Our Story & Values

The Electus story

Established in 2003 by Andrew Little and Mark Day, Electus Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company operating across the Engineering, Technology and Digital, Cyber and Security sectors.

For more than 20 years, we have connected high-calibre employers with specialist professionals across the UK and internationally. We provide responsive, results-driven permanent recruitment, contract recruitment, retained search, executive search and recruitment outsourcing solutions.

Our core markets include:

Defence and national security
UAVs and drones, autonomous systems
Aerospace and aviation
Energy and nuclear
Critical infrastructure
Engineering and advanced manufacturing
Digital, data and technology
Cyber security
Management consultancy

Specialist Recruitment Expertise

We believe that successful recruitment is built on genuine specialisation. Our dedicated recruitment consultants focus on clearly defined technical disciplines, allowing them to develop detailed market knowledge, build strong professional networks and understand the challenges facing both clients and candidates.

This specialist approach enables us to recruit for complex, hard-to-fill and business-critical roles while providing clients with informed, practical recruitment advice.

Our track record includes:

Recruitment support for more than 300 companies
Over 4,000 vacancies successfully filled
A 90% repeat business rate
An extensive network of SC and DV-cleared professionals
More than two decades of specialist recruitment experience

Security-Cleared Recruitment

Our extensive experience within defence, aerospace, cyber security and other sensitive environments has made Electus a trusted security-cleared recruitment specialist.

We have established networks of professionals holding DV, SC, CTC and NATO-level security clearances. Our consultants understand the importance of clearance status, eligibility, nationality, residency and secure working requirements when supporting sensitive recruitment campaigns.

Quality, Compliance and Delivery

Electus Recruitment is an APSCo member and has maintained UKAS-accredited ISO 9001 certification since 2005. This gives our clients confidence that they are working with a recruitment partner committed to best practice, robust quality management and consistently high standards.

Our reputation is built on quality, responsiveness and delivery. Whether you need to recruit a single specialist or build an entire project team, we provide flexible recruitment solutions tailored to your organisation, sector and hiring objectives.

Our Values

Our values guide everything we do. We expect our consultants to maintain high professional standards, demonstrate commercial awareness, approach every assignment positively and treat colleagues, clients and candidates with respect.

We are equally committed to creating a supportive workplace where our people feel valued, engaged and equipped to perform at their best. By investing in and retaining knowledgeable recruitment specialists, we can provide our clients and candidates with consistent expertise, market insight and a better recruitment experience.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Electus is committed to helping clients achieve their corporate social responsibility and equality, diversity and inclusion objectives.

We follow current guidance and recruitment best practice to help organisations reach broader, more diverse talent pools and embed inclusive practices throughout the candidate attraction, sourcing and selection process.

Above all, we treat every colleague, client and candidate fairly and with respect.

Four step to drive success

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

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

Industry Experts

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

Dedicated Teams

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

Meet the team behind Electus

Andrew Little

Client Development Director

Adam King

Principal Talent Delivery Consultant

Mark Day

Service Delivery Director

Tony Smith

Service Delivery Manager

Memberships & Accreditations

At Electus, we prioritise client and candidate satisfaction, driving our commitment to excellence since 2003. We strive to deliver the highest quality recruitment services, as evidenced by our key memberships and accreditations:

APSCo Membership: Demonstrates our adherence to industry best practice and ethical standards.
ISO 9001 Accreditation: Guarantees a robust quality management system, ensuring consistent and reliable service delivery.
Cyber Essentials Certified: Ensures the security of our systems and data, safeguarding client and candidate information.
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze): Recognises our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
Disability Confident: Highlights our dedication to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all.
Make Uk - Electus joined Make UK to help tackle the sector’s growing need for niche engineering, cyber, and digital talent. By offering tailored recruitment solutions and access to hard-to-find candidates, Electus supports members in building skilled, future-ready workforces.

Benefits for Clients:

Reduced Procurement Costs: Our framework agreements streamline the procurement process for public sector organisations, saving time and money.
Enhanced Security: Our Cyber Essentials certification ensures the protection of sensitive data and information.
Increased Trust and Confidence: Our memberships and certifications build trust and confidence in our ability to deliver successful recruitment outcomes.
Improved Compliance: Our adherence to industry standards and regulations ensures compliance with relevant legislation.

Continuous Improvement:
The Electus team actively seeks opportunities to expand our knowledge and improve our services. We actively engage with industry bodies and professional societies to stay abreast of the latest trends and best practice in recruitment.

Make UK - Defence

Electus joined Make UK- Defence to reinforce its dedication to supporting the UK’s manufacturing and engineering sectors by tackling a critical challenge: attracting and hiring niche talent in engineering, cyber, and digital fields. With extensive experience in sourcing highly specialised professionals, Electus offers bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to the evolving demands of advanced manufacturing and digital innovation. Through this partnership, Electus helps Make UK members access hard-to-reach talent, enhance their employer branding, and streamline hiring processes. By aligning recruitment strategies with industry needs, Electus empowers members to build future-ready workforces and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

Electus is proud to be the first recruitment business in Dorset to sign the Covenant. We have been working within the UK Defence sector since 2003 on a range of Armed Forces-friendly initiatives and have always actively supported ex-military individuals in finding and securing new and exciting careers that make the most of their knowledge, skills, and experience. As of 2019, we have been honoured with a Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, in relation to our ongoing commitment to help Defence personnel and their families.

Disability Confident Badge

As a Disability Confident Employer we:

have undertaken and successfully completed the Disability Confident self-assessment
are taking all of the core actions to be a Disability Confident employer
are offering at least one activity to get the right people for our business and at least one activity to keep and develop our people.

Find out more about Disability Confident at:
www.gov.uk/disability-confident

#DisabilityConfident

ISOQAR UKAS

UKAS is the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom. They assess and accredit organisations that provide services including certification, testing, inspection, and calibration.

Electus have held ISO9001 UKAS approved certification (Certificate number 4926) since 2005. Our Quality Management System (QMS) is focused on customer satisfaction, achieving optimum operational efficiency and continuous improvement within our organisation.

Cyber-security Information Sharing Partnership (CiSP)

Part of CERT-UK, CiSP is a joint industry-government initiative to share cyber threat and vulnerability information, increase awareness of cyber threat and reduce the impact on UK business. CiSP allows members from across sectors to exchange cyber threat information securely and in real time, whilst operating within a framework that protects the confidentiality of shared information.

Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the only accredited chamber of commerce in the UK. The DCCI provides its members with business support, networking events, advice, and training. It is the aim of the DCCI to deliver a first-class service to help businesses in Dorset grow and prosper by raising their profile, build contacts and improve the bottom line.

Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo)

APSCo is the leading trade body supporting the professional recruitment sector and a trusted badge of recruitment quality in the UK and across the world. APSCo helps us further enhance our reputation for consistently high professional standards and give our clients access to: the latest ED&I best practices; enhanced employer branding know-how and the latest market intelligence; and the peace of mind that comes from working with a firm that has passed APSCo’s rigorous quality checks and met their strict Code of Conduct.