Tech Founder | AI Enthusiast | DevOps Expert

First Class CS degree. 20 years in technical recruiting. 2,000+ placements.                  
                                                                                               
I've built engineering teams from seed stage through to Palantir, and served as a strategic hiring partner to Insight Partners' portfolio companies. 

Currently running TalentPipe, retained search for VC-backed startups in AI/ML, fintech, and dev tools.          

What I bring:

  → Technical fluency that engineers and CTOs respect                                          
  → Founder and CTO-level relationships across NYC and London                                  
  → A track record of placements that stick (2+ year average tenure)                           
  → 14-day average time-to-offer vs 44+ industry standard                                      
                                                                                               
"Rich served as an invaluable partner to our companies, consistently providing strategic guidance and helping teams scale."
                                 
— Kaitlyn Doig, Insight Partners

Selectively taking on retained partnerships and embedded talent engagements.

Rich Roberts

✔  This is in the top 1% most viewed profiles of 2025
✔  Over 25,000 first degree connections
✔  Nearing 50,000 followers 

An REC Certified Lead Technical Recruiter with over 19 years of expertise across diverse sectors, specialising in technology roles. I am skilled in sourcing and recruiting both technical and non-technical talent on a global scale, covering roles from Graduate to Senior Management in both permanent and contract placements.

I apply a persistent, solution-oriented approach to identifying top talent, particularly in challenging and niche markets. Networking is a central tool in my strategy, and I continuously look to expand my professional connections, especially within the tech sector.

I blend strategic recruitment solutions with hands-on sourcing expertise, serving as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates. With a strong track record in delivering successful international recruitment outcomes, I excel at building meaningful client and candidate relationships, applying a proactive, innovative mindset to solve complex hiring challenges, and maintaining agility in a fast-paced environment.

With a network of over 25,000 connections and almost 50,000 followers, I am a LinkedIn champion and influencer, dedicated to making a positive impact within the recruitment landscape.

Alice Davis

🐞 If you've found a few bugs, then UK Home Office need you 😁 We’re hiring a Lead Test Engineer (Automation) to join the award-winning Home Office Digital Quality Assurance & Testing team. 

Deadline to apply is 11:55pm today (Wednesday 18th February) ➡️https://lnkd.in/eg_m83WE ⬅️

You’ll work with modern automation, cloud and AI-driven technologies to improve critical services, from border security and immigration to public protection, helping deliver safe, reliable systems used by millions every day.

Locations: Croydon, Manchester or Sheffield (Hybrid) 
Salary: £66,229 (London) / £62,109 (National) 
Allowance: Up to £18,291.
Pension: 28.97%

If you’re passionate about quality, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want your testing to have real-world impact, this is your chance to lead, innovate and shape how government builds software.

👉 Helpful application tips & resources
 
 Your CV and Personal Statement will be assessed.
 
 Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and make full use of the word count. STAR guidance: https://lnkd.in/gs8mx4WN
 
 Home Office recruitment support (Success Profiles, personal statement & interview tips): https://lnkd.in/er9kHw5V
 
 Pay Framework Allowance (PFA) & Capability and Skills Allowance (CaSA):
 https://lnkd.in/e3YnyGdG
 
 Learn more about our work in Home Office Digital - https://lnkd.in/e4aHnawp
 
 👉 Additional information:
 
 Typically 3+ years UK residency is required for SC clearance (some exceptions may apply - please ask)
 
Unfortunately, the Home Office is unable to offer visa sponsorship, as we do not hold a UKVI Skilled Worker sponsor licence.

Callum Townley George H Natasha Martin

Alice Davis 

Lead Technical Recruiter - Architecture, Delivery, Product and QAT

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