why transition partners?
Delivering a first-class service is our core principal and, our agile approach means that we’re able to adapt to your ever-changing needs whilst maintaining a fast and effective talent solution.
Delivering both talent and transformation expertise across all areas of technology, data and delivery, we ensure that your new hires hit the ground running from day one.
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in every hiring process, helping you build innovative, inclusive teams. Our expertise enables us to attract diverse talent and provide tailored advice on how your organization can foster a more inclusive culture. By embedding DEI into every step of the recruitment process, we help you create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are deeply committed to giving back. From organising the Leeds Digital Ball and supporting the Leeds Community Foundation to hosting podcasts and other community initiatives, we actively work to create positive change. Our efforts go beyond recruitment, fostering a thriving and inclusive tech ecosystem, and making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
We offer tailored permanent, contract, contingency, and retained hiring solutions to meet your unique needs. Managing the entire recruitment process from start to finish, we build strong relationships with candidates and ensure seamless communication. Our agile approach allows us to work quickly and efficiently, so you never miss out on the best talent in a competitive market.
With a combined experience of 40 years, we specialise in hiring for roles across Software Engineering & Development, Data & AI, Product & Delivery, and Cloud & Infrastructure. Whether you’re looking for entry-level hires or executive leaders, we have the expertise to find the perfect fit for your needs.
Our events connect top talent with employers, fostering collaboration, community, and enhanced employer branding. With years of experience hosting industry meetups and workshops, we’ve built a thriving community of exceptional talent. This network allows us to tap into highly skilled professionals who trust and engage with us, giving clients access to a unique pool of candidates while strengthening their presence in the tech and digital space.
We use advanced AI-driven recruitment technology to streamline the hiring process. By automating repetitive tasks and providing comprehensive candidate insights, we deliver faster, smarter, and more accurate matches. This allows us to focus on building strong connections while ensuring you secure the best talent quickly and efficiently.
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the tp process
We take the time to fully understand your company culture, team dynamics, role requirements, and hiring goals through in-depth in person meetings or video calls. Where possible, we meet with multiple team members to gain a deeper insight, allowing us to effectively represent your opportunity and company to candidates.
Additionally, we partner with a specialist Tech & Professional Services consultancy. If needed, we can provide access to a CTO or Delivery professional to help define technical requirements and structure job specifications.
AI-Powered & Network-Driven Search.
Using our AI-powered database, extensive industry network, and proactive headhunting, we quickly identify the best candidates -many of whom are already known to us through our events and community engagement.
Thorough Candidate Interviews.
Every candidate undergoes a structured video interview where we assess:
- Motivations, career goals & salary expectations
- Cultural fit based on your company’s values & team environment
- Skills & experience against the job brief, including a competency-based discussion on relevant technologies or methodologies
- Any specific requirements outlined during the briefing call
- Optional Technical Screening -our technical partner offers detailed technical assessments as an additional service if required.
Fast & Flexible Approach.
We don’t wait to build a full shortlist if time is critical.
When strong candidates are found, we send them to you immediately to avoid losing top talent in a competitive market.
Hassle-Free Scheduling.
We can coordinate interview bookings for you, ensuring a smooth scheduling process without the need for back-and-forth emails.
However, if you prefer to handle scheduling internally, we remain flexible to accommodate your preferred approach.
Continuous 2-way communication.
Before the interview we check in with the candidates to ensure they have all the necessary details and understand the interview format.
We also stay in close contact to understand where they are in other hiring process, helping us manage the timeline effectively so you have the opportunity to complete the process before making final decision.
After the interview we gather feedback from both sides to facilitate next steps and decision making.
Smooth Hiring & Retention.
We can help negotiate offers, support onboarding, and maintain ongoing candidate engagement to maximiSe retention and long-term success.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
Customer service is paramount at Transition Partners and we’re here to support our clients and candidates through every step of the recruitment and onboarding process. We’re extremely proud of the relationships we’ve developed over the years, and the great things our clients have said about the experience they’d had working with us as a business, and our individual team members.
In case you are looking for a tech recruiting agency, I can definitely recommend Transition Partners. We have been working with Max for over a year now and are very happy with the collaboration, the candidates we have hired through them, and their support for strengthening our employer brand.
Max is very attentive to whom you are looking for, guides candidates throughout our interview process, and checks in with them and us regularly.
Malou-Anne Wahn - People & Organization Lead
Plan A
As CTO of orderbird, I have worked with quite a number of recruiting partners over the last years. Sarah and Transition Partners have been always delivering excellent candidate profiles very fast. I really appreciate Sarah for taking the time to understand our business needs and for making the whole experience for my team and me efficient and enjoyable.
Frank Schlesinger - CTO
Orderbird
I’ve known and worked with Sandra for a while now having met through Leeds Digital Festival.
Sandra has always been open, supportive and responsive, and willing to share her time and expertise simply to help. Her knowledge of the regional tech scene, market, and skills availability is excellent and has genuinely made a difference.
I can say it is a pleasure to work with a partner who values partnership and maintaining relationships.
Keith White - Digital Transformation Leader
Northern Rail
Transition Partner’s consultative approach was second to none. I rarely admit I’m wrong, but on one occasion I was convinced to meet a candidate – that I was ready to dismiss – for a coffee. Their team knew I’d love them. I did and this specific person went onto become a fantastic employee for EE.
Tammy Kennedy - Senior Digital Operations Manager
BT
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Sandra Patel
Co-owner & CEO
With over 23 years of experience in tech recruitment, Sandra Patel is a highly respected industry leader, Co-Owner & CEO of Transition Partners. She is passionate about connecting top talent with innovative businesses while driving positive change through DEI-focused hiring strategies. Sandra plays a key role in shaping the company’s people-first, community-driven approach, ensuring clients and candidates receive authentic, results-focused recruitment. She actively supports the tech industry through networking events, strategic partnerships, and DEI initiatives, including founding the Leeds Digital Charity Ball to unite the industry for charitable causes. Beyond recruitment, Sandra is the host of the "Let’s Talk Leadership" podcast, where she interviews inspiring business leaders, sharing insights on leadership, career growth, and the evolving world of tech. Her mission is simple: to do the right thing—for candidates, clients, and the wider tech community.
Sarah James O'Connell
Co-owner & Director of Dach
As Director of DACH at Transition Partners, Sarah James specialises in connecting technology and digital talent with growing businesses across Germany. With expertise in scaling start-ups, she supports companies at all stages of growth, helping them build high-performing teams. Sarah is passionate about DEI and community-driven recruitment, working closely with businesses to attract diverse talent through tailored hiring strategies, networking events, and industry meet-ups. She believes in a relationship-first approach and is dedicated to fostering authentic connections that drive long-term success. With a strong understanding of the tech market and a strategic approach to hiring, Sarah helps businesses navigate the competitive landscape to secure top talent and scale effectively.
Max Nowicki
Co-owner & Delivery Director
As Co-Owner & Delivery Director of Transition Partners, Max Nowicki leads the delivery team, ensuring recruitment strategies align with clients' goals. With over 7 years at Transition Partners, he has played a key role in scaling tech teams, helping businesses find exceptional talent in Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, and Security. Max is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring hiring processes are inclusive and equitable. His relationship-driven approach and deep industry expertise help businesses attract diverse teams that drive innovation and success. Passionate about supporting scale-ups, Max works closely with fast-growing organisations to overcome hiring challenges, delivering tailored recruitment solutions that make a lasting impact.