Aaron Drury

Manager

eCommerce Agency - PMs, BAs & AMs

0117 926 9530

What did you want to become when you were a kid?

A footballer, or more specifically David Beckham. I had all the replica Man U kits, played right wing, and copied many of his haircuts from blonde parting to skinhead. Sadly on the football pitch I’m more of a Phil Neville than a David Beckham.

In your opinion, what is “what working at ADLIB” all about?

Autonomy and collaboration. From day one I enjoyed the fun, friendly and flexible culture, but I soon noticed that everyone also really cares about giving their candidates and clients the best possible service and treating each other with respect, which isn’t always the case in recruitment, or any working environment.

I’m proud that we are the UK’s only employee owned, B Corp certified recruitment agency, and this positive ethos resonates in everything we do. From a personal perspective, I’m surrounded by talented, hardworking, and experienced colleagues who I’ve been able to both learn from and offer guidance to, whilst gaining multiple promotions and ultimately relocate to Brighton to open a new office. The trust, support and culture are genuinely superb, and ADLIB’s reputation holds a lot of weight with candidates and clients alike. Myself and my colleagues gain a lot of recommendations and referrals which validates our ways of doing things.

What is something unexpected about you that people might be surprised to learn?

I’m just as happy listening to Slipknot as N Sync. In high school I had shoulder length hair and played the drums, and before recruitment I was a nightclub and music festival promoter across the UK.

Leading our Brighton office, Aaron specialises in connecting talented Account Managers, Project Managers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts with digital & eCommerce agencies all over the UK.

Starting life as a headhunter before devoting the last 6 years to supporting digital & eCommerce agencies, Aaron is pivotal in enabling clients to strengthen their teams quickly with candidates offering niche skillsets and invaluable industry knowledge. His approach ensures candidates possess the right skills, experience, motivations, and culture fit for his clients, and understand specific CMS/technologies from Magento and Shopify to Sitecore and Umbraco.

Aaron offers a consultative approach which entails sharing key insights on market trends, growth and retention plans, diversity and inclusion policies, and industry events, whilst championing his own beliefs that recruitment should be transparent, honest, and ethical.

His long-standing client base spans digital & eCommerce agencies UK-wide, so if you have a specific requirement you’d like to discuss or simply fancy a chat, it’s very likely Aaron is able to help.

JOBS I MANAGE

Project Manager

  • UK Remote
  • Permanent
  • £32,000 to £40,000

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Market leading eCommerce agency

Join a very successful eCommerce agency as Project Manager.

Variety of high-profile projects and clients to work with.

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28th Mar

Account Manager

  • UK Remote
  • Permanent
  • £30k to £40k

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Award winning eCommerce development agency

Join an award winning eCommerce development agency as Account Manager.

Superb training and career progression including annual bonuses, certification enrolment and structured development programmes.

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28th Mar

eCommerce Project Manager

  • Remote (UK)
  • Permanent

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Use the hottest tech in eCommerce

Exciting chance to play a key role within this well-established, growing agency.

Variety of high-profile projects and clients to work with.

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11th Feb

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What my candidates say

  • Couldn't recommend Aaron enough, he reached out to me with a position that perfectly aligned with what I was looking for and was super friendly and efficient from the get-go. Aaron gave as much information as possible, was always a positive interaction with very quick feedback. Thoroughly enjoyed speaking with him, gave me valuable guidance and advice through the application/interview process, making it a breeze. Thanks again Aaron!

    Eve Clements

    Graduate

  • Working with Aaron was an absolute pleasure. He demonstrated a true passion for finding the right fit, very down to earth, and showed a genuine commitment to understanding my requirements. He listened attentively and delivered on key points important to me during my job search, guiding me through the process effortlessly. He identified ideal job opportunities and also provided invaluable support during interviews and once starting! To anyone seeking a recruiter who actually cares where they are placing you and wants an overall more pleasant job hunting experience, Aaron is your guy!

    Deena Bhagat

    Project Manager

  • I recently had the pleasure of working with Aaron on the search for my new role. Compared to other recruiters I have spoken to, Aaron’s kind, positive and honest approach shone through! Throughout the process he provided fast updates, interview preparation support and valuable insights, which led to me be being employed in a company that both aligned with my professional goals and was a great cultural fit. I would highly recommend Aaron to anyone who is looking for their next move, and I do hope we cross paths again in the future!

    Isobel Flora Stubbs

    Account Manager

  • Aaron have been the best recruiter to work with on seeking out new employment. From the initial conversations through to handling the final interview stages, each step has been handled with knowledge and professionalism. Communication was fantastic throughout - he's also a very sound chap that you'd quite easily wish to have a beer with!

    Nick Crabtree

    Senior PM/Programme Manager

  • Aaron has been a fantastic recruiter, he was very professional, knowledgeable and was constantly sharing updates from time to time. Right from the very first call until the final follow up after joining his communication was excellent and the recruitment process was beyond expectations. Highly recommended!!

    Linda Tharsius

    Senior Business Analyst

  • Aaron was a real pleasure to work with and I would thoroughly recommend him. He was extremely supportive during my job search, providing me with all the information I needed and helping me to gain confidence through the process. He lined up interviews quickly and kept me up to date throughout. He is extremely knowledgeable, proactive, professional, and helpful and it was a real pleasure to work with him.

    Gemma Smith

    Account Manager

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About ADLIB

Balancing Purpose and Profit. We immerse ourselves in the worlds we operate in. A trusted partner, supporting growth and success at pace since 2001. We believe business can be a force for good, and at the core of all great organisations, are great people. We connect ambitious organisations with equally ambitious talent, balancing profit and purpose.

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ADLIB B Corp Impact Report

ADLIB certified as a B Corp in September 2019. Our starting point was a score of 82.8. In 2020 ADLIB became the world’s first 100% employee-owned B Corp recruitment business globally. In 2023 we received a recertification score of 130.3. The highest ranking recruitment company, globally. An immensely proud moment in ADLIB history.

READ OUR 2023 IMPACT REPORT

ECOMMERCE AGENCY EMPLOYMENT SNAPSHOT

Here is a UK-wide sector talent and skills overview for eCommerce agencies. The data, industry knowledge and latest market trends is compiled by Aaron Drury who heads up our eCommerce agency recruitment team and has specialised in this sector for the last 6+ years.

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Contact me

If you’re keen to understand how your current role compares to new opportunities, or indeed a digital or eCommerce agency looking for help or support in hiring, email me or pop me a message on LinkedIn.

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