Precision recruitment. Not volume.
LK Talent Collective handles permanent, contract, and interim placements across tech, AI, and HR — for businesses who are tired of being flooded with CVs that don't fit.
Sectors we cover
Technology
- Engineering Leads
- CTOs & VPs of Engineering
- Product Managers
- Data Engineers
- AI & ML Specialists
AI
- AI Product Leads
- ML Engineers
- Data Scientists
- AI Research
- LLM & Prompt Engineers
HR & People
- HR Directors
- People Operations Leads
- L&D Managers
- Talent Partners
- Chief People Officers
Five stages. Every search.
Brief Intake
Must Haves / Likes to Have / Do Nots — a three-part framework that replaces the standard "send us a JD" approach. Forces clarity on what actually matters and surfaces hidden dealbreakers early.
Active Headhunting
We don't post and wait. Louise proactively identifies and approaches the candidates who fit the brief — the ones who aren't browsing job boards because they're already employed.
Human-Centric Screening
Genuine conversations, not checkbox exercises. Skills, motivation, culture fit — assessed case by case through questions that reveal how someone actually works, not just what's on their CV.
Shortlist Delivery
3–5 vetted candidates per role. Each one already aligned on skills, motivation, and culture. A curated shortlist — not a filtered stack.
Post-Placement Follow-Up
At 2–4 weeks post-hire, Louise calls both the candidate and the hiring manager separately. Most recruiters disappear after placement. We don't.
Standard agency vs LK.
Pricing
One clear rate. No surprises.
15% of agreed annual salary per hire — whether permanent, contract, or interim. A deposit is taken upfront; the balance is invoiced once the candidate salary is agreed.
Exclusivity isn't required, though focused briefs produce faster and higher-quality results.
15%of annual salary
Per placement. Same rate for permanent, contract & interim.
- Deposit upfront, balance on placement
- Applies to permanent, contract & interim
- No exclusivity required
- Post-placement follow-up included
Supplementary service
HR Consulting
Available as a standalone or alongside a search. For clients who need support beyond the hire itself.