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Spectrum Search

The UK's leading Web3 recruitment agency for technical and non-technical roles

London, UKEst. 201820–50 recruiters
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Quick Facts

Best For
UK and European Web3 companies needing fast, high-quality recruitment for both technical and non-technical Web3 roles
Typical Fees
15–20% of first-year salary (industry standard)

Overview

Spectrum Search, founded by Craig Crockett, is the most established Web3 specialist recruitment agency in the UK, covering both technical roles (smart contract engineers, protocol developers, security auditors) and non-technical positions (product managers, marketing leads, community managers, legal). The firm has deep relationships with the UK and European Web3 ecosystem, having placed talent at blockchain gaming studios, DeFi protocols, and crypto infrastructure companies. Known for fast, high-quality candidate delivery and genuine Web3 market knowledge.

Focus Areas

Smart Contract Developer HiringProtocol Engineering RecruitmentWeb3 Product & Marketing TalentCommunity & Ecosystem RolesLegal & Compliance HiringBlockchain Gaming Talent

Who They Work With

DeFi ProtocolsBlockchain Gaming StudiosCrypto Infrastructure CompaniesWeb3 StartupsEstablished Crypto Businesses

Notable Work

Roles at major DeFi protocols, blockchain gaming studios, and UK crypto infrastructure companies

How to Engage

Direct contact via spectrumsearch.co.uk; fast response for specific role requirements

Frequently Asked Questions about Spectrum Search

What are Spectrum Search's typical fees?
Spectrum Search charges 15–20% of the first-year salary for successful permanent placements — the standard range across specialist Web3 recruitment. This is calculated on the total first-year compensation package. For senior technical roles where market salaries are high (senior smart contract engineers, protocol architects), this represents a meaningful investment, but is typically justified by the time and quality of candidates delivered.
What types of Web3 roles does Spectrum Search fill?
Spectrum Search covers both technical and non-technical Web3 roles: smart contract engineers, protocol developers, security auditors, product managers, marketing leads, community managers, legal and compliance specialists, and business development roles. This breadth means a single agency relationship can serve a growing Web3 team's hiring needs across functions rather than requiring specialist recruiters for each discipline.
How quickly does Spectrum Search typically find candidates?
Spectrum Search is known for fast, high-quality candidate delivery — founders report receiving relevant shortlists within 1-2 weeks for well-defined roles. Speed is driven by the firm's deep UK and European Web3 ecosystem relationships built since 2018, enabling rapid access to passive candidates who are not actively applying but might move for the right opportunity.
Is Spectrum Search UK-focused or do they recruit globally?
Spectrum Search is headquartered in London and has its deepest networks in the UK and European Web3 ecosystem, but covers global roles — particularly for remote-first Web3 companies where the best candidates may be anywhere in the world. The firm has placed talent at protocols and companies operating globally, and many Web3 roles it fills are fully remote with no geographic restriction.
Does Spectrum Search work with early-stage Web3 startups?
Yes — Spectrum Search works with Web3 startups at all stages, from early-stage protocols hiring their first technical team member through to established crypto businesses scaling across multiple functions. The firm understands the constraints of early-stage teams and can prioritise accordingly, though its fees apply regardless of company stage.
How do I brief Spectrum Search on a role?
Direct contact via spectrumsearch.co.uk is the starting point — the firm is known for fast response to specific role requirements. The most effective briefs include technical stack details, seniority level, compensation range, equity/token package, and any specific ecosystem experience required (e.g., Solana-specific experience for Solana protocol roles). The more specific the brief, the faster and more accurate the candidate shortlist.

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