KEO Services
KEO offers boutique, founder-led recruitment for mission-driven businesses where hiring decisions carry real weight. We partner closely with founders and leadership teams to deliver thoughtful, human-led search built on alignment, judgement and long-term thinking – ensuring growth is supported by the right people, not compromised by mis-hires.
Service Products
KEO’s services are designed to support different growth needs without diluting quality or care. From single, high-impact hires to retained and subscription-based partnerships, each service offers a clear, structured way to engage — while delivering the same depth of understanding, precision assessment and founder-level involvement.
Whether you require focused support for a critical role or a long-term hiring partner embedded in your growth journey, KEO provides flexible models that scale with your business while staying aligned to your mission.
Work with KEOProduct Suite
Three ways to work with KEO. All exclusive. All values led. All boutique
ALIGN
Exclusive Search
For single, high-impact hires where values and capability must align.
You get
One-to-one partnership
Deep understanding of mission and culture
High-quality, tight shortlists
Every candidate screened personally
Honest, founder-level feedback
How it works
Exclusive search
Pay on success
ACCELERATE
Retained Search
For mission-critical or confidential hires where the right person is essential.
You get
All ALIGN benefits
Confidential, discreet search
Reserved search window
Role shaping and market calibration
Market insight and narrative positioning
Behavioral and values assessment
How it works
£1000 starter fee
Completion fee on hire
AMPLIFY
Growth Credit Bundle
Predictable investment. Flexible hiring. Zero friction.
Growth 10
£80k
10 credits
Growth 5
£50k
5 credits
How credits work
1 credit = 1 hire
12 month rollover
Use across growth, CRM, performance and strategy roles
Additional credits at bundle rate
Positioning line
A year of mission-aligned hiring, simplified Mission-aligned scale, minus the fluff.
AMPLIFY
Subscription
Your growth hiring, permanently solved.
£8,000 per month
Up to 1.5 hires per month
12 month minimum term
You get
Full access all year
Ongoing pipelining
Exclusive partnership
Role shaping before roles exist
Deep calibration and faster hiring
How it works
A year of mission-aligned hiring, simplified Mission-aligned scale, minus the fluff.
5 Step Human Code Search
The 5 Step Human Code Search is how KEO delivers consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes. A proven framework built on experience, judgement and alignment — not automation or volume.
Gather a detailed brief directly with founders or hiring leaders, focusing on objectives, context, culture and long-term impact – not surface-level checklists.
Identify off-market, high-calibre talent through direct search within a trusted professional network, not job boards or mass databases.
Evaluate technical expertise, communication style, motivations and alignment as one combined measure, supported by evidence and structured insight, not box ticking.
Craft a concise, insight-rich submission that highlights strengths, opportunity fit and personal context beyond the CV.
Prepare both sides thoroughly, align expectations with transparency and advise honestly through to offer and onboarding.
Kate took the time to truly understand our business and delivered senior candidates who matched both our culture and brand values. She’s thoughtful, consultative, and a trusted long-term partner.
Hannah Kimuyu
– CEO, Performance & Commerce
– Brave Bison
Kate has a rare ability to understand both the technical requirements of a role and the culture behind it. Her judgement and communication led to a perfect hire.
Lottie Namakando, PhD
– Director of Behavioural Science & Innovation
– Reflect Digital
Kate brings a level of judgement and understanding that few recruitment partners can match. She handled complex senior roles with clarity, pace, and strong communication throughout.
Jeremy Paterson
– Managing Director
– Lickd
Kate takes the time to understand both the role and the cultural fit of the business. Her proactive approach and judgement have led to several successful hires for us.
Amanda Dwiecinski
– Angel Investor & Founder
– Sustainable Consumer Brands (Maslow’s)
Kate’s industry knowledge and personal approach made the process quick and easy. Her focus on genuine candidate – company fit really stood out.
Luben Dimitriov
– Performance Marketing & Growth Leader
– Avis Budget Group
What sets KEO apart
Boutique, human and values-led from first brief to final hire.
Founder-Led,
Always
You work directly with the founder on every search – no handovers, no juniors, no dilution.
Alignment
Before Volume
Candidates are assessed for values, behaviour and capability – together, not separately.
Human Judgement, Not Automation
Hiring decisions are driven by experience, instinct and context — not algorithms or box-ticking.
Built for
Mission-Led Growth
Designed specifically for founders building something that matters.
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Work with KEO Digital
If you’re a founder building something that matters and hiring decisions carry real weight, this partnership will feel natural.
Thoughtful, founder-led recruitment designed to protect your mission and accelerate growth.