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We're Game. Are You?

Technology, Games &
Interactive Recruitment

For the past 30 years we’ve been busy helping people (like you) with sought after skills find jobs in the Games, Interactive and Enterprise Systems industries, all around the globe.

When you start working with us you'll be introduced to a dedicated member of the team who will then be by your side throughout the whole recruitment process.

1990 Year Founded

Stuart Gillespie started Skillsearch way back in 1990 and we’ve been headed up by CEO Richard Fisher for the past 14 years.

£50k+ Raised for charity to date

We host annual fundraising events Play @ Develop and the Games Brains of Brighton Christmas Quiz to support our favourite charity Special Effect!

10k+ Candidates placed

That’s a lot of happy people in the Skillsearch history books. Many of whom come back to us to recruit for their company!

Our Mission

It’s our mission to end every recruitment experience with exceptionally happy people! We aim to form long-lasting recruitment partnerships by keeping your best interests at heart so you’ll keep coming back.

Our Values

In an industry like recruitment we feel it’s important to have solid values unpinning everything that we do. Honesty, integrity, and trust above anything else. We set ourselves exceptionally high standards to make sure that we are exceeding what you’d expect of us throughout the recruitment process.

The Green Objective

The planet is important to us and we have a responsibility to look after the environment! We are proud supporters of Ecologi and are committed to ensure our business is a climate positive workforce. In the office we also recycle and have a bike store to encourage employees to cycle to work.

Fundraising and charity support

Throughout the year we raise funds through a variety of activities and events for Special Effect, The Clock Tower Sanctuary, and Safe In Our World. Follow us on X or LinkedIn to find out what we are up to and how you can get involved.

Special Effect put fun and inclusion back into the lives of physically disabled people by helping them to play video games. But we’re not just doing it for fun. By levelling the playing field, we’re bringing families and friends together and having a profoundly positive impact on quality of life, confidence and rehabilitation.

The Clock Tower Sanctuary is the only drop-in day centre in Brighton & Hove for young people aged 16-25 experiencing homelessness. Based in central Brighton, it's a place where young people who have nowhere to call home can feel safe and 'just be'. We listen and respond to what they need and treat everyone as an individual. We know that no young person chooses to be homeless.

The main goal of Safe In Our World is to create and foster worldwide mental health awareness within the video game industry; to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health, to make it a natural topic of discussion, and to promote the dialogue surrounding mental health so people are not afraid to reach out for help if they need it.

Meet our team of specialists

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Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007
North America: +1 (737) 352 5926
Asia: +63 2 8271 3023

Email Skillsearch HQ

info@skillsearch.com

Jack Baxter

Interactive Team Lead

Jack heads up our Interactive and Immersive division in our games team and he’s a great fit for the role thanks to his love of all things XR, including *trigger warning* The Metaverse. With a background in recruitment in other industries, Jack decided to move himself, his partner and his daughters from London to the coast and take on a new challenge in an industry he’s passionate about, which is where he found us! If you’re as excited as Jack to be a part of how we’ll make and play games in the future, get in touch with him today!

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

jb@skillsearch.com

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Giles Fenwick

Director of Games and Interactive

Giles runs our Gaming & Interactive division and specialises in forming tight knit teams, whether that’s for a studio or in our office. He represented his county at rugby for every age group from 12 onwards which no doubt helped him to cultivate his excellent understanding of team dynamics. Giles is known for his warmth and willingness to take time to work through any issues that may arise, although make sure you don’t try and share his food as then you won’t be getting a warm welcome – Giles doesn’t share food!

Europe: +44 (0)1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

gf@skillsearch.com

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Kelly Haigh

People Operations Manager

Our People Operations Manager, Kelly, is in charge of looking after our wonderful team. Kelly works her socks off to make us as happy as can be and ensure Skillsearch is the best place in town to work! In her time off you can find Kelly snowboarding or enjoying the countryside in the New Forest – unfortunately not at the same time – spending time with her lovely family and pets, playing netball, pilot gig rowing, running, making homemade pizza... The list goes on. What a talented People Operations Manager we have!

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

kh@skillsearch.com

Eleanor Dean

Operations Manager

Our Operations Manager, Eleanor looks after all things contractors and clients, as well as our team in the office – she is the friendly face who you can count on to answer any query you have. When she’s not in the office or travelling around America, Eleanor can be found pushing herself to the limits at boot camp and looking after her gorgeous guinea pigs!

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

ed@skillsearch.com

Emily Scahill

Head of Client Success

Emily is our Head of Client Success and a key member of the Skillsearch games team. With a background in HR wizardry and people charm, she's not just a pro at ensuring client happiness – she's also a founding member of the Skillsearch Dungeons and Dragons society and, more recently, a brainiac on our Skillsearch quiz team. Emily is our go-to guru for client satisfaction, keeping our game studio partners grinning from ear to ear throughout our relationship.

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

es@skillsearch.com

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Could this be you?

Apply now

Are you an experienced Recruiter looking for your next role? We are a small and passionate company based in central Brighton offering a great commission scheme, free breakfasts, monthly afternoons out for those that hit their target and much more! If you'd be interested in joining us and becoming an expert in a niche area of technology recruitment then get in touch now

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

rf@skillsearch.com

Charlie Raffan

Global Workday Consultant

If you’re looking for a job in Workday, Charlie is our in-house expert! He’s loyal - having learned from the best with his two black Labradors Ziggy and Freddy – so Charlie will stick with you until he gets you settled in the right job! Catch him while you can though – Charlie’s dream is to own a house in the mountains where he can ski to his heart’s content, so get in touch before jets off to The Alps!

Europe: +44 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

cr@skillsearch.com

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Cassie Impey

Key Accounts Consultant (Games)

Cassie is a Key Accounts Consultant with us, meaning she lends her skills to specific studios to help them fill out their team with amazing talent! She’s a great addition to our team as well as the Brighton team get to enjoy cuddles with her cute pooch, Luna in the office. As cabin crew in her previous role, you’re in safe hands with Cassie if you’re a game studio looking to fill out your team! Get in touch today...

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

ci@skillsearch.com

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Joe McKernan

Associate Director of Games and Interactive

Our Associate Director, Joe, joins Giles in heading up our Games and Interactive division, his passion springing from being blown away by the effects in Star Wars at a young age. His love hasn’t wavered and Joe always seems to bring out a new Star Wars t shirt every dress down we have! We are lucky to have him considering that he once got stuck half way up a mountain in Borneo so now he goes for flatter holidays – most recently driving across America in a Mustang.

Europe: +44 (0)1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

jm@skillsearch.com

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Paula Romaine Oxales

Recruitment Resourcer

Europe: 01273 287007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

po@skillsearch.com

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Gracie Dimero

Recruitment Resourcer

Europe: 01273 287007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

gd@skillsearch.com

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Could this be you?

Apply now

Are you an experienced Recruiter looking for your next role? We are a small and passionate company based in central Brighton offering a great commission scheme, free breakfasts, monthly afternoons out for those that hit their target and much more! If you'd be interested in joining us and becoming an expert in a niche area of technology recruitment then get in touch now

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

rf@skillsearch.com

Zhilin He

Sales, Publishing & Marketing Consultant

Zhilin is one of our amazing consultants here in our Brighton office. Outside of work she loves to experiment in the kitchen and is often posting on her cooking blog! She also loves to swim, rock climb and even makes her own clothes including some adorable costumes for her children! A woman of many talents, we're lucky to have her on our team!

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

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Amber McAuley

Design & Production Consultant - North America

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

am@skillsearch.com

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Alfie Brear

Game Development Consultant

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

aab@skillsearch.com

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Mark Lloyd

Principal Oracle Consultant

Our Oracle expert, Mark, has dedicated nearly a decade to growing our Oracle practice here at Skillsearch. He is a keen cricketer who bats a bit, bowls a bit less and is amazing at standing in the field. A Manchester United fan and a proud Father, Mark holds the record for having more things from Amazon delivered to the office than everyone else combined. He also has an infectious laugh so try and get him going when you speak to him.

Europe: +44 (0)1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

ml@skillsearch.com

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Sam Rummery

Game Art Consultant

Besides throwing shapes at his favourite bar, Sam’s second favourite Brighton-based activity is finding the best game art talent in the office. But when he’s not busy with either of these things, he’s got his hands full with his three pet lizards, scorpion and tarantula waiting for him at home!

Europe: +44 (0)1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

sr@skillsearch.com

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Richard Fisher

CEO

Our CEO fitness fanatic and father of 3 Richard will be found running or in the gym every lunch as he says that’s the only place he ever gets any peace and quiet. Voted 9 out of 10 as a geek by the team Richards top 3 loves are Star Wars, Tottenham Hotspur and his family – although we aren’t sure in which order. Richard is the office oracle and says what he doesn’t know about recruitment isn’t worth knowing – we haven’t managed to prove him wrong yet!

Europe: +44 (0)1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

rf@skillsearch.com

Ross Stretton

Associate Director

As an Associate Director at Skillsearch, Ross helps to keep us all in check. As a father to two girls and Rupert the Yorkshire Terrier, he is used to taking on the parenting role within our team! Having previously competed in the world championships of the game "Toads", and being invited to go on The Apprentice, Ross is a director of many hidden talents...

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

rs@skillsearch.com

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Ryan Templeman

Game Development Team Lead & North America Team Lead

Ryan leads our dev team, focusing on scouting out the best programmers in the industry! We think he’s working here mostly to get his hands on new Lord of the Rings VR experiences as soon as they come out although, with his level of knowledge, maybe he should be helping make them instead! He is one of the few people on the team that is a born and bred Brightonian. In fact, he has never moved far - to the point where the last time he moved, it was only 2 doors down from his old place!

Europe: +44 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

rt@skillsearch.com

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Jay McDougall

Principal Recruitment Resourcer

Jay is a resourcer on our art team, working alongside Joe, although resourcing is not Jay’s only talent… He also DJs and runs Brighton’s biggest electronic dance music label, so when he’s not in the office you can catch him in shows across the city and making content for his YouTube channel!

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

jrm@skillsearch.com

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Luke Beaumont

Marketing Specialist

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

lb@skillsearch.com

Andy Demetriou

Principal Game Design & Production Consultant

Andy leads our Game Design and Production division on our games team and his favourite games are narrative-based, survivor horror and strategy so Andy is a great person to have on your side during a zombie apocalypse! Aside from gaming, his spare time is dedicated to trying lasagne from as many different Italian restaurants as humanly possible. We all support his pursuit of this mission during office lunchtimes - especially if there are leftovers! Get in touch with Andy for all your lasagne, apocalypse and Game Design/Production needs!

Europe: +44 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

ad@skillsearch.com

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Sam Moss

North American Development Consultant

Sam works on our Development team, with a focus on the North American market. When he’s not scouting out the best talent across the pond, you can find him strolling on Brighton seafront and checking out all of our home town’s best pubs and beach bars! Sam is a talented bodybuilder and is just as talented at speed eating as he once ate 50 chicken wings in under ten minutes! Think you can beat that or are looking for a new development role in North America? Get in touch with Sam today.

Europe: +44 (0) 1273 287 007

North America: +1 (737) 352 5926

sm@skillsearch.com

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Solal Le Gall, Product Manager
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“I will never be able to praise Skillsearch enough because they really care about finding you the next step of your career, not just the next job.Katie is always available, kind, energetic and funny. It's always a pleasure to speak to her. When there is something on my side that doesn't click Kati …”
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“In a very challenging recruitment climate, Katie at Skillsearch has been by some margin our most successful recruitment agent. I would highly recommend.”
Adrian Hawkins, CTO
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UK Award-Winning Oracle Consultancy

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Sarah Regalado, Producer
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Keith Lea, Art Outsourcing Manager
Humanoid Studios

“Eleanor has a dedication that is rarely seen in talent acquisition industry, the communication and dedication from her side were at the next level, always being available and making time for clarifications that arise when starting discussions with a new company. Thank you, Eleanor!”
Alberto Florea, Senior 3D Environment Artist
Playfusion

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Stuart Entwistle
Global Payroll Project Manager

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Thomas King, Technical Consultant
Oracle Partner

“Skillsearch are the best agency we are partnering with! Their support was invaluable to help PUBG hire several key and tricky positions, and in that time they’ve been responsible for 41 quality placements. It’s a pleasure working with them and I’d happily recommend them as a recruitment partner f …”
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