Episode 17

Mastering Talent Acquisition in Niche Markets

Published on: 18th February, 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 Bert Wareham, an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager, about his career journey in recruitment, particularly in niche markets like Microsoft Dynamics. They discuss the challenges of attracting talent in specialised fields, the importance of building relationships and personal branding, and the metrics that matter in recruitment.

Bert shares insights on team dynamics, leadership, and the balance between using agencies and managing costs effectively. He concludes with advice for those looking to establish themselves as subject matter experts in their fields.

Connect with Bert on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertwareham/


✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/

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More Than A CV
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.