The people behind Deerfoot, an award winning IT recruitment agency team

As a Certified B Corporation™, we support the principles of people first, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our dedicated team thrives while we collectively work to protect the planet.

At Deerfoot, our specialist recruitment consultants bring an average of 19 years of industry experience, working collaboratively to deliver IT recruitment solutions for clients and candidates across the UK.

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Nick Gordon
Nick Gordon
Founder / Director

Years with Deerfoot: 25+

I’ve been immersed in the UK IT / tech recruitment industry for 25+ years. I’m still very much hands-on and enjoy advising organisations with complex IT hiring needs. Ensuring Deerfoot remains fully committed to delivering an ethical service is extremely important to me. Out of work I enjoy tennis, yoga, plant-based cooking.

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Marianne Sewell
Marianne Sewell
Finance & Compliance Manager

Years with Deerfoot: 20+

I have run the back office at Deerfoot for more than 20 years. I love the role as it is varied and involves my administration and accountancy skills.  When I’m not working, I enjoy walking, cycling, sailing, and skiing.

Peter Hirst
Peter Hirst
Associate Director

Years with Deerfoot: 22+

I manage recruitment delivery across all areas of IT, in both the UK and overseas. I have young identical twin boys who tend to keep me busy. In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf, watching football, and walking my two dogs.

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Marie Bundy
Lead IT Recruitment Partner

Years with Deerfoot: 20+

I am a working Mum with 2 girls. I love the IT recruitment sector and always give 100% into my role and never give up when assisting clients with tricky hires. In my spare time, I enjoy watching my two daughters play football. I love forest and beach walks and holidaying to different countries with my family and dog.

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Mandy Chow
Mandy Chow
Senior IT Recruitment Partner

Years with Deerfoot: 6+
Years in Tech Recruitment: 21+

With over two decades in the IT recruitment sector, I support clients in both the private and public sector with both permanent and contract hires. Outside of work, I’m a dedicated seasonal gardener, cultivating my own vegetables. As a sushi enthusiast, I have a love for seafood and dining out. In my spare time I enjoy a game of tennis with my family.

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Harry Twynham
Harry Twynham
IT Resourcing Consultant

Years with Deerfoot: 5+

I have been in the IT space since the beginning of 2021 but as for a bit about me away from work… I’m a lifelong Liverpool FC supporter, I play golf with a handicap of 13 (fingers crossed I can make it to single figures soon!) and I have a soft spot for collecting Lego that has stayed with me from my childhood. I’m also attempting to write a novel in my spare time!

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Ben Gordon
Ben Gordon
IT Recruitment Enablement & Delivery

Years with Deerfoot: 10+

Hi, I’m Ben and I’ve been a part of the Deerfoot family since 2015 and spend most of my time delivering tech recruitment services to a mix of corporate clients in the UK. I also help look after our website, social media platforms and marketing. I live in the scenic New Forest, and when I’m not at work you can find me out walking my dog, or on the tennis court.

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Danielle Codd
Danielle Gordon
IT Candidate Engagement & Marketing

Years with Deerfoot: 5+

Hi, I’m Danielle and I’ve been with Deerfoot since 2021. My role involves providing recruitment support to the team, alongside working on our marketing initiatives. Beyond work, you’ll find me playing tennis, reading a book, or working on my latest crochet project.

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Luna
Luna
Chief Cuddle Officer

Years with Deerfoot: 10+

Hello, I'm Luna, the delightful addition to the Deerfoot team. Joining as a fluffy 12-week-old pup, I proudly assume the role of Chief Cuddle Officer. Whether keeping seats warm or fetching the post, I infuse the team with energy and enthusiasm. Most importantly, I offer a daily reminder that naptime is a crucial activity.

 

Mandy Chow
Mandy Chow
Senior IT Recruitment Partner

We are an inclusive, tight knit team operating in a supportive environment. Being free from restrictive and aggressive 'sales' type targets/KPIs, ensures we are able to focus on delivering a quality, curated service. We have a very low staff turnover and the average tenure of a Deerfoot staff member is 9 years. As such we have depth of industry knowledge across the team. This enables us to assist with the most complex IT staffing requirements in a collaborative manner.

At Deerfoot, our greatest asset is our dedicated team. We aren't just colleagues; we are a community. In fact, our team loves it here so much that our average length of service is 14.4 years!

As a certified B Corp, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. For our team, this means we are deeply committed to their well-being, purpose, and the planet we share.

Being a B Corp goes hand in hand with our environmental mission. Deerfoot is a certified Ecologi Climate Action Workforce, meaning we offset the carbon emissions of every single team member. Together, our team has funded the planting of over 4,200 trees across 22 global projects and avoided hundreds of tonnes of CO2.

Our team is also incredibly proud to use their tech recruitment expertise for positive change. Every month, we deliver our services entirely free of charge to fill an IT vacancy for a social enterprise, non-profit, or UK-registered charity, allowing our people to directly support the wider community.

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    DE&I: Beyond the Policy

    In the modern technical landscape, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) have evolved beyond corporate social responsibility initiatives. By 2026, inclusive hiring has become a fundamental requirement for innovation. At Deerfoot, we recognise that diverse teams bring a broader range of perspectives to problem-solving, leading to more resilient code, more creative products, and more effective digital transformations.
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