Recruitment, Consultancy

& Learning

At IC8, we are more than a recruitment and consultancy company, we are a team driven by core values: Experience, Transparency and Innovation.

Our journey began when ex-colleagues and friends came together, united by a shared vision. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, ensuring that every member of our team brings valuable experience to the table. Our commitment extends beyond expertise; we work openly, honestly and transparently with all stakeholders. Our track record speaks for itself, we consistently deliver results in our respective fields.

We offer comprehensive recruitment and consultancy services, always with an unwavering focus on partnership. Whether you’re an organisation seeking talent or an individual exploring new career opportunities, we’re here to support you. Our value-add approach extends to projects, processes, systems and strategies.

PEOPLE

Spencer

Shalka

Co-Founder

An experienced and talented Resource Manager with an exceptional ability to work at pace to meet tight deadlines. Proven experience in recruiting, onboarding, and managing large teams of contingent workers predominately in the IT/Technology sector within a multitude of industries. Strong team player working to achieve collaborative success while equally motivated to achieve individual goals.

Tim

Hathaway

Co-Founder

A commercially astute IT professional with over 20 years’ experience of operations, Programme delivery and business growth. Always leading by example, setting high standards of performance and delivering on measured financial, customer and employee satisfaction by maintaining good relationships and leading collaborative teamwork in cross-functional teams.

Billy

Balson

Director

FCCA

Billy is a qualified accountant and seasoned professional with over 25 years' experience in Finance, HR and Procurement leadership. He excels in building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results for clients and candidates. At IC8, he leads our Finance, HR and Procurement recruitment teams. Billy's focus is on quality of offering from first engagement through to delivery and mentorship beyond.

SERVICES

Why are we different and what are our characteristics?

IC8 is driven by passion for excellence, innovation, and transparency. We are constantly looking for opportunities to innovate and improve our services.

Innovative Technology Talent Solutions

Project and Programme Management: End-to-End Delivery Leadership: Recruiting specialists to oversee project planning, execution, and delivery within time and budget constraints.; Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid Methodologies: Placing project managers adept at using methodologies tailored to client needs, optimising efficiency and outcomes.; Strategic Planning & Governance: Identifying leaders to establish governance frameworks, ensure compliance, and deliver strategic goals.
Data Science, Analytics & Engineering: Big Data Technologies & Platforms: Providing specialists in database architecture, predictive analytics, and data visualisation tools.; Machine Learning, AI, and Predictive Analytics: Recruiting data scientists to develop advanced models and solutions for complex business challenges.; Data Strategy, Governance, and Cloud Solutions: Placing experts to design scalable cloud-based infrastructures and ensure data integrity.
Business Change and Transformation: Organisational Restructuring & Cultural Change: Recruiting experts to guide businesses through structural adjustments while fostering cultural alignment.; Digital Transformation Initiatives: Sourcing professionals skilled in integrating emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency.; Process Optimisation & Change Adoption: Placing consultants to streamline workflows and ensure adoption of best practices across teams.
Cyber Security: Risk Management & Vulnerability Assessment: Identifying professionals to assess and mitigate organisational risks.; Security Operations & Incident Response: Recruiting teams to manage and resolve cyber threats efficiently.; Compliance with Industry Standards: Sourcing experts familiar with ISO, GDPR, and other global security regulations.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Automated & Manual Testing: Providing QA specialists to identify and resolve software issues.; Quality Assurance & Performance Testing: Recruiting professionals to ensure product reliability and scalability.; Testing Strategies for Agile Environments: Placing testers skilled in dynamic, iterative project workflows.
Technical and Solution Architecture: IT Infrastructure & Systems Design: Identifying architects to design and implement robust IT systems to support business goals.; Cloud Architecture & Migration: Recruiting specialists to enable seamless cloud adoption and integration of scalable solutions.; Enterprise Architecture & Integration: Sourcing professionals to align business and IT strategies through cohesive architectural frameworks.

Comprehensive Financial Recruitment Solutions

Strategic and Transformational Roles: Strategy: Identifying and placing visionary leaders to define business direction, establish sustainable growth strategies, and drive innovation.; Transformation & Change: Recruiting professionals skilled in leading organisational change, optimising business processes, and managing cultural transitions.; Departmental/Function Design: Sourcing talent to build or redesign departments for enhanced operational efficiency and goal alignment.
Commercial and Financial Expertise: Commercial: Identifying talent with strong negotiation, analytical, and market insight skills to maximise profitability and foster strategic partnerships.; Financial Planning & Analysis: Recruiting finance professionals for forecasting, budgeting, and delivering performance insights for decision-making.; Tax: Sourcing specialists in tax planning and compliance to help optimise liabilities and ensure adherence to regulations.
Systems and Implementation: Systems Implementation: Providing experts to deliver and embed enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, finance systems) ensuring seamless user adoption.; Systems Accounting: Sourcing specialists to bridge IT and finance, ensuring robust financial systems, data integrity, and automation.
Reporting and Business Partnering: Business Partnering: Hiring professionals who align financial insights with strategic objectives through collaboration across departments.; Project Accounting: Providing accountants experienced in tracking and analysing project-related financial performance.; Reporting: Recruiting experts in operational reporting to enable data-driven decision-making for stakeholders.
Operational and Technical Roles: Operational Roles: Recruiting individuals skilled in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring productivity, compliance, and efficient resource utilisation.; Technical Roles: Placing professionals with expertise across engineering and IT domains to support core business functions.

Specialised Nuclear Recruitment and Support

Talent Acquisition Across the Full Nuclear Lifecycle: New Build Projects: Sourcing experienced professionals for the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of nuclear facilities to meet project timelines and compliance standards.; Decommissioning: Providing skilled talent for safe and efficient facility closure, including site remediation experts and environmental consultants.; Power Generation: Recruiting engineers and technicians to ensure the safety and efficiency of operational nuclear power plants.; Waste Management: Identifying specialists in radioactive waste handling, storage, and disposal, including compliance with ONR standards.
Technical and Engineering Support: Design and Engineering: Providing structural, electrical, and mechanical design engineers to support complex nuclear projects.; Quantity Surveying and Cost Control: Offering cost management experts to ensure projects stay within budget while maintaining transparency and accuracy.; Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment (HSQE): Supplying HSQE professionals to maintain regulatory compliance and prioritise workforce safety.
Specialist Recruitment Solutions: Executive Search: Filling leadership roles such as Board Directors, Project Directors, and Programme Managers to drive project success and innovation.; Project Staffing: Rapid deployment of contract staff for short-term or critical project phases, such as outages or decommissioning milestones.; Permanent Recruitment: Identifying and placing long-term employees with specialised nuclear expertise, ensuring seamless integration into teams.; Niche Roles: Recruiting for hard-to-fill positions like Radiation Protection Advisors, Nuclear Safety Engineers, and Regulatory Compliance Officers.

Specialised Consulting and Training

Maximise Value to Your Business, Colleagues, Industry and Customers: Executive Search: Filling leadership roles such as Board Directors, Project Directors, and Programme Managers to drive project success and innovation.; Project Staffing: Rapid deployment of contract staff for short-term or critical project phases, such as outages or decommissioning milestones.; Permanent Recruitment: Identifying and placing long-term employees with specialised nuclear expertise, ensuring seamless integration into teams.; Niche Roles: Recruiting for hard-to-fill positions like Radiation Protection Advisors, Nuclear Safety Engineers, and Regulatory Compliance Officers.
Connecting maximum value to your customers and the industry: Sales capabilities for technical and non-sales teams; How everyone can contribute comfortably to helping customers make high-value buying decisions; Developing a 'max value' mindset, consultative selling with confidence, how to get 'yeses'; Relationship building, influence, presenting with impact, negotiation, and winning business as a team

ABOUT

We are IC8, an IT Recruitment and Consultancy company born out of a shared vision among ex-colleagues and friends. With over 45 years of IT recruitment and programme delivery experience between the two founders, we understand the challenges and we know how to provide service excellence.

We have a strong bond of respect and trust born over long careers that have crossed paths in different IT organisations and roles. We have seen each other thrive in our careers and encouraged and supported each other through our respective highs and lows. We want to share the passion we have had for our own journeys and the expertise that we have built up in that time, with our clients and candidates.

Our recruitment process is designed to be efficient, effective and tailored to your specific needs. We understand that every client and every candidate is unique and we take the time to understand both sets of requirements and expectations to ensure the perfect fit for the role.

Our consultancy services are focused on delivering value. We work with our clients to identify areas of improvement, where we provide them with the necessary tools and resources to achieve their goals. Our consultants have a wealth of experience in a variety of complex sectors and are dedicated to delivering results. We are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates. We believe that trust and respect are the foundation of any successful relationship; we strive to earn the trust and respect of everyone we work with.