About Us

At Surch, we’re on a mission to reshape the future of recruitment and workforce management.

Founded by Craig Lilly and Jamie Walsh, who together bring over 40 years of experience working with some of the UK’s largest recruitment firms, and Richard Ng-Zeederberg, who brings 15 years of expertise in business growth, sales, and customer relationship management, Surch was born out of lived frustration.

In our own recruitment company, we experienced first-hand the pain caused by outdated and fragmented recruitment technology. Platforms were clunky, disconnected, and failed to serve both sides of the hiring equation. Businesses were wasting millions of hours and over £100 million annually in lost productivity due to inefficiencies in the hiring process. And worse, most platforms overlooked the very people they claimed to serve: the jobseekers.

We knew there had to be a better way.

That realisation sparked the creation of Surch. Over the past 12 months, we’ve been developing a platform designed to offer something fresh and different — technology that improves recruitment and workforce management while providing equal value to both employers and jobseekers.

Our Vision

To build powerful, intelligent technology that tackles the real-world challenges faced by employers and recruiters.
To create a platform that evolves — continuously leveraging AI and automation to make hiring smarter and more efficient.
To empower jobseekers — helping them upskill, build confidence, and access opportunities they might never have imagined.
To ensure that great technology doesn’t just make processes smoother, but unlocks opportunity for everyone.

Our Values

People First: We never forget that behind every profile and every job post is a person. Our technology is built to serve both jobseekers and employers equally.
Innovation with Purpose: We embrace AI and automation, but always with a clear purpose: to solve real problems, eliminate inefficiencies, and create meaningful impact.
Transparency & Trust: We believe in fairness and clarity. Whether you’re a candidate or a client, you should know what to expect and trust the platform you’re using.
Simplicity in Design: Complex problems deserve simple, effective solutions. Our tools are designed to be intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly.
Continuous Growth: Just as careers and businesses evolve, so should technology. We are committed to constant improvement — of our platform, our services, and ourselves.
Empowerment Through Technology: We see technology not as a replacement for people, but as a way to help people achieve more, grow faster, and unlock their potential.