Simon Yensen is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in IT recruitment, currently serving as the Business Owner of IT8 Recruitment. Under his leadership, IT8 has established itself as a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to meeting the unique needs of small to...
Simon Yensen is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in IT recruitment, currently serving as the Business Owner of IT8 Recruitment. Under his leadership, IT8 has established itself as a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to meeting the unique needs of small to medium-sized organizations in the IT sector. Simon’s expertise lies in talent acquisition, particularly in the fast-paced environments of technology and financial services. His strategic approach to recruitment has enabled him to successfully hire over 80 engineers across Europe for a scale-up fintech company based in London and Turin in 2022 alone.
One of Simon's notable achievements includes saving his CTO more than £300,000 in agency fees by leveraging direct sourcing techniques on LinkedIn. This not only highlights his proficiency in headhunting but also underscores his commitment to delivering value to clients through innovative recruitment strategies. Simon has managed up to 30 simultaneous vacancies, meticulously reviewing over 30,000 LinkedIn profiles and sending out more than 3,000 InMails, achieving impressive response rates that reflect his deep understanding of the market and candidate engagement.
At IT8 Recruitment, Simon champions a unique service model that promises CV delivery within 48 hours and offers an uncommon six-month free replacement guarantee, ensuring that clients receive top-tier talent swiftly and with confidence. His skills in negotiation, screening resumes, and new business development further enhance IT8's reputation as a go-to partner for organizations looking to scale their IT teams efficiently. With a keen eye for talent and a robust network, Simon Yensen continues to drive IT8 Recruitment's mission of connecting exceptional candidates with dynamic companies in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
