Talent Acquisition functions are broken.
Not beyond repair. Just stuck.
I help Heads, Directors and VPs of Talent Acquisition work out what’s wrong, modernise how they operate, and build functions that actually deliver.
Software AG | Qorvo | Dentsu | Clearscore | Takeda | Rolls-Royce | Keepit | Unidays AG | Disney Streaming
What I Do.
Strategic TA Consulting
You're a TA leader who knows something isn't working but can't get traction on fixing it. I come in, diagnose the problem, and help you build a plan that holds up to scrutiny. No drama, no theatrics and no frameworks for the sake of it.
The TA Marzipan Layer
Most TA leaders know something is blocking them from real strategic influence. I call it the Marzipan Layer: the dense, sticky middle of an organisation that looks solid but stops everything from getting through. I've built a framework, a diagnostic, and a course around it. If it sounds familiar, it probably is.
Speaking and Event Hosting
I've been hosting #truManchester and #truLeeds for years, and I speak at events across Europe on TA leadership, agentic AI in recruitment, and what modern talent functions actually look like. If you want someone who'll challenge the room rather than warm it up, get in touch.
What I’m thinking about right now.
Martin Dangerfield is a Talent Acquisition Strategist and Talent Strategy Director at The Rec Hub, based in the UK. He has over 20 years' experience in talent acquisition, spanning in-house, embedded, and advisory roles at organisations including Booking.com, Takeda, Rolls-Royce, Dentsu, and Symantec. He founded immersive, an embedded recruitment firm, and grew it to €1.1m turnover before selling it to The Rec Hub in 2025. He is the creator of the Marzipan Layer, a framework for diagnosing why TA functions lose strategic influence inside larger organisations. He hosts #truManchester and #truLeeds, unconference-style events for the TA community, and speaks across Europe on TA leadership and agentic AI in recruitment.
About me.
What people are saying.
“On both a personal and professional level, Martin is fantastic”
John Burnet
VP, Global Talent & Internal Communication
Armis
“You could do much worse than give Martin a call.”
Global TA Leader
Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company
“Martin is an excellent ambassador for any organisation.”
Amanda Hiatt
Marketing Director
Volvo Trucks