About Us

We are a specialist headhunting firm based in London, focused on cost-effective hiring for emerging tech companies across Europe.

Specialising in sourcing top Software Developers - leveraging extensive networks, cutting-edge tools and years of industry expertise. Combine our recruitment know-how with your great company culture, and you’ve got a winning formula.

Alex Hookings

Founder

"I started SoftSearch with one simple goal - to make recruitment affordable without cutting corners on quality. We know how tricky it can be to find great talent while keeping an eye on the budget, so we’re here to help you get the best of both worlds.

Our mission is to offer a smarter, more budget-friendly way to hire amazing people who really fit your team and culture. Because good hires shouldn’t have to come with a big price tag.

At SoftSearch, we take the time to get to know your business and what you’re looking for. That way, we can deliver candidates and service that not only meet your budget but go beyond what you expect."

What Our Clients Say

Alex has been a key partner in helping us hire senior tech talent. As a Series B startup, attracting top candidates was challenging, but his expertise and deep industry knowledge made all the difference. We couldn’t have done it without him.

Working with Alex felt like having an embedded recruiter on our team. He knew the market inside out and filled two critical backend roles faster than we expected - without compromising on quality.

Working with Alex felt like having an embedded recruiter on our team. He knew the market inside out and filled two critical backend roles faster than we expected - without compromising on quality.

Alex quickly understood what we needed and delivered candidates who truly matched our tech stack and culture. His ability to cut through noise and bring us the right people saved us weeks of work.

Looking to hire top talent?

Whether you need temporary cover, a permanent hire, or ongoing recruitment support. We’re here to help.

Let’s find the right people to grow your business.