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A look at candidates on Haystack
We've built a platform that's loved and trusted by the tech community. Candidates on Haystack are engaged, experienced and entirely UK-based - they use us to discover unique opportunities and chat directly with hiring managers.

150,000+

UK-based candidates currently available

40,000+

active candidates on Haystack this month

32%

of users identify as women or non-binary

42%

of Haystack candidates are senior or lead level

40%

of users are from BAME backgrounds

Frequently asked questions

Can I trial Haystack before paying?

It's completely free to get started with Haystack, you can set up your profile and start seeing candidates the same day. Payment is only required when you hire through Haystack or sign up for Haystack Pro.

How do I get started?

It's super easy to get started - just follow this link and enter your details. As soon as you've entered your information, you'll have the option to book in a setup call with the Haystack team. This is a quick 30 minute call with your Talent Delivery Manager, who'll work with you to get an understanding of your hiring requirements and set you up for success on Haystack.

What does pricing look like?

We offer both pay per hire and bespoke hiring packages. Our bespoke hiring package is based on your hiring objectives. For existing Hired customers, we're committed to matching the cost of your Hired subscription when you transition.

How will candidates find my company?

Candidates on Haystack get access to both our mobile app and web platform so they can either browse on the go or discover opportunities via their desktop. From there, candidates will be matched to your live roles, they'll be able to discover your company profile and will be able to respond to your direct outreach.

Where do you source candidates?

All candidates are sourced via inbound channels such as advertising, community referrals, SEO and events.

What kind of hiring support do I get? 

All companies are assigned a Talent Delivery Manager. Their role is to ensure that the candidates you're sourcing are highly relevant and responsive and they're on hand to help you manage the hiring process and provide market insights.

Companies on Haystack Pro are assigned a Customer Success Manager. Their role is to help you get the most out of Haystack and are on hand to offer guidance, support and strategic advice.

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"Haystack is game changer. It provides instant access to high quality, targeted and engaged candidates. We made two successful hires the first time we used Haystack."

Chief Operating Officer at Multivitamin Group
Dan Blackman
Chief Operating Officer
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"All of a sudden we've gone from not having access to a talent pool, to actually having a vast number of tech candidates at the ready for us to approach, talk to and engage with. It’s been a golden solution to something that was really a problem for us."

Martin Wilkinson
Talent Acquisition Partner
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“Haystack enabled us to discover hard-to-reach tech talent that weren’t on other platforms or the books of recruiters. We were able to control how our brand was positioned with the tech community and get our roles directly in front of highly relevant candidates.”

Director of Software Delivery at NBS
Phil Scott
Director of Software Delivery
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"Honestly, Haystack is just a breeze. Stop wasting your time with recruiters. Stop wasting your time on Google. Just go straight to Haystack. They know what they're doing, the quality of the developers is unmatched from what I've seen anywhere else, and they are the friendliest bunch."

Charlotte Oswald
Technical Development Director
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"I'm a big fan of Haystack. I like that engineers have control on the platform, so they're more likely to engage if they know they aren't going to get bombarded by recruiters which I think is key. Haystack is by far the most cost-effective tool we've used and has given us a very healthy ROI."

Talent Acquisition Lead at Goodlord
Sam Mullaly
Talent Acquisition Lead
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