38 years in one niche, on purpose.
Founded in 1988 by Elkie Holland, Prospectus started in MultiValue and legacy systems recruitment, in markets where experience is scarce and getting the hire wrong is expensive. That's still where we're sharpest today, across MultiValue, IBM i, legacy, Infor and ERP environments including NetSuite.
What makes us different
We understand the systems, not just the job spec
MultiValue, IBM i, Infor, NetSuite: these aren't buzzwords to us. We know where the risk sits in a legacy environment and what a good hire actually needs to know on day one.
Long relationships, not one-off placements
Some of our clients have called us for every hire in this space for over a decade. We'd rather earn that than chase volume.
People who can deliver, not just interview well
In operational environments, the person who talks best in an interview isn't always the person who'll thrive on the floor. We look past the pitch.
38+
years in recruitment
2,700+
placements delivered
80%+
repeat clients
1
niche, never diluted
Awards & recognition
Both for the business and for Elkie personally, across nearly four decades in this niche.
AI Excellence Award 2026
South Central Business Awards · 2026
IT Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025/2026
Corporate LiveWire Global Awards · 2026
Most Successful Specialist IT Recruitment Agency, UK
Global 100 Awards · 2026
Best Tech Recruitment Agency, South East England
Corporate Coaching & Recruitment Awards · 2025
100 Most Dynamic Leaders of 2025
Exelon Magazine · 2025
Women in Leadership
Global 100 Awards · 2024
Best Small Company
Spelthorne Business Awards · 2023
Most Successful IT Recruitment Agency
Recruitment Awards · 2016
Sustained Excellence in IT Recruitment
Recruitment Awards · 2015
Meet the team
The people you'll actually work with when you call us.
Elkie Holland
Founder | MultiValue & Legacy Systems Specialist
Almost 40 years in IT recruitment, specialising in MultiValue, legacy and IBM i environments. Architect of our TED (Target → Engage → Deliver) approach, and works with organisations as an AI Talent Partner and HR Talent Strategist.
Amy Sheldrick
ERP & Operational Systems | Manufacturing & Distribution
Works with IT leaders in manufacturing and distribution businesses hiring ERP developers, applications engineers and systems leaders, including NetSuite environments.
Monica Hargreaves
ERP Recruitment & Candidate Delivery
Focuses on candidate sourcing and engagement for ERP and operational systems roles, matching talent to real-world systems environments.
Anita Jagar
Contracts & Recruitment Delivery
Keeps contracts, onboarding and delivery running smoothly, so engagements stay structured and compliant from offer to start date.