Amanda Watts 🧠🏳️🌈
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💥 People-first hiring for culture-led businesses.
For almost 2 decades, I’ve been connecting bold, brilliant companies with the HR leaders who shape their future, the kind of People who don’t just keep the wheels turning, but elevate everything: culture, engagement, growth, and leadership.
I started my career in the fast lane, recruiting for global banks in the City, but quickly realised my passion wasn’t just in placing candidates. It was in building long-term partnerships with clients who care deeply about their people and want to hire with intention, not just urgency.
Fast forward to now: I run Saisei Talent, a boutique search consultancy specialising in senior People, Culture and Talent roles across the creative, tech, media and entertainment worlds. I work best with mission-led founders and People leaders who want to build workplaces where humans thrive.
🌍 Global reach, boutique touch.
From London to LA, Amsterdam to Sydney, I’ve placed leaders in some of the most forward-thinking businesses around the world. My network is rich with HR talent who are values-led, commercially sharp, and ready to shape what work should look like.
🎯 What I do:
- Contingency recruitment for HR positions upwards from Manager level
– Executive search for senior People roles (Heads of People, Talent Directors, CPOs)
– Strategic hiring advice for growing businesses
– Retained partnerships that go deep, not wide
I don’t do “quick fills.” I do considered, relationship-led search that gives you the right person, not just for now, but for where you’re going.
If you're growing your People function and want a trusted partner who gets the creative world and works as an extension of your team, let’s talk.
The best hires don’t just tick boxes. They move the needle.
📧 amanda@SaiseiTalent.com
📞 07712 402554
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Tim Snell
CandidateA Trusted Recruitment Partner
Amanda and I worked together in a very challenging London market for senior placements, and she consistently stood out for her clarity, candour, and genuine care for my aspirations and role direction.
Her communication was always thoughtful and direct. As the market shifted, she identified opportunities that blended my HR, Business Operations, and Business Development background in ways I hadn't considered, while always prioritising long-term fit over quick placement.
I was always kept well informed on progress, with prompt and proactive follow-up at each stage of the recruitment process for the role we worked on together. Amanda's feedback helped me understand the market, competitiveness and realistic compensation.
Beyond specific roles, Amanda maintained an ongoing, professional dialogue - sharing market insight, recommendations, and relevant connections. This helped me stay proactive in my search. That support has continued even after an overseas relocation, which is genuinely above and beyond.
Having worked with recruiters as both a client and a candidate, Amanda stands out as someone who understands that effective recruitment is built on trust and strong relationships in both directions. I recommend her to both clients and candidates without hesitation.
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