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SODA Energy | Executive Search for Critical Leadership Hires
Retained executive search for Director and C-level technology hiring, backed by market intelligence, psychometric assessment and a tailored search methodology.
HelloFresh
24 Hires
Built senior data, engineering, and product leadership teams during international expansion.
Radiant
16 Hires
Enabled the growth of a specialist AI infrastructure business through a multi-hire retained search partnership.
NatWest Boxed
23 Hires
Delivered specialist engineering talent before supporting leadership hiring across NatWest Boxed’s business functions.
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.
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.
When retained search works best
When is this the right partnership for you?
When 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.
When 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.
When 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.
When 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.
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, Client
Always 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, Client
Oliver 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, Client
Nathan 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, Client
Great company, great people, great results! Feedback score 10/10.
Zeal Network, Client
Adam Whitehurst is a great guy, very knowledgeable and gets our requirements. Feedback score 10/10.
Fidelis Ireland, Client
Trust 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, Client
Dom is fantastic, and always now my first port of call when we begin hiring! Feedback score 10/10.
Bupa, Client
Lauren 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, Client
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.
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