About Us - Our People
James Atkinson - Director and Co-Founder
James is one of two Founding members of Insight Talent Partners, a specialist IT & Digital recruitment consultancy helping organisations across the UK and Europe build high-performing tech and data teams. His role goes far beyond traditional recruitment, working closely with leaders to help them turn hiring into a competitive advantage.
That means:
Designing resourcing strategies that align with business outcomes
Helping set up and scale internal talent functions
Solving complex recruitment challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to structuring multi-hire campaigns and reducing time-to-hire
And, when needed, bringing in the right mix of permanent hires, contractors, fractional consultants or delivery partners via our Resource-as-a-Service (RaaS) model
He partners with businesses at all stages of growth, from start-ups building their first tech team, to FTSE 250 companies delivering enterprise-scale transformation. His aim is always the same: to help you attract, retain, and deploy the right resource at the right time.
If you’re trying to build capability, unlock delivery, or just want a second opinion on a hiring challenge, he’s your man.
Jamie MacMillan - Director and Co-Founder
Jamie is a specialist tech recruiter with a reputation for unearthing standout talent others miss, and building trusted relationships that last. As Co-Founder of Insight Talent Partners, Jamie works with high-growth companies across the EMEA region to find, engage, and hire exceptional IT, digital, and data professionals.
What sets Jamie apart isn’t just what he delivers, but how he does it:
Deep market insight combined with a proactive headhunting approach
A relentless focus on candidate quality, not just CV quantity
An ability to build genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, earning trust and repeat business
A calm, consultative style that makes the hiring process smoother for everyone involved
Jamie thrives on solving difficult hiring challenges, whether that’s finding niche technical skillsets, attracting talent into tough-to-fill roles, or unlocking passive candidate networks through long-term relationship-building.
From tech start-ups making key early hires, to established brands scaling at pace, Jamie’s mission is simple: connect the right people with the right opportunity, at exactly the right time.
If you're looking for a recruiter who actually knows the market, speaks your language, and will represent your brand with credibility, Jamie’s someone worth talking to.