Our Story & Values

The Electus story

Established in 2003 by Andrew Little and Mark Day, Electus is a leading recruitment specialist in the Engineering, Technology & Digital and Cyber & Security sectors. Over the past twenty years we’ve worked to match high-calibre employers and incredible candidates from across the UK and internationally with a focus on providing results driven, responsive recruitment solutions. We believe in specialisation, allowing our dedicated recruitment consultants to build up their industry knowledge and become experts in their field. This commitment to best practice and achieving the highest quality standards has earnt us a reputation for excellence of which we are proud.

Our decades of experience and connections with clients across the sector have led us to become experts in sourcing candidates with DV, SC, CTC or NATO level security clearances. Electus is an APSCo member and has held ISO9001 UKAS approved certification since 2005 giving our clients the reassurance of working with the best.

Our values

Our core working principles form a part of everything we do. Our talent delivery consultants are challenged to demonstrate high working standards, operate with commercial maturity, tackle every task with positivity and treat colleagues, clients, and candidates with respect.

We pride ourselves on fostering an environment in which our teams of consultants feel positive, engaged, and well equipped to perform their role to the highest standards. We believe that by supporting our consultants in this way, we retain expert talent which allows us to better support you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Electus we are committed to supporting our clients in meeting their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives. As keen champions of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace we follow the latest diversity guidance and advice to help our clients access new, diverse talent pools and build ED&I into their recruitment strategies through use of best practice throughout the candidate sourcing and selection process. Above all we always treat our colleagues, clients, and candidates with respect.

Four step to drive success

Forward Thinking

Forward Thinking

We use the best technology and search techniques to leverage physical and digital spaces, providing us with a global talent pool.

Tailored Solutions

Tailored Solutions

Utilising our superior sector knowledge, we have tailored our services to provide pinpoint support throughout the hiring process.

Industry Experts

Industry Experts

Our team are industry qualified experts with a deep understanding of the sectors in which we specialise.

Dedicated Teams

Dedicated Teams

Clients and candidates are assigned one point of contact who will offer guidance and support throughout the entire recruitment journey.

Memberships & Accreditations

Our clients and candidates play a key part in the success we achieve at Electus. Which is why since 2003 we have endeavoured to provide the best professional recruitment service possible. Our commitment to the quality of the recruitment journey we offer is reflected in our APSCo membership and ISO9001 accreditation. Electus works within several frameworks so public sector organisations can benefit from our services without the need for lengthy and costly OJEU procurement procedures.

The team at Electus are always keen to fully understand the market in which we operate and to join other society and industrial memberships that will help us create a benchmark for our professional, reliable service.

Dorset Cyber Alliance

Dorset Cyber Alliance

Electus are proud to be one of the driving forces behind the Dorset Cyber Alliance. The Alliance is designed to promote and share best practice amongst cyber professionals and businesses of all sizes

whilst ensuring Dorset remains an attractive and safe place to do business. We have proactive strategic partnerships with local government, Dorset Police, Bournemouth University, and the

private sector giving access to international cyber expertise.

Experts at matching the right talent with the perfect employer

Our reputation is built on quality and consistency. With over 20 years’ experience successfully connecting key technical and engineering talent with leading employers in the defence, aerospace, energy, and infrastructure sectors we work hard to ensure both our clients and candidates have the best possible experience.

Our fresh, honest, and realistic approach to recruitment is always driven by your requirements and expectations.

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