Data, Technology & Leadership Recruitment
Xist4 connects exceptional professionals with organisations that have the ambition to match. We recruit for the roles that shape strategy, build platforms and make a real difference.
It Starts With the Right People
Good hiring is not just about filling a role. It is about finding someone who raises the bar, fits the culture and stays.
We help organisations secure the data, technology and leadership talent that build the foundations on which everything else depends.
Who We Help
We work with a focused range of organisations where our specialist knowledge makes a real difference.
In Fintech, we partner with Paytech and Regtech businesses building payment systems, fraud and identity platforms and regulatory technology. In Greentech, we work with companies developing EV charging networks, fleet electrification and smart energy infrastructure. We also support Arts, Cultural and Heritage institutions strengthening their digital and technology capability.
We also work with ambitious tech startups and scale-ups across a range of sectors, helping them build the engineering, data and leadership teams they need to grow quickly and sustainably.
Hire for Impact, Not Just Headcount
We recruit across Leadership, Software Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Cyber Security, and Cloud and Infrastructure. These are not peripheral hires. They are the people who shape strategy, build platforms, protect systems and drive the decisions that matter.
We take a human approach to every search, taking the time to understand your organisation, your team and what success actually looks like before we start.
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:
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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 accept another offer while the process drags.
Our Candidate Journey Blueprint is how we prevent that. It gives every search a clear structure, consistent candidate communication and a live feedback loop so you always know where things stand.
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Sector Expertise
We have built deep knowledge in the sectors where specialist recruitment makes a real difference.
[Fintech] [Greentech] [Arts, Cultural & Heritage] [Startups & Scale-ups]
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Whether you need a specialist recruitment partner or want to sharpen your approach before going to market, we can help.
Hire with Xist4. We manage the search from brief to offer, keeping candidates engaged and clients informed throughout.
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Our Hiring Campaign Diagnostic is a practical pre-launch review of your brief, job description, salary position, sourcing strategy and candidate journey, so your campaign goes to market in the best possible shape.
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 & Analytics
We recruit data scientists and analysts who do more than run models. They ask the right questions, find patterns that matter and give decision-makers something they can actually use.
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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
People First, Always
Good recruitment is not just about finding the right person for the role. It is about giving every candidate a fair chance to show what they can do.
We hire for skill, potential and mindset. Not just background. That is how organisations build teams that are stronger, more resilient and more interesting to work in.
Principles
Purpose-Driven by Design
We work with organisations that think beyond the hire. Guided by UN SDG 8, we support decent work, fair pay and equal opportunity. Through our work in Bristol and beyond, we back the ambition for a fairer, greener city where skills and opportunity are more evenly shared.
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