Plain and honest
Clear feedback, real timelines, no games. You always know where you stand.
In it for years
We measure success in long careers and lasting teams, not a single fee.
How we work
The same process, every time, for every person.
Listen first
A real conversation about the role or the move you actually want, not a form fired into a void.
Match properly
We only put forward people and roles that genuinely fit. No volume, no guesswork.
Advocate honestly
Clear feedback and real timelines throughout, whichever side of the table you're on.
Stay in touch
The relationship doesn't end at placement. We're still here for what comes next.
Where we are
Based in Andover. Working everywhere tech is.
We are headquartered in Andover, Hampshire, and work with candidates and employers across the whole of the UK (London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh and everywhere in between) as well as placing into fully remote roles.
Free self-serve tools
Not ready to talk yet? Start here.
Four free tools built for technology job seekers in the UK. No account required, no cost, no spam.
CV Checker FREE
AI-powered recruiter feedback — ATS score, keyword gaps, and a plain-English summary of what hiring managers actually see.
Interview Prep
Real questions and answer guidance by discipline and level.
Find Your Path
Four questions that match your strengths to a tech discipline.
Personality Test
Fifteen questions that reveal how you work best.
Ready to get started?
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