About Us
Formed in 2008, Profectus had a simple mission from day one which was to make the experience of
working with us, either as a candidate or as a client, as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
We have established ourselves as a leading Tech recruitment partner for hundreds of organisations
ranging from small startups to global organisations.
Our story
Profectus was born in late 2008, immediately acquiring office space in Reading, the heart of the Thames Valley, where we were surrounded by many Tech giants such as Microsoft and Oracle.
In early 2009 we started to grow the team, employing the first and second employee.
In 2011 Profectus moved to larger premises in central Reading, giving us a better presence and to attract more staff through easier commuter links.
We experienced significant growth across the next few years, expanding the team to 10 consultants and investing in technology to help continue to grow the business.
In 2014 we expanded our service to include servicing multiple clients in mainland Europe.
In 2016 we had a total rebrand and launched our new website.
In 2018 we again moved to larger more spacious offices again in central Reading, just a few minutes’ walk from the train station where we remain today.
In 2019 we expanded our services with our first dedicated consultant servicing the North American Market. This team has now grown to 4 staff purely dedicated to our offerings in the US & Canada.
In 2020 like all businesses during Covid we had to start operating a remote model for employees which we have continued until today by offering remote and hybrid working to those that require it.
In 2022 we again made significant investment in cutting edge tech for the business including a new CRM and other innovative recruitment tools.
In 2024 we again launched our new website, giving an updated and revised overview of our offerings.
In 2025 we are now established as a significant player in the Tech recruitment landscape and look to keep growing by continually investing in our people and providing an unrivaled recruitment service to both our clients and candidates.
What they say
We approached Profectus to help build out our Penetration Testing team as they are local to us. Conor was professional throughout the entire process and really took the time to understand our needs. I would highly recommend Conor and Profectus if you are looking for good security testing professionals to help grow your business.
Head of UK Penetration Testing – Global Cyber Security Business
Conor was professional, always kept me up to date and went the extra mile with communication as well as being very informative. I would use his services again and again.
Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Leading Cyber Consultancy
Jake was very helpful, the best things in the process of getting me the job are his communication and care, always updating me either by call or message. He cared and ensured I liked the role. I have found the company as Jake described it.
Network Engineer
Jake found my latest role. He was very professional & didn’t put any unnecessary pressure with my CV or interviews. His communication was excellent & he kept me regularly updated during the
recruitment process.
QA Manager
What an absolute gem Jake is. He worked really hard for me. Jake contacted me with a role, was fully dedicated in getting to know the person behind the CV and treating me like that person. He gave me confidence, calmed my nerves, made me laugh, gave great and sound advice, and really went above and beyond what I thought recruitment consultants did.
Senior QA Engineer
Luke Hood from Profectus Recruitment is a lovely person, and he handled all the communications and paperwork promptly. He provided feedback from the client after every stage. His service throughout the process is extraordinary. I will definitely recommend him and his company to anyone seeking the right candidate.
Senior Software Engineer – Software Consultancy
I could not recommend Luke Hood at Profectus Recruitment more highly, Luke’s ability to really understand the skills and experience that a candidate can bring and clearly articulate the value to the company whose role they were recruiting for, really stood out for me. First class experience all the way from initial contact to offer acceptance.
Chief Business Analyst –Automotive Intelligence Business
Luke – We did this whole thing rather quickly; I do appreciate your help and support and quick turnaround.
Head of Software Engineering – Global EV solutions company
Fantastic company. Luke Askew approached me about a digital marketing manager role. Luke was friendly and professional from the outset and throughout. He was always on-hand to answer my questions and really went above and beyond to ensure my transition to new employment went without a glitch; I can’t praise him enough. Highly recommended.
Digital Marketing Manager
Luke is one talented recruiter, he helped me secure a job with a fantastic company. As a candidate of his, he always kept me well informed and provided help throughout the process. Even after securing the job, Luke kept in touch to make sure I am ready for my new role. Luke will be a valuable asset to his company.
Senior Business Analyst
It was an absolute privilege working with Luke on finding the right job for me. He is one of the nicest recruiters I have worked with. He was brilliant when helping me through the entire process and kept me updated every step of the way, handling everything with professionalism and care, making sure I felt comfortable and ready throughout the interview process.
Senior Front End Developer
Jack provided a great service in our efforts to hire a large number of recruits. Our requirements were complex and meant a lot of research to find the right candidates. Several candidates were successfully placed with us. Communications was excellent during the process.
QA & People Manager – Global IT Storage Business
I’m thrilled to recommend Jack for his exceptional talent acquisition skills. Working together was an absolute pleasure. Jack possesses a keen eye for matching skill sets with job requirements, resulting in efficient and successful placements within our organization.
Global Talent Acquisition Lead – Global Fintech
Jack has helped me fill a number of roles. He found some excellent candidates, arranged interviews and helped us go onto employ them. It is a pleasure working with Jack, he has a good honest
attitude and genuinely wants to find the right person for the right job (compared to some agents who just want their commission quick).
Development Manager – Global Manufacturing Business
I’ve worked together with Jack as both a candidate and as an employer. In both cases Jack’s friendly nature and strong work ethic really shine through. For me as a candidate I felt that he was constantly supporting and pushing on my behalf.
Development & Test Manager – Global Hardware Business
Will has a wealth of experience in the UK Technology Market Place and recruitment in to it. This is clear from his approach to sourcing consistently relevant and high performing candidates while advising on trends and facilitating effective hiring processes. Will and his team add value to any engagement.