London

Founder/Owner

ben.broughton@primis-talent.com

​Ben is an experienced recruitment leader and business owner. In the last 20 years he has built and developed teams and businesses from £1million to £30million turnover across the technology sector in both the UK and US. With a huge focus on client attraction and retention, developing people and leaders as well as delivering solutions that match the ever-evolving technology sector. Ben is on a mission with Primis to build a global, award-winning talent centric organisation that ensures people are put first at every step of the journey.

London

Business Development Director

harriet.rawlinson@primis-talent.com

​Harriet has spent the last 13 years in technical recruitment, specialising in the IT infrastructure space with a focus on cloud technology. Harriet has successfully trained teams of recruiters from trainee to leadership level, building desks to more than £3 million annual turnover across both contract and permanent hiring. Harriet has also worked onsite as a Strategic Staffing Lead, and therefore draws on this experience to consult with clients on best practice across talent attraction and recruitment strategy. As BD Director for Primis, Harriet aims to bring her knowledge of the UK tech market, coupled with her passion for training, coaching and mentoring recruiters to the highest level in order to help every member of the team achieve their goals and in turn ensuring that the highest level of service is delivered across all Primis’ partnerships.

New York

Vice President - New York

tim.salmon@primis-talent.com

Tim joined Primis upon launch to establish our New York office after a successful 7 years in Talent Acquisition across the US & UK. In his career to date he has led on projects that have delivered over 500 successful assignments. He has led on projects for organizations such as; Condé Nast, Publicis Group & Deloitte as well as various start ups. He is responsible for driving the growth of our New York office and successful project delivery. 

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Manchester

Associate Director

chelsey.bateman@primis-talent.com

London

Business Manager - London

bhavini.dodia@primis-talent.com

Bhavini joined the recruitment world in 2017 after leaving her creative career in Fashion. She was keen to have a a career where she could be in control of her own progression as well as work in a people focused industry. Starting as a trainee consultant, Bhavini immediately showed success very early on in her career and rapidly progressed up the career ladder to a leadership level. Specialising in contract recruitment and having years of fantastic client relationships, Bhavini has managed to make a name for herself in the recruitment industry. As Business Manager at Primis, Bhavini’s focus is leading and growing a successful team of consultants, whilst continuing to drive the importance of diversity and inclusion in everything that we do.

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London

Head of Executive Operations

sophie.anthony@primis-talent.com

Having started her career in recruitment, Sophie's natural path took her from agency to internal and eventually into HR. Sophie has worked in bluechip tech companies through to smaller start up consultancies and really thrives in the agile environments of SME businesses. She loves building strong team relationships and is really driven by developing cohesive working environments. Having a good work life balance is really important and having two boys keeps her busy outside of work. Flexibility is key for Sophie to be able to perform well at work and home.

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London

Head of Marketing

hannah.messaoud@primis-talent.com

​Hannah started her career in Marketing as a Social Media Assistant at a broadcasting company, after graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Marketing. She then secured her first Marketing role in the Recruitment industry in 2017, working her way up from an assistant role to Senior Marketing Executive within 4 years. Hannah joined Primis in May 2022 to head up the Marketing department, showcasing what the business does for its clients, candidates and employees through online campaigns and social media content, as well as generating meaningful leads for Sales along the way.

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London

Operations Manager

becky.staniforth@primis-talent.com

In 2012 Becky began her recruitment career as an admin assistant and has progressed to her current role within Primis. She overseas our contractor care and ensures our contractors are well looked after. Some key responsibilities are designing and implementing processes and procedures to maximize efficiency within the business. Flexible working here at Primis allows Becky to juggle her 2 young daughters who keep her on her toes.

London

People Manager

leila.taib@primis-talent.com

With 9 years of HR experience under her belt, Leila (pronounced Leeeela) brings a unique blend of expertise, energy, and a genuine passion for people to our team. Her career journey has taken her across a variety of industries—retail, banking and finance, real estate, and now back to where it all began: Recruitment.

Leila’s adventure in HR started during a placement year, where she discovered her knack for recruitment whilst recruiting teachers in North London. Fast forward to today, and she’s our go-to guru for all things people-related. Whether she’s crafting innovative HR strategies, championing employee development, or creating a workplace where everyone thrives, Leila does it with a smile and a sprinkle of her trademark enthusiasm.

Leila’s the one you’ll find organising team get-togethers, sharing the latest industry insights, or planning her next travel escapade. Her diverse background and love for human connection make her an invaluable asset to our team—and someone you’ll love working with.

Manchester

Divisional Lead

beth.bradley@primis-talent.com

​2 years after finishing University with a First Class Degree in Marketing, Beth left the world of Marketing and Web Design to transition into Tech Recruitment.

Armed with a fundamental knowledge of Project Management, basic programming, Product Management and Marketing Strategy, she’s successfully applied this into helping clients find the right people for their teams. With a specific focus on Software and Data, she has a knack for finding the best talent in the North.

Beth prefers to build long-term relationships and really sell businesses’. By doing this, she successfully built herself a brand worth over £1m in less than 5 years.

New York

Principal Consultant

taylor.janvrin@primis-talent.com

Taylor was the first hire in the Primis NYC office and has made a career of helping early-stage startups scale by filling their toughest roles. In true startup fashion, she’s worked on nearly every type of technical role, but the last 2+ years have been focused on all things data, machine learning, and AI. She prides herself on building sustainable teams and putting DEI at the forefront of her hiring processes.

New York

Principal Consultant

dan.schneider@primis-talent.com

A seasoned GTM recruiter, Dan boasts an impressive track record working on multiple hire projects and fundamental IC & leadership roles for SaaS & Technology organizations ranging in size from Seed Funded and Early-Stage Scale Ups through to Pre-IPO and Publicly Traded businesses. His commitment to delivering an exceptional service and going above and beyond allows him to identify and introduce high performing GTM talent in a timely manner. Outside of work, you can catch Dan trying out a NYC group exercise class or in a coffee shop enjoying a cortado.

New York

Principal Consultant

ellie.smith@primis-talent.com

Hi, I'm Ellie! AKA 'The Product Recruiter'. I have enjoyed 6+ years of scaling high-performing product Management functions in hyper-growth scale-ups and global tech giants. Alongside building Product functions from the ground up for ambitious Pre-seed-series C start-ups.

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I love embedding myself in the Product Community, building a highly curated network of Product Professionals, and playing matchmaker! 

New York

Senior Consultant

arshia.mehra@primis-talent.com

​With over 3 years of recruitment experience, I've transitioned from eCommerce tech placements to the fast-paced landscape of software engineering for high-growth startups at various stages. Throughout my career, my heart has been set on making the tech space more inclusive, championing DEI training, and turning those principles into tangible actions. When I'm not busy finding extraordinary candidates for my clients, you'll often find me participating in/hosting networking events. 

London

Senior Consultant

aaron.steltner@primis-talent.com

​Aaron started recruitment in 2022 doing 180 recruitment, he then made a transition into 360 a year later focusing on Front End Development.

Aaron is a seasoned Senior Recruiter at Primis, currently developing strategies that have significantly reduced time to hire and increased candidate retention. Aaron excels in sourcing and engaging top talent across diverse sectors, maintaining a robust pipeline through innovative techniques and strong industry relationships. His expertise and commitment to excellence make him a pivotal asset in connecting exceptional professionals with industry leading companies.

London

Senior Delivery Consultant

poppy.mayes@primis-talent.com

Poppy was one of the first hires for the delivery team at Primis and her expertise in matching top-tier talent with the right opportunity, navigating the complex and fast-paced demands of the tech sector, has allowed her to have a deep understanding of the tech industry. Whilst working within multiple markets across tech, this has allowed her to understand the nuances of different tech roles, providing market insights that add value beyond the immediate hiring needs.

 

Poppy excels in managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offering negotiation and onboarding ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and candidates.

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London

Senior Delivery Consultant

macy.rossijones@primis-talent.com

Macy joined the recruitment world in 2022; falling into recruitment after being headhunted post-graduation. She quickly found that the industry provided exactly what she was looking for-a career where she could succeed and progress quickly, as well as work and connect with people every day! After a short stint specialising in 360 FinTech recruitment, she moved to a Delivery position in 2023 and was promoted to a Senior Consultant in her first year. She specialises in creative & business development roles, and prides herself on her continuous efforts in driving diverse & inclusive recruitment practices.