Building Software & AI Teams
Richard Wheeler Associates is a person-centred, highly respected and trusted Search & Selection consultancy.
IT Recruitment
Building Software & AI Teams
We specialise in recruiting permanent hires for phenomenal tech startups, scale-ups and SMEs to build software and AI teams, often from the ground up. CTOs, Founders & Development Directors work directly alongside Richard Wheeler.
Why partner with RWA?
- Access exceptional software and AI talent beyond the reach of job boards
- Reduce hiring risk with rigorous technical and cultural assessment
- Secure the best candidates through expert human engagement and negotiation
RWA are the very antithesis of the bulk CV merchants and instead provided a properly curated set of candidates who actually fitted our requirements. We look forward to using RWA again in the future.
You guys are doing a great job. You are definitely better than any consultancy I have ever personally worked with!
Thank you for representing me on this application. You were a big help and your politeness and courtesy has been exceptional from the start.
Your focus on high technology search is clearly showing benefits and all the appointments have met or exceeded our expectations.
You've been very responsive and supportive, even replying on holidays and out of working hours. I've been searching for jobs in London full-time, and it's been difficult convincing people about my skills, especially when I've just moved here from a different country. You've matched the right role to the right candidate.
Cutting Edge Recruitment
RWA brings measurable added value and complements your own recruitment activities without risk.
At the forefront of cutting edge recruitment in 2026 - game changing AI search, uniquely top flight connections, 35+ year sector expertise.
We believe in quality: creating partnerships, identifying talented and highly motivated people, building software teams and helping CTOs/Development Directors to grow your startup, scale-up or SME at speed.
“Successful partnerships manage the relationship, not just the deal”
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Get answers to your questions on an exploratory - no obligation - Teams call with Richard Wheeler.
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Exploring Your Future
With specialist technology sector knowledge, we welcome CVs from tech candidates with industry experience in Software Engineering, Data, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber Security, MedTech, CleanTech or technical Product/Pre-Sales roles.
What you can expect from RWA?
- Benefit from a focus on honesty and integrity; we’ll give you expert advice and guide you through the recruitment process
- You will receive all information needed to make a fully informed application: job title, salary, benefits, location, values, team size
- Your CV and additional personal information will only ever be sent to a company with your permission, following GDPR rules
- You will be kept updated and we will ensure you are fully prepared for interviews or technical tests
- We will work with rigour and care to secure the best possible outcome
RWA In The Press
RWA is listed as one of the top 15 recruitment agencies in the UK
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How We Work
The leading talent solutions firm. How we go about finding those top flight software professionals who will make the difference to your business.
RWA has its roots in technology Search & Selection: rigorous screening and interviewing are the backbone to the extreme added value we bring.