Episode 13

Hiring Content Design Consultants with Andy Long

Published on: 14th January, 2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/

In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Andy Long, Head of Content Design at Hippo Digital. Andy shares his extensive career journey, highlighting his transition from public sector roles to the private sector, and the differences in culture and hiring practices between the two.

He emphasises the importance of consultancy skills in content design and discusses the role of AI in the industry. Andy also offers valuable advice for those looking to make a similar transition, focusing on empathy and understanding organisational culture.

Connect with Andy here – Andy Long | LinkedIn

Find out more about Hippo Digital here – Hippo Digital

Check out careers at Hippo Digital here – Careers at Hippo Digital


✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn

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More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Sean Allen

Sean Allen is Key Accounts Director at Biometric Talent, leading a brand-new division focused on building key client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely enhance our clients' internal TA efforts, helping organisations scale their tech teams with innovative, data-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Biometric Talent, Sean transitioned from a background in Tech recruitment to overseeing company-wide recruitment operations specialising in the entire recruitment lifecycle. With over 17 years of experience, Sean is proficient in navigating the challenges of talent acquisition within a competitive digital landscape, pioneering strategies to attract top-tier talent.