Strategic Talent Consultancy for Growing Businesses
Helping growing businesses make confident hiring decisions through strategic talent consultancy, workforce planning and practical hiring guidance.
Over 10 years' experience in talent & hiring strategy, spanning agency, in-house and embedded talent roles.
Hiring support built around your business.
Virtual Talent partners with founders, directors and growing businesses that need experienced strategic talent consultancy and hiring support without the cost of building an internal talent function.
- Organisations scaling their teams
- Founder-led businesses
- Businesses hiring specialist talent
- Businesses that need hiring expertise without employing an in-house recruiter.
Why Companies Choose Virtual Talent
We work alongside your team, providing strategic hiring support from planning through to successful hiring outcomes.
Over a decade of experience across agency, in-house and embedded talent functions.
01
Discovery
We learn about your business, team structure and hiring goals.
02
Business & Hiring Goals
We create a detailed brief to ensure clarity on the ideal candidate.
03
Talent Strategy & Market Mapping
We identify and approach relevant candidates through targeted search.
04
Candidate Evaluation
You meet a curated selection of candidates aligned with your requirements.
05
Hiring Decision
We support offer negotiation and ensure a smooth hiring process.
What our clients say
“Working with Stamatina and Virtual Talent was a very positive experience. Stamatina took the time to understand our business and the specific requirements of a challenging Key Account Manager search. She provided thorough market mapping, clear candidate information and regular, transparent updates throughout the process.
The quality of her research and the structured way she presented her findings gave us valuable insight and helped us make informed decisions. I particularly valued her hard work, professionalism and honest, consultative approach, and I would be happy to consider working with Virtual Talent again.”
Matt Bradford
General Manager, Carbon Activated Europe
Recognised across a 10-year career in talent and hiring
From LinkedIn recommendations across previous roles in talent and hiring, shared with permission.
“Her recruitment skills are outstanding. She takes the time to understand both the business and the individual, ensuring every candidate feels valued, informed and supported throughout the process.”
Ross McNeil
Recruitment Business Partner, Healix Health
Former colleague — LinkedIn recommendation, July 2026
“She's professional, exceptionally organised, and perhaps most impressively always willing to offer support and help those around her. Stam has a fantastic way of making even the busiest days feel more manageable, and her positive attitude has a real impact on everyone she works with.”
Matt Cara
Senior Talent Partner, Tandem Talent
Former colleague — LinkedIn recommendation, July 2026
“Stam’s ability to build trust and strong partnerships with stakeholders was exceptional. She took the time to truly understand the client’s challenges, their culture and what they needed beyond simply filling vacancies. She approached recruitment strategically, balancing the needs of the business with the candidate experience, ensuring both clients and candidates felt valued throughout the process.”
Natali Martinez
Senior Consultant, Fortice
Former colleague — LinkedIn recommendation, August 2026
“A fantastic colleague and then team leader who lead in a way that made you want to work to your best standard. Stamatina made me feel like a valued team member at all times and was always clear and concise in her communication.”
Genna Mills
Account Manager, TRIA
Former team member — LinkedIn recommendation, August 2022
“Since working with Stamatina, I have found her to be a valued employee who has brilliant skills in providing an excellent level of service, both to internal and external stakeholders.”
Alex d’Esterre FCIPD
Global HR Director, ICG Medical
Former colleague — LinkedIn recommendation, October 2018
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Location: Based in Bristol | Serving the UK