We’re still smiling. At this year’s Global Recruiter Awards, we picked up Best Employer Brand and were Highly Commended for Best Client Service — and honestly, we couldn’t be prouder.
These awards reflect the heart of who we are. Not just what we do, but how we do it.
This award means a lot to us because it celebrates something we’ve been building since 2015 — a place where people genuinely thrive. When Richard and Martyn founded Talent Locker, the goal was simple: create a healthy environment where the individual matters and where positive, personalised experiences come first for everyone — our team, our candidates and our clients.
In 2020, we refreshed our brand to clearly show what makes us different. From our tone of voice and imagery to our benefits, rewards and day-to-day employee experience, every touchpoint reflects who we are: warm, open, ambitious and people-first. Our values — curiosity, genuine connection and making an impact — guide how we hire, support and develop our team.
You can see it across everything we share: team photos, wellbeing initiatives, volunteering days, retreats and real-life snapshots of Talent Locker life. And the proof is in the outcomes — a 5-star Glassdoor rating, being named a top-100 Great Place to Work, and consistently high retention rates. For us, it simply shows that our brand mirrors our culture, not the other way around.
As our co-founder Richard puts it:
Highly Commended for Best Client Service
Client service is at the core of everything we do, so being recognised here means a lot.
Every consultant here is a specialist. Every process is intentional. And every relationship is built on trust and insight, not quick wins or box-ticking.
The judges recognised things like:
our specialist-only market approach
our data cleanse that improved accuracy and diversity
our investment in top-tier tech and continuous development
our 98% satisfaction scores and 4.9★ Google rating
our ability to deliver at scale — like placing 20+ Dynamics 365 contractors for a leading UK tech consultancy in two months, with a 100% retention rate
Co-founder Martyn summed it up perfectly:
Why We’re Proud of This Recognition
These awards show that doing things with care, curiosity and real expertise genuinely stands out in our industry.
They show that a values-led culture can drive high performance. And they reinforce what we’ve always believed: when you build a culture around trust and care, performance follows.
We’re committed to living that every day, and these awards are a reassuring sign that we’re moving in the right way.
We’d also love to congratulate every nominee and winner from this year’s awards. Wishing you all an amazing 2026 and we can’t wait to see you back on the big night next November!
If you’re hiring and want a recruitment partner who truly cares about the process, the people and the outcome, we’d love to chat.