​​​John Houston, Founder
​I started Leadsearch to do recruitment properly.
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After 25 years in this industry and over 700 placements, I've seen what works and what doesn't. Most recruitment is broken. Agencies flooding clients with CVs, candidates treated as commodities, and too many hires that don't work out.
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I wanted to build something different. A service where quality matters more than quantity. Where I spend as much time understanding what candidates want as I do in understanding client requirements. Where honesty isn't a slogan, it's how I actually operate.
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Today, I work exclusively with tech and fintech companies building GTM teams. Sales, marketing, customer success, revenue operations, the roles that drive growth. I've developed deep expertise in this space and built a network of exceptional professionals.
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My approach is simple: thorough process, honest assessment, and candidates who genuinely fit. I'd rather tell you a hard truth than make an easy placement that falls apart in six months.
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If you're building a GTM team and want a recruitment partner who actually cares about getting it right, let's talk.
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How I work
​​Specialist focus
I only recruit GTM roles for tech and fintech. This focus means I understand your market, know what good looks like, and have access to the right talent.
​​Candidate-centric for client gain
I spend equal time matching companies to candidates as I do in matching candidates to companies. When candidates genuinely want the role, not just any role, they perform better, stay longer, and drive more value.
​​Quality over volume
My four-week process delivers exceptional candidates, not 40 generic CVs. Every person on your shortlist is worth your time.
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Honest partnership
I'll tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If your salary is below market, if your process is putting people off, if a candidate isn't right, you'll know.
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Leadsearch Ltd
​Based in the UK, working primarily with London's tech and fintech ecosystem.
Registered in England. Company No. 06458140.
Registered Office: Oakwood House, The Street, Barnham, Suffolk, IP24 2NF.
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