Our areas of expertise

We help companies solve complex problems with attracting, acquiring and deploying talent. We work collaboratively to build innovative project and transformation strategies designed to optimise how you build high performing teams. 

We have particular expertise at developing and deploying AI solutions for talent acquisition. We work with both agencies and inhouse talent teams to augment their human capability with automation and the latest AI solutions or build bespoke models with our clients to significantly reduce recruitment spend...

Ascend offers payroll solutions for workers on contracts in the UK and internationally. We have compliant solutions for workers in many jurisdictions and under different models depending on the client requirements and the individual worker circumstances.  

We ensure compliance with employment law, paying the individual and ensuring the correct tax is paid to the local tax authorities. We can engage workers on a flexible basis in the location required at short notice using the latest technology. 

Intelligent recruitment for the way modern teams hire. A team of purpose-built AI agents takes on the repetitive work — sourcing, candidate matching, CV formatting, job advertising and pipeline management — while a human stays in control of every decision. The result: faster shortlists and consultants freed for the high-value work that wins business.

1. Sources and matches candidates against live roles at speed
2. Formats CVs to a consistent, client-ready standard
3. Drafts and distributes job adverts, with human approval before anything goes live
4. Keeps pipelines moving with proactive follow-up

Want to see what AI-enabled recruitment looks like? Let’s talk.

One clear view of your entire flexible workforce. Our Freelance Management System brings the whole population into a single, structured place — from onboarding and contracts through to timesheets, approvals and reporting — giving real-time visibility of who is engaged, on what basis, and at what cost, with the controls to keep everything running cleanly at scale.

1. Onboards freelancers and contractors through one consistent process
2. Centralises contracts, rates and engagement terms
3. Streamlines timesheets, approvals and payments
4. Gives real-time visibility of workforce size, cost and status

Managing a growing freelance workforce? We can help you take control of it.

Looking for a solution that can manage your complex recruiting requirements or just a mini RPO for a particular growth initiative? We are able to deliver large complex VMS programs to small 1 or 2 person outsourcing requirements to deliver a project. 

We augment your human capability with automation and the latest AI solutions or build bespoke models with our clients to significantly reduce recruitment spend whilst sourcing the best talent available...

Want to find out more about our bespoke RPO solutions? Lets talk.

Confident, auditable workforce compliance. We ensure that your flexible workforce are on the right contracts for the work model they are engaged on - remote working, on location globally or for a specific local role. A structured, repeatable process for making and recording IR35 determinations, backed by clear, audit-ready reporting. Ascend provides the process and reporting layer — the framework that helps you reach consistent decisions, evidence them properly, and keep a defensible record across your flexible workforce.

1. Runs IR35 status determinations through a consistent, structured process
2. Produces audit-ready records and reporting for every determination
3. Gives a single, defensible view of compliance across your workforce
4. Supports ongoing review as roles and regulation change

Need to get on top of IR35 compliance? Let’s chat.

We have a large network of senior interim talent and are able to quick supply and deploy experienced expertise across multiple sectors and geographies? If you have an urgent or difficult skillset requirement we can help

Own the success of an organisation’s structure with appointing the right people who can lead cultural change and drive high performance. 

Partner with us and our research teams to unlock top-tier leadership with our Executive Search services. 

We specialize in identifying and securing high-impact executives who align with your vision and drive results. With a discreet and strategic approach, we connect you to industry-leading talent that propels your organization forward. 

We help our clients' up-skill by delivering training programs for talent teams, including data generated assessment to better enable the development of a high performing team. We also deliver bespoke training such as interviewing, staff reviews and build programs that enable consistency throughout organisations. 

We advise companies on their brand strategies in relation to talent attraction, including senior stakeholders personal brand and assist with the development of a compelling employee  value proposition. 

We have experienced consultants that have worked with hundreds of senior candidates assisting them make the next big move in their career. We have designed tools, techniques and have an in-depth program that enables senior professionals to full understand where they would to go in their career and why, then develop the skillset, personal brand and approaches to make that vision become a reality.