Job site Adzuna acquires ‘integral piece’ of UK startup hiring scene

Global job search engine Adzuna.co.uk has acquired a jobs platform focused on the UK’s growing technology sector.

Work In Startups’ network includes thousands of monthly jobseekers and listings from hundreds of young businesses working in tech.

Following its acquisition, the company will continue operating under its independent brand.

According to Adzuna’s data, the UK currently has more than 1.1 million open roles, of which 90,000 (around 12%) are in tech.

Doug Monro, co-founder of Adzuna, said: “We are thrilled at the opportunity to take Work In Startups to the next level, having watched it become an integral piece of the UK startup hiring scene over the past few years.

“It has been a fantastic resource for our key early hires, and with our experience from Adzuna and Gumtree before, we’re really excited about what we can achieve here.”

He added: “We see the platform as a rough diamond that brings a strong community and bags of additional potential to grow and improve the experience for both advertisers and jobseekers.”

Work In Startups co-founder Diana Ilinca commented: “Adzuna is a global leader in the online job space and I am firmly of the belief that Work In Startups will benefit from their marketing and technology expertise which will help accelerate the growth of the platform.

“In 2011, we set out on a mission to help match start ups and talent together and transform the hiring space for the industry.”

She continued: “We’ve since helped nurture a fantastic community, have been a part of thousands of successful hires and partnerships, and have made significant progress in becoming the platform of choice for both sides of the marketplace.

“Adzuna share our ambition and goals for empowering the community.”

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