Specialised in making connections and building relationships since 2002.
I help founders, leaders and hiring teams across Wales find the right people – not just the available ones.
Is hiring holding your tech roadmap back?
If that sounds familiar, we should talk, because those are some of the problems I can solve for you.
People often say, “Dave knows everyone” and thats true. And if I don’t, I’ll know someone who does. That’s the value of being embedded in this market for so long: real connections, not just a contact list.
I’ve spent 20 years helping Wales’s technology, digital and communications sectors grow with the right people. From Fintech and Software to Utilities, Telecoms, Higher Education and public services.
Our guiding principle is exemplary communication to all parties. Therefore we will only work with a select number of vacancies at any one time.
David will personally manage every client vacancy.
We have a fundamental understanding of technology and tools.
Access to advanced recruitment marketing.
Hodge – Onsite recruitment provider for talent on three year digital transformation project.
Transport for Wales Rail Services – Onsite recruitment provision during the Wales & Borders Rail mobilisation and transition phase.
Smartpipe Solutions (now Novatiq) – Three year recruitment project recruiting 40 onsite/remote technology professionals.
Software Engineering
Cloud and Infrastructure
Data and AI
Product and Delivery
Sadler Recruitment finds top tech talent in Wales by combining deep market knowledge with long-standing relationships across the industry. With two decades of experience, I already know where the best people are, what motivates them, and which companies align with their skills and values. I proactively map the market, stay close to passive candidates, and keep ongoing conversations with specialists.
I specialise in permanent and senior-level tech roles :-Software Engineers, DevOps and Cloud Engineers, AI and Data Specialists, QA, UX, Programme and Project Management, Business Analyst, IT and Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Data. I mainly partner with Welsh tech companies and UK brands building modern digital and AI-driven teams.
Our experience of working with Dave on our Executive Search hire of our new IT Director was nothing but exceptional. From the very start, he took the time to truly understand AerFin - our culture, our values, and the type of leader we needed to drive our IT strategy forward. The search process was extensive and expertly managed. Dave kept us informed at every stage, providing clear updates and thoughtful insights - even checking in while on leave to ensure everything remained on track. His professionalism, communication, and commitment were second to none, we never had to chase for updates, and his diligence around feedback ensured a robust and smooth process for all. What really stood out was how deeply Dave got to know both AerFin and the candidates. He ensured that every candidate's experience was positive, engaging, and a true reflection of who we are as a business From the very first introduction, candidates spoke highly of their interactions and their understanding of AerFin's purpose and culture - a testament to how well Dave represented us in the market. Equally, feedback from the candidates that went through the interview process was also very positive, with candidate feedback making it clear that Dave was informative, supportive and thorough in how he prepared them. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we've welcomed an exceptional IT Director who's already making a real impact. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dave for his Execuive Search services. Sadler Recruitment goes above and beyond, and would be happy to discuss our experience.
With the shortage of tech and digital skills, finding really good candidates is not about blindly posting opportunities on the regular jobs 'boards' and social media, it is around networks and relationships, knowing who the candidates are and whether they are looking to move. This is where Dave excels. I have worked with Dave over the years because he has fantastic knowledge of the regional tech and digital scene, knows where the good people are, gets to know you and the organisation and the kind of candidate you are looking for, recognising that it is not just about the technical capabilities that matter, but cultural fit also. In the new world order, it is these networks, knowledge and relationships that are essential in finding and attracting the right people, and Dave has these by the bucketload
I've worked with Dave for a number of years and trust him to understand our business and deliver candidates qualified to do the role that are a good fit with our culture. Most recently Dave was engaged to find a Head of Business Development to build and grow our new Business Development team. As always I trusted Dave to manage the whole process and didn't receive mass CV's. Dave subsequently found us a great candidate that is continuing to go from strength to strength. I have confidence that Dave knows and understands the local market and due to his sales background felt assured that he would correctly select the right candidates. If you are looking to hire high end Sales professionals I would highly recommend speaking with Dave first.
I worked with David over a period of 5 years whilst setting up and growing a new AdTech company in South Wales. During that time, because of David's fantastic approach to people, learning about our work ethic, culture and strategy we decided to work exclusively with David for all our Technical recruitment needs. His understanding of how a business works, what kind of people it needs and building relationships with the key people who were hiring is a core strength of David's. On a personal level, he is such a people person, culturally aware, generous, kind, hardworking and fun. I would recommend David to any company looking to recruit high calibre and diverse people.
Dave has helped us lots over the years in fulfilling our resourcing requirements. We have loved working with him as he takes the time to understand requirements and builds relationships to ensure that he understands the strategic direction of our business, thus enabling him to support us on current requirements and future needs. Dave is a trusted partner; he is personable and gets results, he genuinely cares about his clients and this comes through in how he engages. I would recommend working with Dave to anyone who wants a robust recruitment expert who delivers long term results for your business.
"David has been an invaluable addition to our recruitment process at TPXimpact. His knowledge and understanding of the technology market, in combination with the network he has cultivated over his career, means he reaches people many wouldn't even know to look for. In the current technology market, that's an incredibly valuable skill to have! I've worked with David as recruiter and recruitee and both sides of his service are top quality. He is genuine, honest and an absolute pleasure to work with."
I have worked with David over the past 18 months at Monmouthshire Building Society. David has been key in supporting us secure talented people to grow our IT function significantly. David understands the market sector, and has a fantastic candidate network, enabling him to reach a wide range of diverse people at all levels. David is always professional, and I am confident that he understands our culture and brand, enabling him to deliver a quality service, however more importantly he really understands and represents our Society values when recruiting on our behalf. I would not hesitate in recommending David and his company to work with and hope to continue the partnership for some time.
I had a great experience of working with David to grow my team of permanent Technology Consultants. After we'd been struggling to find relevant applicants through our usual recruitment channels, I gave the roles to David on the basis of a recommendation. From the start, David showed that he knew the industry and took the time to understand what we were looking for and what would make our roles and company attractive to candidates. After getting nowhere for four months, once we gave the roles to David we made 3 successful hires almost immediately. A pleasure to work with David and I would certainly recommend David to anyone looking to hire technology roles.
