Futureproofing
the building, buying
and adoption
of rectech

Recruitment technology rarely fails because of missing features. It fails when product, process and commercial reality drift apart. Vealeocity works on both sides of the market to fix that.

CRM Optimisation Product Validation AI Tool Implementation Workflow Redesign Adoption Strategy Bullhorn Specialist Vendor Selection Stack Futureproofing CRM Optimisation Product Validation AI Tool Implementation Workflow Redesign Adoption Strategy Bullhorn Specialist Vendor Selection Stack Futureproofing
Who we work with

Both sides of the
recruitment tech market

Whether you are fixing what is broken or building what is next, Vealeocity accelerates your momentum from both directions.

rectech Providers
Build better.
Get adopted faster.

Building a product agencies want is harder than it looks from the outside. Vealeocity gives rectech vendors a direct line into how recruitment agencies think: how they evaluate tools, where new products fit into existing stacks, what competitor features are shaping buyer expectations right now, and where future product opportunities lie. That perspective feeds into product validation, roadmap input, future product ideation, and go-to-market strategy grounded in real agency buying behaviour. James Veale has worked with global recruitment and rectech brands, with experience across teams in multiple time zones and markets.

  • Translate recruiter behaviour into practical product decisions
  • Pressure-test features against real desk workflows
  • Validate roadmap priorities before build
  • Shape ROI messaging and reduce churn
Increase adoption · Accelerate renewals · Reduce churn
Recruitment Agencies
Embed change.
Futureproof your stack.

Most recruitment agencies have technology they are not getting enough from. The problem is rarely the tool: it is alignment. Vealeocity works with recruitment agencies to optimise their rectech stack, close the gaps between platforms, and build a technology foundation that holds up as the business grows. That means rectech implementation and optimisation, automation design, AI strategy, adoption programmes, and techstack futureproofing. Every engagement starts with how your agency generates revenue and works backwards from there.

  • Audit and optimise your CRM and wider tech stack
  • Support vendor selection and futureproof stack decisions
  • Lead AI tool implementation with structure
  • Equip managers to drive consistent adoption
Embed adoption · Accelerate change · Futureproof your stack
Tools & Experience

Experience tuned across
tools and teams

Vealeocity has collaborated with some of the most recognised names in recruitment technology and has hands-on experience across innovation, sales operations, systems and data roles at leading agencies powered by them.

James Veale
James Veale
Founder & Director, Vealeocity

James Veale is the founder of Vealeocity and one of the more opinionated voices in recruitment technology. He knows the rectech product landscape in detail: not just the category leaders, but the challengers, the niche tools, and the features that are quietly reshaping what agencies expect from their vendors.

That breadth comes from real experience working with global recruitment and rectech brands, across teams in multiple time zones, including senior technology roles inside agencies. He is known for bringing new ideas into conversations, for asking questions vendors have not been asked before, and for thinking about technology as a connected system. His work spans AI strategy, automation design, techstack alignment, product consultancy for rectech vendors, and Bullhorn optimisation.

What people say

Trusted by the people
who know rectech best

HireAra
★★★★★

Working with Vealeocity is like having an extension of your product team who truly gets recruitment. James bridges the gap between agency workflows and feature design in a way that is grounded and impactful.

Tom Carr
Tom Carr
Co-Founder & CRO, HireAra
Bullhorn
★★★★★

I have worked with James for 3+ years. He is a true Bullhorn Automation and AI expert, always ahead of the curve and focused on impact. If you want to get the most out of Bullhorn and deliver real value fast, James is your guy.

Ollie Stevenson
Ollie Stevenson
National Account Manager, Bullhorn
Engagement models

Structured around
your stage and ambition

Ongoing support, a defined project, or targeted input when you need it. Each Vealeocity engagement model is built around clear outcomes.

Project-based
Dedicated Project

Defined scope, clear deliverables and a fixed timeline. Built around a specific commercial outcome.

Ideal for
  • New product launch
  • CRM overhaul
  • AI tool implementation
  • Workflow redesign
For high-impact initiatives that need structure and pace.
Most popular
Retained Consultancy

Ongoing strategic and delivery support. Best for product teams or agencies evolving quickly.

What is included
  • Monthly allocation of time
  • Priority access
  • Roadmap oversight
  • Continuous optimisation
Designed for sustained momentum and long-term performance.
Flexible
Adhoc Expertise

Targeted expertise without long-term commitment. For teams that need experienced input at a critical moment.

Examples
  • Strategy calls
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Roadmap input
  • Executive advisory
Designed for clarity at critical moments.
Get in touch

Ready to accelerate
your momentum?

Whether you are fixing what is broken or building what is next, drop Vealeocity a message and the right engagement model will follow.

Drop us a line

FAQs

What does Vealeocity do?
Vealeocity is a recruitment technology consultancy founded by James Veale. The firm works with recruitment agencies to optimise their rectech stack, improve adoption, and build AI and automation strategy. It also works with rectech vendors on product validation, roadmap input, future product ideation, and go-to-market strategy. Vealeocity is based in the UK and works with recruitment and rectech businesses internationally.
How does Vealeocity help rectech vendors?
Vealeocity helps rectech vendors through product validation, future product ideation, competitor feature analysis, and go-to-market strategy. James Veale brings direct senior experience from inside recruitment agencies, giving vendors informed agency-side perspective on how products are evaluated, adopted, and retained.
Who is James Veale?
James Veale is the founder of Vealeocity, a recruitment technology consultant known for deep knowledge across the rectech product landscape and for bringing opinionated, ideas-led thinking to technology strategy. He has held senior technology roles inside recruitment agencies and has worked with global recruitment and rectech brands. His areas of focus include AI strategy, automation design, techstack alignment, product consultancy for rectech vendors, and Bullhorn optimisation.
What recruitment technology does Vealeocity work with?
Vealeocity works across a wide variety of recruitment technology, from market-leading platforms to emerging challenger tools. This includes Bullhorn, SourceWhale, OneUp Sales, Odro, HireAra, idibu, and many others across the rectech landscape. James Veale has hands-on knowledge of both established category leaders and new entrants, and advises agencies on techstack decisions with awareness of how the competitive product landscape is evolving.
Where is Vealeocity based and what areas does it serve?
Vealeocity is based in the United Kingdom and works primarily across the UK recruitment technology market. James Veale has experience working with global recruitment and rectech businesses, including teams across multiple time zones. Engagements are available as dedicated projects, retained consultancy, or ad-hoc expert input.