Alex Holliday

Hi, I’m Alex

As the Director of Permanent Recruitment, I specialise in connecting forward-thinking technology businesses across the UK and Europe with the best talent, helping them navigate a highly competitive, talent-short market.

I lead a team of Consultants and Talent Resourcers focused on sourcing candidates for Permanent roles.

I am also a champion of diversity, actively supporting Women-in-Tech and LGBTQ+ candidates across the IT sector.

My team specialises in connecting aspiring people and ambitious businesses within:

• Software & Development
• Cyber Security & Cloud
• Data & Analytics
• IT Projects | Change & Transformation
• London Market

My Background

I began my career here at Pioneer Search and have since developed strong expertise in sourcing hard-to-find talent across the UK and Europe. My focus has always been on Technology, as I am passionate about the latest IT trends and their impact on our daily lives.

Permanent recruitment is about recognising that a perfect fit is rarely easy to find. True success lies in understanding the expectations of both candidates and clients, going beyond technical skills to identify a strong match. Our strength lies in this attention to detail - understanding needs that go beyond the job description

I moved to the UK immediately after finishing university in South Africa where I grew up. Life here is fast paced, like todays recruitment market. My own background has given me an understanding of diverse cultures as well as an interest in working with candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Why I joined Pioneer

Working at Pioneer Search has been great, they have given me the opportunity to grow my own desk and develop business in new markets and following trends. This is all part of the Pioneer journey, so I appreciate the responsibility so early in my career.

Outside of work

Outside of work I spend my time exploring London, I love the history here and you will usually find me in a museum or at some castle or palace. While I have been welcomed warmly as a Londoner I still feel like I have a long way to go as a tourist, which is great.

Likes

Technology recruitment is perfect for me as I am such a tech nerd. I love to learn about the latest tech advancements, and I can talk about this all day which is what drives me to do what I do. When I place a candidate who builds something interesting, I genuinely feel like I am part of that which is amazing.

I am also well known for my love of small talk.

Dislikes

When toast is not properly toasted, for me if toast isn’t black, it is just warm bread. And chatty dentists