SMI Media partners with Reed Talent Solutions in recruitment drive

SMI Media and Reed Talent Solutions enter into a partnership to create a specialist recruitment firm in the active and outdoor industry. Sean Igoe, an industry veteran, will head up the new firm in the rapidly growing sector.

Originally a sales consultancy, SMI Media was founded in 2020 and will now branch out into recruitment, with its partnership with Reed Talent Solutions creating a tailored, insight-driven approach to hiring. This enables brands, publishers, and organisations to find candidates who have the appropriate skill set and a passion for the great outdoors.

Read Talent Solutions has been operating in recruitment since 1960, granting an extensive wealth of knowledge and network from day one of the new venture. An access pool of 22 million candidates and a track record of placing 36,000 professionals over the past two years through various industries makes Reed well-placed to help in this new business endeavour.

Sean Igoe, founder of SMI Media, said: “The outdoor and endurance sports industry is stronger than ever, yet until now, there has been no dedicated recruitment agency catering specifically to this market. Through our partnership with Reed Talent Solutions, we bring a unique combination of industry insight and recruitment expertise, ensuring that businesses can find the right talent to drive their success.”

Igoe brings over 25 years of experience in UK media and publishing, including titles such as BikeRadar, Cyclist, and Cycling Weekly. His deep-routed passion for outdoors makes him suitable for his new position, with his person dedication to cycling and trail running enabling him to understand the needs of the industry.

Jamie Westwood, director at Reed Talent Solutions, said: “We are excited to partner with SMI Media to bring a new level of specialisation to recruitment within the outdoor and endurance sports industry. Sean’s unparalleled industry experience, combined with our recruitment expertise, creates a powerful offering for businesses looking to secure the best talent.”

SMI Media was launched by Sean Igoe back in 2020.