Precision Hiring in AI, Data & the Wider Digital Landscape
Hi, I’m Alex Barnicoat, an independent recruiter specialising in AI and Machine Learning talent, while also supporting a broad spectrum of digital and technology roles.
From AI engineering, data science and MLOps through to software development, cloud engineering, and wider digital transformation, I partner with organisations across a broad spectrum to help them build the teams that drive innovation.
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My approach is personal, transparent, and results‑driven—shaped by years of experience in both AI‑focused and general digital technology recruitment.
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Every engagement is tailored and bespoke, ensuring clients and candidates receive focused attention, technical understanding, and measurable outcomes.
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No unnecessary layers. No inflated fees. Just specialist insight, honest communication, and consistent delivery across both AI and the wider technology landscape.
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Clients
​Hiring well isn’t just about finding great people — it’s about building a process that consistently attracts them. I support clients across AI, data, and the broader digital technology landscape by helping them define and run hiring frameworks that actually work.
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Whether it’s shaping a clear, compelling job brief, refining the messaging that brings the right candidates in, or advising on interview structure and decision‑making, I partner closely with you to make hiring more efficient, consistent, and outcome‑driven.
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Some clients need targeted support for a single AI or engineering hire. Others want a more complete recruitment strategy that improves quality and reduces friction across their whole process. Whatever the scope, my guidance is practical, transparent, and tailored to how your business operates — not pulled from a template.
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The goal is simple: to help you hire better, faster, and with confidence.
Candidates
Candidates
Finding your next role in AI or the wider digital tech landscape can feel overwhelming, so my focus is to give you clarity, confidence, and a process that actually works.
From helping you craft a CV that tells your story clearly, to showing you how to position your skills for maximum impact — especially in AI, engineering, and fast‑moving digital roles — I’ll make sure you’re presenting yourself in a way that reflects your strengths and resonates with the right employers.
My approach is practical and tailored. No templates, no generic advice. Just clear, honest insight based on years of recruiting in AI, engineering, and technology.
Whether you’re actively interviewing or simply exploring the market, I’ll support you with straightforward guidance, realistic feedback, and a focus on the opportunities that genuinely fit your goals — not just the ones that are easiest to fill.
The aim is simple: to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and a clear sense of direction.
Candidate
Alex is great. Really polite, helpful and attentive. He has gone above and beyond to help me in my search for new opportunities. He has taken the time to understand my goals, interests, likes and dislikes which makes a big difference.
Client
Alex was completely professional throughout the recruitment process. I have always found him straightforward, honest and very easy to deal with.
Candidate
Alex helped me secure my current job. He was incredibly helpful and open about everything, and had constant communication with me every step of the way. A very desirable recruiter with a lot of care for the work he does, he was genuinely involved and cared about me and my work search.