Case studies

Marketing Agency

Industry Focus

Entertainment & Crypto

Headquarters

Manchester, UK | Operating Globally

Results at a Glance

Team growth from 25 → 100+ UK staff
40+ successful placements across disciplines
Built a robust, scalable marketing org from the ground up
Enabled global expansion through strong, localized talent foundations

The challenge

A Manchester-based digital marketing agency—rapidly gaining traction in the entertainment and crypto sectors—faced a critical need: scale their UK operations without losing strategic focus or cultural cohesion.

Starting with a core team of just 25, they needed high-impact talent across leadership and execution to support global client demands and continuous innovation. Through a trusted and ongoing partnership, we supported the agency’s scale-up to 100+ UK-based employees, placing over 40 mission-critical roles across senior, specialist, and operational functions.

Key roles places

Executive & Strategic Hires
Senior Director of Marketing (x2)
Director of Marketing Change Prog.
Regional Head of Marketing (x3)
Head of SEO Innovation
Head of Retention & Loyalty (x2)
Head of Conversion
Head of Marketing
Mid-Level & Specialist Talent
Regional Media & Acquisition Planning Manager
Senior Brand Partnerships Manager
Affiliate Manager
Conversion Manager (x3)
Retention Marketing Manager (x4)
SEO Manager
Social Media Specialist (x7)
Producer (x6)
Marketing Operations Specialist (x3)
Marketing Coordinator (x3)
Office Manager

Entertainment

Industry Focus

Statistical Analysis, FinTech & Risk Management

Headquarters

Costa Rica

Results at a Glance

20+ roles placed across key technical functions
Established a high-performing delivery team in Costa Rica
Provided a repeatable hiring framework for future growth
Played a strategic role in local team development

The challenge

A global consulting firm expanding into Costa Rica needed high-caliber technical talent to establish and grow a local delivery hub. The challenge was twofold:

• Understand the local talent landscape
• Deliver niche technical hires in a competitive market

We partnered closely with the firm’s internal team to define hiring needs, shape role specifications, and build out a scalable talent acquisition strategy tailored to the Costa Rican market.

Through a combination of local expertise, data-driven sourcing, and targeted outreach, we successfully staffed the firm’s Costa Rica office with top technical talent.

Key roles places

Data Engineer
Business Analyst
Project Manager
IT Desktop Support
Office Coordinator
Systems Administrator, Team Lead
Business Systems Analyst
ETL Developer
Chatbot Developer
Content Coordinator
Systems Administrator

Entertainment

Industry Focus

Professional Services (HR, Finance & Procurement)

Headquarters

London HQ with global operations

Results at a Glance

8 of 10 interviews came from our shortlists
6 candidates progressed to final interview
All 3 roles filled within budget and on schedule
2 hires started early, enabling a full handover and continuity of HR operations
No disruption to HR function during a high-risk period

The challenge

A growing boutique consultancy approached us during a critical transition period—facing the departure of a key HR specialist just before the holiday season. With limited time, an urgent hiring need, and the risk of HR function disruption, the client required a focused and effective recruitment solution.

Our approach

A growing boutique consultancy approached us during a critical transition period—facing the departure of a key HR specialist just before the holiday season. With limited time, an urgent hiring need, and the risk of HR function disruption, the client required a focused and effective recruitment solution.

IT Consultancy

Industry Focus

IT Consultancy

Headquarters

London

Results at a Glance

2 final-stage candidates were so strong, the client secured additional headcount and hired both
Enabled the team to accelerate growth by 6 months
Provided immediate support and futureproofing, exceeding original scope
Reinforced our role as a trusted recruitment partner in a pivotal growth phase

The challenge

Our client, a fast-growing IT consultancy, needed to backfill a critical position within their Business Process Optimisation Team following an internal promotion. This would be the manager’s first hire into their team, making it essential to secure a candidate with the right cultural and technical fit to set a strong foundation for future growth.

Our approach

Our client, a fast-growing IT consultancy, needed to backfill a critical position within their Business Process Optimisation Team following an internal promotion. This would be the manager’s first hire into their team, making it essential to secure a candidate with the right cultural and technical fit to set a strong foundation for future growth.

Creative Agency

Industry Focus

Digital Transformation

Headquarters

Montreal HQ, expanding to Halifax NS, Canada

Results at a Glance

Delivered a comprehensive market & talent report to guide Halifax hiring
Identified strategic growth opportunities aligned with talent and market trends
Enabled Nucléus to enter the Halifax market with confidence and insight
Established a partnership for ongoing staff augmentation and joint consulting

The challenge

A Montreal-based consultancy, Nucléus Stratégie, was entering the Halifax market with the goal of building a strong East Coast presence. To inform their expansion strategy, they needed data-backed talent insights and a clear understanding of the regional market—where to hire, who to target, and how to position themselves competitively.

Our approach

A Montreal-based consultancy, Nucléus Stratégie, was entering the Halifax market with the goal of building a strong East Coast presence. To inform their expansion strategy, they needed data-backed talent insights and a clear understanding of the regional market—where to hire, who to target, and how to position themselves competitively.

Marketing Agency

Industry Focus

Marketing and Creative Services

Headquarters

Halifax NS, Canada

Results at a Glance

17+ roles placed across creative and technical functions
Built a core local team to support long-term growth in Halifax
Delivered role clarity through deep discovery and market insights
Positioned the agency as a competitive employer in a growing market
Played a strategic role in establishing and scaling a new regional office

The challenge

One of our most successful examples in the Halifax NS market would be our work with a marketing agency that has been
building its team in Halifax over the last year. Our team worked with them to assess the local talent market and recruit for a
number of creative and technical roles. Through the partnership, we played an instrumental role in developing their team by
staffing their office with quality talent.

By leveraging our networks, our process of gaining a deeper understanding of the specific needs to ensure roles are clearly
defined and we are targeting the right talent in the most effective way, industry tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent
Insights, as well as our teams experience.

Key roles places

Community Manager
Vendor Account Manager
Program Manager
Producer Team Lead
Office Manager
Research and Consumer Insights Specialist
Specialist Media Manager
BI Analyst
Senior Accountant
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Operations Specialist