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In such uncertain times, we place great value on celebrating positive news. As such, we’re thrilled to have recently enjoyed Xcede’s 17th birthday. Whilst we could not share the celebrations face-to-face, our CEO William Jacques had some special mentions which he would like to share: ​ ‘This month we celebrate Xcede’s 17th birthday. It is a privilege to be part of something ...

We take a closer look at the key skills that define product, UX, and UI designers at each stage of their career. The path to becoming a great designer can be complex. It’s a path built on a wide range of experiences, a strong foundation of technical skills, and a wide range of learning opportunities. What’s more, time served isn’t the only consideration when it comes to beco...

We are delighted to announce that we have been featured in the FT 1000: Europe’s Fasting Growing Companies list ranking at 339, as well as being placed 73rd in the ’75 Best Small Companies to Work for in London’. This is our third consecutive year on the Best Companies regional list and our first endeavour into the FT 1000, and we couldn’t be prouder. The Best Companies list...

Our amazing team consistently exceed our expectations. So, when they go above and beyond, we like to too. Rewarding our top-performing consultants with summer and winter incentive trips to exciting destinations around the world. Our most recent trip saw the winners of our winter incentive jet off to the home of carnival – Rio de Janeiro. It was an incredible experience packe...

We are thrilled to announce that we have placed 87th in this year’s Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. The league table ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales, measured over their latest two years of available accounts. “I am extremely proud of this remarkable achievement and our staff. It is a recognition of our eff...

We look at the career pathway to a rewarding role in data engineering. Data has been one of the fastest-growing areas in the digital marketplace over recent years. As the sector matures and diversifies, specialist roles are becoming ever more important – our recent Salary Survey found that demand for data scientists and engineers has risen 231% over the last 5 years. Data en...

We are excited to announce the completion of a merger with TechStream and Etonwood as of Friday the 17th of January 2020. This merger brings together three specialist technology talent solution companies that creates a group with £100m revenue, 650 onsite contractors and 220 internal employees across 9 global offices. The merger has been funded by South African private equit...

Xcede has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences. Trusted Service is awarded only to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine reviews and insights. Businesses meeting the high standard, based on the number of reviews they have collected and their average rating...

Interested in pursuing a digital marketing career? Discover the pathway to becoming a digital marketing manager. The digital economy is booming and brands are putting more focus on digital marketing than ever before. Our Xcede Salary Survey reported that 65% of all advertising spend in 2019 was predicted to be digital, with this spend set to be a staggering £15bn. This means...

A new generation of tech experts are using hands-on experience to make their mark. Over the last 30 years, degrees have shifted from a niche qualification in key professions to a standard entry requirement for many careers. Although a highly educated workforce can only be a good thing, there are some sectors that are beginning to fight back against academic gatekeeping. Valu...