What we do

Strategic recruitment partner

In today’s competitive landscape, securing top-tier talent is about more than filling vacancies—it’s about identifying, engaging, and retaining professionals who drive success. At Xist4, we aim to redefine recruitment by being refreshingly simple and highly effective to work with. Every interaction is seamless, every process efficient, and every outcome exceptional—ensuring a positive experience for both clients and candidates.

We specialise in:

  • Enhanced Candidate Journeys: Elevating candidate engagement and transparency with our proprietary Xist4 Candidate Journey Blueprint. From personalised outreach to real-time updates and tailored support, we ensure every candidate interaction reflects your organisation's commitment to excellence.

  • Innovative Sourcing: Discovering exceptional talent through targeted and creative strategies tailored to meet your unique needs.

  • Employer Branding: Positioning your organisation as a destination of choice for top-tier professionals by showcasing your values and vision.

  • Pipeline Development: Building talent pools that align with your long-term goals, ensuring you're always prepared to meet future challenges.

  • Onboarding Support: Facilitating a smooth transition for your new hires, fostering early engagement and retention.

Winning the talent race doesn’t stop at hiring. Xist4 provides retention-focused solutions to help you grow and retain the talent you’ve secured.

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If you're ready to enhance your talent acquisition strategy with a dedicated partner, contact us today. Let us assist you in finding the exceptional talent that will drive your organisation's success.

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Who we work with

Business sectors

At Xist4, we take pride in our focused expertise and proven track record of delivering exceptional talent. From innovative Fintech Startups and Scaleups to Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions navigating digital transformation, and forward-thinking Greentech organisations driving sustainable advancements, we specialise in connecting top-tier professionals with pivotal roles in Leadership & Strategy, Business Intelligence & Insights, Data Science & Analytics, Data Engineering, and Cyber Security.

Our commitment is to source talent that not only fits the role but serves as a catalyst for growth, adaptability, and resilience in an ever-changing landscape.

Fintech

Technological innovation is at the core of Fintech, driving transformation and reshaping the industry in a digital-first world. There is a growing demand for leaders and specialists in business intelligence, data, and cybersecurity to develop secure, data-driven solutions that fuel growth, enhance user experiences, and maintain a competitive edge.

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Greentech

Sustainability and innovation fuel Greentech, driving solutions that tackle environmental challenges and reshape industries. Demand is rising for leaders and specialists in intelligence, data, engineering, and cybersecurity to create efficient, transformative technologies that optimise resources and advance a greener economy.

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Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions

Driving digital transformation in Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions demands visionary leadership, data, and technology professionals to safeguard legacies, enhance accessibility, and navigate the complexities of modern innovation.

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Areas of expertise

Types of roles we place

At Xist4, we specialise in sourcing exceptional talent for roles that drive growth, innovation, and transformation. Our expertise spans:

  • FinTech Startups and Scaleups, including sub-sectors such as Digital Banking & Neobanks, RegTech, InsurTech, WealthTech, and Payments.
  • Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, supporting digital transformation with skilled leadership, data, technology, and cyber security professionals.
  • Greentech Organisations, encompassing sub-sectors such as Cleantech, Advanced Recycling and Upcycling, Agritech, Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), and Smart Green Technologies.

We also provide tailored recruitment solutions for other industries, ensuring every organisation benefits from impactful strategies and access to top-tier talent.

Explore a selection of critical positions we excel at filling and partner with Xist4 to build the teams that will shape your organisation’s success.

Leadership search

  • CEO
  • CTO - Technology
  • CIO - Information / IT Director
  • CISO - Information Security
  • CDO - Digital / Digital Information
  • CDO - Data / VP Data
  • COO - Operating / Operations Director
  • Head of Data Engineering
  • Head of Data Science
  • Head of Analytics
  • Head of Business Intelligence
  • Head of IT
  • Head of Digital Transformation
  • Head of IT Security

Mid-Senior Level Talent Acquisition

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineering Lead

  • BI Manager  

  • BI Developer

  • BI Analyst

  • Insights Analyst  

  • Cyber Security Analyst

  • IT Manager
  • Data Insights Manager
  • Data Visualization Specialist
  • Customer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Insights Manager
  • Database Administrator
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Infrastructure Engineer  
  • MI Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • NLP Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • RPA Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Reporting Analyst
  • Data Product Manager
  • ETL Developer
  • Data Warehouse Architect
  • IT Security Engineer
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • SOC Leader
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst

Recently filled roles

Data Scientist

Bristol, England

£80-85,000

BI Manager

Bristol, England (Remote)

£60-70,000

BI Consultant

London, England (Remote)

£50-60,000

Senior Data Analyst

Cardiff, South Wales

£60-70,000

Cyber Security Consultant

Bristol, England

£75-80,000

Data Analyst

London, England

£55-60,000

Marketing Insights Manager

Bath, England

£50-60,000

Principal Data Scientist

Cambridge, England

£90-95,000

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What our clients say

Testimonials

We are delighted with the result and our new hire and look forward to working with Xist4 again in the future.

We have worked closely with Xist4 to recruit some critical technical IT Infrastructure and Development roles in a very challenging marketplace. We have been successful in now appointing all of the roles – Gozie Ezulike has provided a very professional level of service and expertise.

We have been impressed with the professionalism and service provided by Xist4 over recent months, particularly their flexible approach towards solving our recruitment issues.

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