Data, Technology & Leadership Talent
Xist4 connects mid, senior, and leadership-level professionals with leading organisations, building high-performing teams that exceed goals and drive long-term success.
It Starts With the Right People
At Xist4, we help ambitious professionals and purpose-driven organisations find each other.
We specialise in recruitment for Fintech, Greentech, and Arts, Cultural & Heritage Institutions, and support fast-growing tech startups and scaleups building teams that shape the future.
Whether you're scaling fast, driving digital change, or building a more sustainable world — we’ll help you secure the right talent to get there.
Your Competitive Edge in Hiring
We don’t try to be all things to all people. Instead, we focus where we know we make the greatest impact: helping organisations hire exceptional professionals in Leadership, Business Intelligence, Data Science & Analytics, Cyber Security, and Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms.
Our strength lies in specialist knowledge, personal service, and a recruitment approach that’s refreshingly clear and human.
The Xist4 Candidate Journey Blueprint
Our process isn’t just about filling jobs — it’s about doing recruitment properly.
We’ve developed the Xist4 Candidate Journey Blueprint: a structured approach that boosts candidate engagement, strengthens your employer brand, and reduces time-to-hire — without sacrificing quality.
It’s designed for companies that care about getting hiring right.
Sector Expertise
Fintech Startups & Scaleups
From digital banks to regtech disruptors, we help fast-growth fintechs hire data, cyber and leadership talent that supports innovation and secures future success.
Greentech Organisations
We support sustainability-focused companies with talent that drives clean innovation — from data experts to engineers and programme leads who help turn ambition into impact.
Arts, Cultural & Heritage Institutions
We’ve supported national museums and cultural bodies on their digital transformation journeys — placing specialists in cyber, digital platforms, and asset management to modernise systems and safeguard legacy.
Tech Startups & Scaleups
Whether you’re building your first BI function or scaling a high-performance data team, we help early-stage tech businesses find professionals who align with your values and goals.
Looking to Build Your Team?
Whether you're hiring for growth, transformation or stability, we’ll help you find people who drive progress.
Hiring and Unsure About Salary?
Not sure if your offer is competitive?
If you're an employer looking to hire, we’ll provide a free, tailored salary survey with up-to-date insights based on the role, experience level, skills, and location you're recruiting for.
Our Core Specialisms
We focus on roles that drive strategic direction, turn data into decisions, protect digital infrastructure, and support robust technical operations:
Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms
We recruit infrastructure specialists who build, maintain, and optimise secure, scalable IT and cloud environments — ensuring performance, resilience, and efficiency across your organisation.
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Senior Appointments
We offer strategic search services to find exceptional leaders who meet the unique requirements and competencies demanded by senior roles, driving growth and strategic vision in your organisation.
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Cyber Security
Our cyber security recruitment services connect you with highly skilled professionals who possess the knowledge and expertise to protect your digital infrastructure, ensuring robust security and business continuity.
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Data Engineering & Architecture
In today's data-driven world, our recruitment services connect you with skilled Data Engineering and Architecture professionals who design and manage robust infrastructure, ensuring efficient data processing and storage.
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Data Science & Analytics
Our data science and analytics recruitment services connect you with talented professionals who transform raw data into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions and enhancing business performance.
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Business Intelligence & Insights
In an era where data is king, our recruitment services connect you with skilled Business Intelligence and Insights professionals who convert data into strategic insights, driving competitive advantage.
Learn moreIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
— African Proverb
People First, Always
We believe great recruitment goes beyond CVs. It’s about understanding people, unlocking potential, and removing bias from the process.
By hiring for skill and mindset, not background alone, we help you build more capable, inclusive teams — and create space for everyone to thrive.
Principles
Purpose-Driven by Design
Recruitment isn’t just a service — it’s a way to shape better workplaces and communities.
Aligned with UN SDG 8: We champion decent work and equal opportunity, helping our clients ensure fair pay, meaningful roles, and career mobility for all.
Backers of Bristol’s One City Plan: We support the citywide ambition to create a fair, healthy, and sustainable Bristol by 2050 — from boosting local skills and inclusive hiring to empowering businesses in greener sectors.
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