Experience from both sides.
Point Six One Eight brings together something most recruitment firms don't have - experience on both sides of the hiring equation. That combination changes everything about how we work, and what we're able to see.
We exist to measure beyond the brief. To understand strategy, culture and ambition so that brilliant people get the opportunity to do brilliant things.
The golden ratio.
The point at which balance becomes optimal.
Across nature, design and engineering, 0.618 represents the point at which balance becomes optimal - a relationship where separate parts combine in the most effective and harmonious way.
We believe the same principle applies to organisations and the people who shape them. The difference between a good hire and the right hire is rarely obvious at first glance. Yet the smallest degrees of difference - in personality, judgement, culture or ambition - often determine whether someone simply fills a role or genuinely strengthens a business.
Point Six One Eight exists to recognise those differences - to measure beyond the brief and connect organisations with the people who truly strengthen them.
We've sat on both sides of the table.
Decades spent placing the right people in the right organisations.
Jonathan has spent his career in specialist recruitment - working closely with organisations to understand not just who they need, but what kind of person will genuinely thrive within them. That experience informs every search we undertake.
Years leading sales, marketing and technology teams from the inside.
Karen, Lynsey and Mel have built and led commercial teams within growing organisations - experiencing first-hand what it takes to hire well, and how painfully disruptive it can be when chemistry isn't right.
Together, that means we don't just understand how to find candidates. We understand what it actually takes to succeed in the roles we place - and how much it matters when the fit is truly right.
The people behind the work.
Founder of Point Six One Eight. Over 13 years in specialist recruitment, with nine spent placing senior marketing, commercial and digital leadership - from scaling SMEs to established international brands. Jonathan believes hiring is a calibrated process, not a transactional one. The right appointment comes from the proportion of capability, character, chemistry and context - not speed or volume.
Senior commercial and marketing leader. Former Chief Commercial Officer at Golden Charter and CEO of Tangible, with brand leadership roots at Pepsi and Hasbro. Aligns marketing and sales around measurable growth.
Transformational marketing operator across agency, senior corporate and board advisory roles. Sharp, politically astute, and known for translating influence into commercial impact.
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer with 35+ years across agencies, FTSE 100 and scaling startups. Cuts through noise, aligns teams, and brings commercial edge to every brief.
Five things that define how we work.
Recruitment is ultimately about people. We look beyond capability to assess compatibility - connecting individuals and organisations in ways that strengthen culture, cohesion and long-term performance.
We measure before we move. We take time to understand strategy, direction and culture before recommending action. Every decision is considered, proportionate and deliberate.
We look beyond the role to see the whole organisation. Each appointment is made to support long-term direction and commercial ambition - not just to fill the position in front of us.
We apply experience and insight to every brief. We balance data with human understanding, ensuring decisions are informed and commercially sound - not just process-driven.
We are transparent, honest and direct in every interaction. We prioritise long-term impact over short-term gain. We are not right for every organisation - and we are comfortable with that.
To be recognised for creating the right chemistry between people and organisations - the kind that drives sustainable growth.
Calibrated hiring decisions that feel right today and remain right tomorrow.
Degrees of difference that really count.
Ready to start a more considered conversation?
Whether you're looking to strengthen your organisation or exploring your next move - we'd welcome the conversation.
Speak directly with Jonathan • jonathan@point618.com • 07704 849 817