Executive Search Built for Your Growth Strategy
SODA Energy is made for the most important hiring moments your business will face.
Whether you’re scaling after an investment round, building your first function, entering a new market or strengthening your C-suite, our executive search team can help you appoint the CTO, VP or Director who will define the next stage of your business.
No two hires are the same, and neither is our approach. Every search includes a dedicated consultant, tailored market intelligence, psychometric assessment and an extended six-month guarantee, so you get greater control and confidence in your recruitment process.
WHEN RETAINED SEARCH WORKS BEST
When is this the right partnership for you?
01WHEN THE COST OF FAILURE IS TOO HIGH
When a £30k mistake isn't an option.
The average cost of a bad hire is over £30k. Our retained approach provides the in-depth screening, cultural alignment, and reach needed to avoid costly mistakes.
02WHEN SPEED IS CRITICAL
When the clock is against you
Leaning on a broad community network, your dedicated SODA consultant will proactively engage passive candidates, focusing our resources on finding your right fit.
03WHEN BUDGET VISIBILITY MATTERS
When you need more control over your cashflow
Predictable cash flow is crucial. Unlike contingency fees, our retained model offers a structured payment plan based on key milestones.
04WHEN INTERNAL CAPACITY IS STRETCHED
When you’ve got admin overload
We’ll handle the hiring admin so your teams can reclaim their time, a direct route to faster placements.
Latest Testimonials
Hear from our clients and partners about their experience working with us.
Trinnovo Group have been unlike any other partners we are working with in bringing the top talent into the business. They go to pains to get to know the business drivers across our wide range of apps, get to know the people, and build an informed opinion on what is going to work and what isn't, overlaying their market expertise with business needs. They are also not concerned with pushing back on directions and having frank debates - something that our radically candid culture values and appreciates hundredfold over salesy 'yes-people'. They get us, know how to come up with intelligent shortcuts to searches, and deploy sass and creativity to deliver, every single time.
The SODA team have been great, quick to submit candidates, really responsive on interview requests and offers made. Great Service! Feedback score 10/10.
Deloitte
ClientAlways been very easy to work with, you listen to our requirements, ask the right questions and provide regular updates. You've been successful with a few of our hires over the last few year and made an impact to the teams as well as making my job a lot easier. Feedback score: 10/10.
G. Network
ClientOliver did an amazing job on our introduction call - tbh I'm generally unimpressed with recruiting firms but Oliver quickly understood our priorities and was highly responsive. Feedback score 10/10.
Virtasant
ClientNathan listened, learned, adjusted and delivered, exactly as required, most in recruitment don’t understand this, Nathan just got it, impressive work. Feedback score 10/10.
DR.PN
ClientGreat company, great people, great results! Feedback score 10/10.
Zeal Network
ClientAdam Whitehurst is a great guy, very knowledgeable and gets our requirements. Feedback score 10/10.
Fidelis Ireland
ClientTrust In Soda has provided create candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It's been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn't be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team. Feedback score 10/10.
Onda.ai
ClientDom is fantastic, and always now my first port of call when we begin hiring! Feedback score 10/10.
Bupa
ClientLauren Langdell made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time. Feedback score 10/10.
Comave Global
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What you get with SODA Energy
More control over your executive search
SODA Energy brings together dedicated delivery, flexible commercial terms and detailed market intelligence to support confident leadership hiring decisions.
Six-Month Replacement Guarantee
Protect your investment with a free six-month replacement guarantee, reducing the time and financial risk attached to a senior appointment.
Dedicated SODA Consultant
Work with one exclusive consultant from briefing through to appointment, giving you clear ownership, consistent communication and end-to-end delivery.
Flexible Payment Structure
Use reduced fees, split payments and a transferable commitment fee to manage costs and adapt if your hiring plans change.
Diverse Candidate Pools
Reach engaged and passive technology leaders through our specialist communities, with shortlists aligned to your values and DEI goals.
Bespoke Market Intelligence
Receive competitor analysis covering talent flow, team structures, skills, headcount and salary benchmarking, helping you make informed hiring decisions.
Real-Time Customer Feedback
Use actionable feedback throughout the search to refine the process and improve the candidate experience.
Our Technology Recruitment Specialisms
Trust in SODA partners with organisations to hire exceptional technology talent across the functions that power digital transformation and business growth. From retained executive search and permanent recruitment to contract and project delivery, our specialist consultants support hiring across Cloud & Infrastructure, Software Engineering, DevOps, Data and Go-to-Market. Every search is backed by deep market knowledge, specialist communities and a consultative approach tailored to your hiring goals.
Start Your Search for a World-Class Leader
Tell us about your hiring plans and one of our executive search specialists will be in touch to discuss your requirements, timelines and the leadership profile you’re looking to appoint.
Whether you’re hiring a CTO, Director or building a new leadership team, we’ll help you plan the right search from the outset.
Insights for Technology Hiring Leaders
Read the latest insights from Trust in SODA on executive search, retained recruitment, technology hiring, salary trends and talent strategy across Cloud, DevOps, Data, Software Engineering and Go-to-Market.
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