London, UK – PeopleScout, a leading provider of talent solutions and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), is proud to announce that PeopleScout EMEA has been awarded Best Supplier at the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2026.

The prestigious accolade, presented at the Park Plaza Riverbank in London, recognises PeopleScout’s transformative RPO partnership with Heathrow and its outstanding impact on driving gender diversity within one of the UK’s most male-dominated industries. To top off a successful evening, Heathrow also took home the award for Outstanding Initiative of the Year.

The retention and recognition of this partnership demonstrate how data-driven market intelligence, proactive headhunting, and inclusive messaging can drive meaningful Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) outcomes without compromising speed, quality, or business delivery.

Driving Inclusion in Niche Tech Talent Markets

Tackling the systemic under-representation of women in critical, candidate-scarce fields such as cybersecurity and tech architecture required a long-term, insight-led strategy. Recognising that these challenges are endemic across the technology industry, PeopleScout and Heathrow created an innovative talent acquisition approach rooted in market intelligence, targeted sourcing, and inclusive employer branding.

Key elements of the winning campaign included:

• Data-Driven Market Intelligence: Conducting in-depth talent mapping to identify systemic barriers faced by women in technology, from subtle bias in job descriptions to a lack of visible senior female role models.

• Proactive Sourcing & Targeted Outreach: Actively headhunting female technologists and launching dedicated campaigns on specialised platforms, including Women in Technology, to amplify Heathrow’s profile as an employer of choice.

• Inclusive Candidate Experience & EVP: Partnering with employer brand specialists Blackbridge Communications to craft inclusive messaging, talent value propositions, and consultative guidance that reflect a true culture of belonging.

The campaign delivered clear, measurable results:

• 70 highly competitive technology roles filled.
• 28% female hires overall in historically male-dominated disciplines.
• Senior leadership impact: Including 3 Band B leaders and 10 Band C managers now shaping Heathrow’s technology leadership function.
• Sustainable ED&I progress delivered at pace and at scale.

Championing Diversity Through Genuine Partnership

“There’s something really special about seeing the work your team puts in every day recognised externally, and I couldn’t be prouder that we won Best Supplier. It’s fantastic recognition of what can happen when inclusive recruitment is delivered through genuine partnership, driving meaningful ED&I outcomes whilst maintaining pace, quality, and business delivery in one of the most competitive talent markets.” Hazel Brewer, Client Relationship Director at PeopleScout

By combining deep sector expertise with market-leading technology and a collaborative approach, PeopleScout continues to empower leading organisations to build workforces that reflect inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

About PeopleScout

PeopleScout is a world-leading provider of talent solutions, specialising in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), talent advisory, and employer brand. We combine deep sector expertise with market-leading technology to deliver scalable, data-driven recruitment solutions. Partnering with leading organisations across the private and public sectors, PeopleScout helps businesses attract, engage, and retain the diverse talent needed to thrive.

About the Women in Tech Employer Awards

The Women in Tech Employer Awards celebrate companies, individuals, and service providers who are actively breaking down barriers and closing the gender gap within the technology sector across the UK and EMEA.

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