Episode Description
Most recruitment agencies claim to be specialists.
But what does it actually take to build — and scale — a truly niche recruitment brand?
In this episode of Talent Matters, Dave Jenkins sits down with Ian Whitear, Co-Founder of White Space Recruitment, to explore how a long-term specialist approach in architecture and design recruitment has shaped a resilient, internationally expanding business.
Ian shares lessons from 25+ years in the industry — from recruiting in the US to launching in Dubai — and explains why relationships, market knowledge and reputation still matter more than ever.
They also discuss:
• Why niche recruiters outperform generalists• How market cycles impact architecture hiring• Scaling without losing focus• Expanding internationally the right way• Using AI to improve efficiency, not replace recruiters
If you're building a recruitment business and thinking about going deeper rather than wider, this one’s for you.
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