--- title: Awards & Accreditations description: Award-winning recruitment agency recognised for client service and innovation, with accreditations including JOSCAR, Cyber Essentials and Armed Forces Covenant. --- Awards & Accreditations [![Talent Locker](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/talent-locker/images/talent-locker.svg)](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/) ![IT recruitment services](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/8110437/hubfs/Animals/squirel-foraging.jpg?width=1800&name=squirel-foraging.jpg) # Awards & **Accreditations** # BUSINESS & RECRUITMENT AWARDS Talent Locker is proud to be recognised as an award-winning recruitment agency, celebrated for excellence in employer branding, client service, innovation, and workplace culture. ![](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8110437/20242025.png) ##### **IT RECRUITMENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2025** ![](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8110437/GR%2025.png) ##### **BEST EMPLOYER BRAND 2025** ![](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8110437/GR%2025.png) ##### **(HIGHLY COMMENDED) BEST CLIENT SERVICE 2025** ![](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8110437/great%20place%20to%20work%202025.png) ##### GREAT PLACE TO WORK UK 2024/2025 ![](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8110437/20242025..png) ##### RECRUITMENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2024/2025 ![](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8110437/best%20specialist%20agency%202023.png) ##### BEST SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT AGENCY 2023 ![](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8110437/most%20innovative%20agency%202023.png) ##### MOST INNOVATIVE RECRUITMENT AGENCY 2023 # INDUSTRY ACCREDITATIONS We’re proud to hold recognised industry accreditations, including JOSCAR registration, Cyber Essentials and the Armed Forces Covenant, which reflect our commitment to our clients and the strong understanding we’ve built within the sectors we serve. - ![joscar](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/joscar.png?width=1000&height=600&name=joscar.png) - ![Cyber Essentials Certification](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Cyber%20Essentials%20Certification.png?width=1000&height=600&name=Cyber%20Essentials%20Certification.png) - ![Armed Forces Covenant](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Armed%20Forces%20Covenant.png?width=1000&height=600&name=Armed%20Forces%20Covenant.png) # OUR SECTORS ![butterfly](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/8110437/hubfs/butterfly.jpg?width=600&name=butterfly.jpg) ### Technology & Transformation We are experts in the supply of experienced programme leaders, business analysts, architects and transformation specialists who have delivered large-scale digital change before. 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[Learn more](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/sector/erp-crm-recruitment) ![wolf (2)](https://8110437.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/8110437/hubfs/wolf%20(2).jpg?width=600&name=wolf%20(2).jpg) ### Defence & Security We provide niche SC and DV-cleared experts operating across secure technology, cyber and mission-critical programme delivery. [learn more](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/defence-and-security-recruitment) ## WHAT OUR CLIENTS AND CANDIDATES SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH US > “We worked closely with Talent Locker on a multi country, multi brand Oracle project. The team successfully sourced a team of over 15 consultants, covering the EMEA region. > > It is clear that Talent Locker are industry experts, working quickly and efficiently in line with our needs. I cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone in need of specialist project resource.” > > Gary Farrow, Director EMEA Programme & Project Delivery - Estee Lauder ## LATEST INSIGHTS ### TOP 5 TIPS FOR HIRING CONTRACTORS QUICKLY (FOR TECH AND TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMMES) When a technology or transformation programme needs specialist skills quickly, contractors can be... [Read more](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/blog/top-5-tips-for-hiring-contractors-quickly-for-tech-and-transformation-programmes) ### THE COST OF A BAD HIRE: WHAT HIRING MISTAKES REALLY COST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES How much does a bad employee cost? [Read more](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/blog/the-cost-of-a-bad-hire-what-hiring-mistakes-really-cost-technology-programmes) ### ARMED FORCES DAY 2026: WHY MORE EMPLOYERS SHOULD BE HIRING VETERANS At Talent Locker, we've seen first-hand the value that former Armed Forces personnel bring to... 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