Data, Technology & Leadership Recruitment
We work with mission-led, cultural and heritage organisations, and selected greentech firms. On the roles that are hard to fill and costly to get wrong.
It Starts With the Right Person
A role left open costs you. A role filled by the wrong person costs you more, and you do not always see it coming.
Xist4 finds the data, technology, AI and leadership people who can do the work, fit the environment and want to stay.
Get that right, and everything downstream gets easier.
Who We Help
Most of our work is with mission-led and cultural organisations and heritage institutions.
We help them hire the data, technology and leadership people they need to modernise, protect their systems and deliver what they are there to do. These are often small teams, working with real constraints, where one poor hire can carry a heavy cost.
We also work in selected greentech markets, especially the companies electrifying transport and the grid. That includes public EV charging networks, smart charging and energy flexibility, battery technology and analytics, and fleet electrification software.
Alongside this, we support ambitious tech start-ups and scale-ups building engineering, data and leadership teams. Less a sector than a kind of organisation: moving quickly, hiring carefully, and unable to afford a key hire going wrong.
The Roles we Recruit for
We recruit across leadership, software engineering, data science, AI and machine learning, data engineering and architecture, business intelligence, cyber security, cloud and infrastructure.
These are not easy roles to define, find or close. They build the platforms, protect the systems, turn data into decisions and hold the technology together.
Before we start a search, we take the time to understand your organisation, your team and what the role really needs to deliver.
Then we find the person who can do it.
Talent Spotlight: Real People, Real Impact
Every week we introduce a selection of the specialists we are currently working with across data, technology, cyber security and leadership.
If someone here catches your eye, get in touch, and we will tell you more.
Candidate Ref:
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Job Title
IT Manager & Infrastructure Lead
Profile Snapshot
IT leader specialising in infrastructure, security and compliance, delivering resilient, scalable environments and driving continuous improvement across multi-site operations.
Skills
Windows, Linux, macOS, M365, AD, Networking, ISO27001, GDPR, ITIL, DR, ZTNA
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
South Gloucestershire
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
Y565VRY4V
Job Title
Cyber Security Analyst
Profile Snapshot
CISSP-certified security specialist in GRC and cloud security, strengthening compliance, access controls and incident response to protect enterprise systems and data.
Skills
GRC, ISO27001, ITIL, PAM, IAM, Zero Trust, AWS, Azure, PCI DSS
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Bristol
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
46R6XRWYV
Job Title
Senior Data Engineer
Profile Snapshot
Data Engineer specialising in Azure pipelines and large-scale migrations, improving data reliability, performance and governance through automation and modern lakehouse design.
Skills
Azure, ADF, Databricks, Python, PySpark, SQL, SSIS, Lakehouse, DevOps, GitHub
Work Arrangement
Remote
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Availability
Immediate
Candidate Ref:
89X7WW8WV
Job Title
Data Scientist & Analyst
Profile Snapshot
Data specialist delivering Python and SQL pipelines, robust BI dashboards and data quality frameworks to enable reliable, actionable insight at scale.
Skills
Python, SQL, ETL, Power BI, APIs, ML, NLP, Data Modelling, Git
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Bristol
Availability
Immediate
Candidate Ref:
89X7R95V3
Job Title
Head of IT / Head of Infrastructure
Profile Snapshot
IT leader in sustainability-focused organisations, specialising in cloud-first architecture and scaling global operations for secure, cost-efficient growth.
Skills
Azure, M365, Intune, Jamf, ITIL, Jira, DevSecOps, SSO, SIEM, Power BI, SQL
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Bristol
Availability
3 months
Candidate Ref:
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Job Title
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Profile Snapshot
Senior full-stack developer specialising in secure .NET and Angular systems, delivering compliant, high-availability platforms and optimised data pipelines.
Skills
C#, .NET, Angular, SQL, Azure AD, Keycloak, OAuth2, Docker, CI/CD, Redis
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
London
Availability
3 months
Candidate Ref:
X93YY36W3
Job Title
Head Of Change & Automation
Profile Snapshot
Transformation leader delivering AI and automation programmes that improve efficiency, strengthen governance and unlock revenue in regulated environments.
Skills
AI, Automation, Change, SQL, BPMN, SDLC, Agile, UAT, Data Gov, Ops
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
London
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
VY58Y6XV6
Job Title
Head Of AI Product & Strategy
Profile Snapshot
AI product leader delivering GenAI and data platforms from concept to production in complex regulated environments, aligning strategy risk and delivery.
Skills
GenAI, AI, Data, Product, Strategy, Python, Blockchain, Risk, KYC, Governance
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Contract
Location
London
Availability
Immediate
Candidate Ref:
36VYV8V4W
Job Title
Product Strategy & Monetisation Lead
Profile Snapshot
Product leader driving SaaS growth through pricing, PLG, and GTM execution, delivering ARR growth, retention gains, and scalable platform outcomes.
Skills
Product strategy, Pricing, PLG, GTM, ARR growth, Roadmaps, APIs, Cloud
Work Arrangement
Open
Employment Type
Permanent/Contract
Location
Europe
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
VY96468VR
Job Title
Data & Transformation Director
Profile Snapshot
Data and transformation leader delivering AI, data and customer strategies that improve commercial performance, CX and enterprise decision making.
Skills
Data strategy, AI strategy, CRM, Analytics, Power BI, Azure, AWS, Salesforce
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Permanent, Contract
Location
Bristol commutable inc. London
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
VYX45X9R8
Job Title
Data Engineer & ML Engineer
Profile Snapshot
Data engineer delivering automated ETL pipelines and cloud datasets, improving analytics with optimised SQL workflows and production ML processes.
Skills
Python, SQL, Azure, SQL Server, ETL, Power BI, TensorFlow, Pandas, CI/CD
Work Arrangement
Open
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Bristol and Cardiff
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
6V4X4R84R
Job Title
Chief Technology Officer & AI Solutions Architect
Profile Snapshot
AI-focused CTO delivering scalable, LLM-driven and event-based platforms with distributed cloud architectures, driving automation, compliance, and digital transformation.
Skills
AI, LLMs, RAG, Python, Golang, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, MLOps, React
Work Arrangement
Hybrid, Remote
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
London
Availability
Immediate
Candidate Ref:
369W47V8W
Job Title
Principal Applied Scientist & ML Architect
Profile Snapshot
Data Science and ML expert designing AI, LLM, and RAG platforms with cloud-agnostic, distributed architectures for scalable, production-ready intelligence.
Skills
Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, LangChain, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps, AWS, Azure, Distributed Systems
Work Arrangement
Hybrid, Remote
Employment Type
Flexible
Location
London
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
48YVVRW65
Job Title
Fractional CTO & Engineering Manager
Profile Snapshot
Hands-on engineering leader delivering AI-driven, distributed cloud and blockchain platforms using Rust, Python and DAML for scalable, real-time systems.
Skills
Rust, Python, DAML, AI, Distributed Systems, AWS, GCP, Kafka, Docker, Blockchain
Work Arrangement
Hybrid, Remote
Employment Type
Flexible
Location
London
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
7W6Y9876X
Job Title
Proposition & Digital Product Leader
Profile Snapshot
Proposition and Digital Product Leader delivering compliant, insight-led financial solutions that drive growth, adoption, and efficiency across global
Skills
Product Strategy, Roadmapping, B2B/B2C Journeys, Service Design, Data Analytics, FCA Compliance, Agile Delivery, API Integration, Stakeholder Management, Transformation
Work Arrangement
Hybrid, Remote
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
London and commutable
Availability
3 months
Candidate Ref:
VYXWV743R
Job Title
Data Migration Delivery Manager
Profile Snapshot
Data Migration Manager with strong financial services background, leading ETL data migrations and teams to deliver accurate, large-scale client transi
Skills
SQL, SSIS, ETL, Data Analysis, Power BI, Azure DevOps, C#, GitHub, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Work Arrangement
Hybrid, Remote
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Bristol
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
4845XV995
Job Title
GRC Cyber Security Consultant (PCI DSS QSA)
Profile Snapshot
GRC Cyber Security Consultant specialising in PCI DSS and ISO27001 compliance, delivering governance, risk, and security frameworks that strengthen or
Skills
PCI DSS, ISO27001, NIST, NCSC, GRC, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Audit, Information Security, Governance
Work Arrangement
Hybrid, Remote
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Oxford (50 Mile Radius)
Availability
1 month
Candidate Ref:
YR7WW8RY9
Job Title
Security Architect
Profile Snapshot
Security architect specialising in cloud, network defence and GRC. Designs platforms, improves compliance and reduces risk for high availability.
Skills
Azure, AWS, GCP, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, IAM, SIEM, Splunk, PowerShell, WAF, MFA
Work Arrangement
On-Site, Hybrid, Remote
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Bristol
Availability
1 month
The Xist4 Candidate Journey Blueprint
Hiring rarely falls apart because there are no candidates. It falls apart because good candidates lose momentum, go quiet, or take another offer while the process drags.
The Blueprint is how we stop that. Every search has a clear structure, candidates who actually hear back, and a live feedback loop so you always know where things stand.
Sector Expertise
We’ve built deep knowledge in the sectors where specialist recruitment earns its place.
Mission-Led, Cultural & Heritage Greentech Startups & Scale-ups
Ready to Hire? Let’s Talk.
If you need a recruitment partner to run the search properly, we can help. We manage the process from brief to offer, keeping candidates engaged and you informed the whole way.
Recruiting it Yourself?
The Hiring Campaign Diagnostic is a two-day review of your brief, job description, salary, sourcing plan and candidate journey before you go fully to market.
It helps you spot the problems that could cost you weeks: the wrong salary, a weak advert, unclear role definition, poor sourcing routes or a process that good candidates will not wait around for.
£1,500, fixed. You get a straight written readout you can act on.
Our Core Specialisms
We specialise in the roles that drive strategy, enable insight, protect systems and power modern digital platforms. From senior leaders to hands-on specialists, we recruit across:
Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms
We recruit the cloud and infrastructure specialists who keep your systems running, your platforms secure and your organisation ready to scale. From cloud architects to DevOps engineers, these are the people modern digital businesses depend on.
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Senior Appointments
We find leaders who set direction, build high-performing teams and make hard decisions well. Whether you need a CTO, CISO, CDO or Director-level specialist, we look for people with the vision, capability and character to lead in complex, fast-moving environments.
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Cyber Security
We help you hire the specialists who protect your systems, your data and your reputation. From SOC analysts to information security leaders, we find people who take security seriously before something goes wrong.
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Data Engineering & Architecture
We connect you with data engineers and architects who design the pipelines, platforms and frameworks everything else relies on. Without them, data sits in silos. With the right ones, it flows where it needs to go.
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Data Science, AI & Machine Learning
We recruit data scientists, machine learning engineers and AI specialists who do more than run models. They ask the right questions, build production grade solutions and give organisations the capability to make better decisions and build smarter products.
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Business Intelligence & Insights
We recruit BI professionals who turn numbers into clarity. These are the people who help you understand what is working, what is not and where to focus next.
Learn moreIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
— African Proverb
The people other recruiters passed over
Some of the best people I have placed had already been overlooked by everyone else.
The wrong background on paper. A gap that made people hesitate. A CV that did not quite sell what they could really do.
That is why we look past the obvious shortlist. We hire for what someone can actually do, how they think, and where they are heading, not only where they have been.
Get that right, and you build a stronger, more interesting team than the one the obvious search would have given you.
Principles
Good recruitment should leave more behind than a filled vacancy.
We work with organisations that care about decent work, fair pay, equal opportunity and long-term fit. In practice that means helping clients make better hiring decisions, treating candidates properly, and backing roles where people can do good work and build something that lasts.
Our approach is guided by UN SDG 8: decent work and economic growth. Fair, thoughtful recruitment that is actually useful, not the fastest CV in the inbox.
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