Not Different. Just Better.

Future-Proof Talent Acquisition Solutions.

Best-in-class service to our chosen markets, delivered through a true partnership approach. Honest, lasting, and non-transactional.

Our Divisions How We Work

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Specialist Divisions

Service Levels

Global Regions

Founded

2023

Founded with Purpose

How We Work

We won't reinvent the wheel — but we'll make sure it turns better, faster, and smoother.

We believe the best partnerships are built on honesty, challenge, and trust — and that's exactly how we work, whether you're filling a single role or scaling a team.

Our values genuinely underpin everything we do, starting with how we hire for our own business — which then fuels the basis of our relationship with you. Our culture is one of excellence, accountability, and personal drive.

Our Services Talk to Us

Our Values

This begins with the little things and getting the basics right, every time.

World Class Basics

We don't cut corners. We know the difference between 'good enough' and 'exceptional' — and only the latter will do.

Do the Right Thing

We're relentless. When the going gets tough, we double down and never compromise on ethics or morals.

Fearless Partnerships

We challenge. We ask the hard questions. We say what needs to be said — because that's how true partnership works.

Own It

We're accountable for our outcomes. When we say we'll deliver, we mean it.

What We Cover

Four Specialist Divisions

Insurance

General Insurance & Actuarial

Delivering highly technical staffing solutions covering Pricing, Actuarial, Portfolio Management and Product across Personal Lines and Lloyd's markets.

Pricing Reserving Capital Portfolio Product & Proposition

Led by Anthony Sanderson

Human Capital

Employee Benefits & Reward

Connecting top-tier professionals with organisations seeking industry-leading expertise across UK, US, EMEA, and APAC regions.

Health & Benefits Reward Wellness M&A Captives

Led by Oliver Street

Data

Data & Analytics

Underpinning work across every area — from insurance and financial services to gaming and retail. Building high-performing, data-driven teams.

Data Engineering Analytics & BI Data Science ML & AI Governance

Led by Shannen Riley

Technology

Technology & Change

Partnering with start-ups to enterprise organisations, delivering niche talent at scale and pace across a range of technical disciplines.

Software Dev Product DevOps Design Change Testing

Led by Liam Mannion

"Our aim is not to reinvent the wheel but to ensure world-class delivery by doing things right — building honest, lasting, and non-transactional relationships."

Anthony Sanderson & Ash Knight

Co-Founders, Ascentia Partners

Our Services

No gimmicks — just straightforward solutions that deliver results.

Search

Our most comprehensive service for senior appointments — always exclusive, always retained. Bespoke market mapping and profiling to deliver value beyond the role itself.

Retained / Exclusive

Where we thrive. Working exclusively allows us to immerse in your business, culture, and goals. We become an extension of your team.

Contingent

Our handshake — a way to prove our value before you commit deeper. No-risk, performance-led, designed to deliver fast results and build trust.

Contract

Flexible interim talent at all scales — from ad-hoc requirements to large-scale transformation projects, with seamless onboarding and efficient payroll.

Our Network

Fearless partnerships, built on trust.

We've brought together some of the most established individuals across insurance, human capital, data, and technology. Real depth, real relationships.

Leadership Team