Scott Childs
About Scott Childs
Scott Childs is a Recruitment Manager specializing in software engineering at Thought Machine in London, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in recruiting technical and leadership roles across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.
Work at Thought Machine
Scott Childs serves as the Recruitment Manager for Software Engineering at Thought Machine, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he manages a team of recruiters dedicated to acquiring technical talent. His work includes recruiting for a variety of technical and leadership positions, such as Director of Engineering and Head of QA. Scott has played a significant role in scaling the company through various funding rounds, specifically from Series A to Series D.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current role, Scott Childs worked at Thought Machine as a Recruitment Partner for Software Engineering and Client Services from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Senior Recruitment Partner at Thought Machine for six months in 2021. His recruitment career includes roles at Xcede as a Senior Consultant and Harrington Starr as a Senior Consultant, where he focused on technical recruitment. He began his recruitment journey at Cititec as a Technical Recruiter.
Education and Expertise
Scott Childs studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he earned a BSc in Physical Education and Youth Sport from 2011 to 2014. He also completed his A Levels at Castle Sixth Form from 2009 to 2011 and attended Kenilworth School & Sports College from 2004 to 2009. His educational background complements his expertise in recruiting technical talent across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions, as well as his skills in onboarding technical professionals.
Recruitment Specialization
Scott Childs specializes in recruiting technical talent, focusing on a diverse range of roles within the software engineering sector. His experience spans multiple regions, including EMEA, AMER, and APAC. In addition to recruitment, he has expertise in onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires into their roles. His ability to fill both technical and leadership positions has contributed to the growth and success of the organizations he has worked with.