How Bullfinch built an iGaming HQ from scratch, saving the client £55k in fees.
Some clients prefer to stay unnamed. What matters are the results: a complete iGaming headquarters built from scratch — core departments staffed, hiring quality maintained, and costs kept fully transparent.
The Brief
A newly launched iGaming operator approached us with a clear goal: to build their Isle of Man HQ from the ground up.
At the time, the company had only a CEO in place and needed a full operational team across HR, Finance, Marketing, Compliance, IT, Customer Service, and Product — all within months.
The brief was simple: scale fast, keep standards high, and ensure every hour of work delivered measurable value.
The Delivery
Over a nine-month programme, we managed the full build-out of the client’s operation — from first brief to final hire.
In total, we delivered 10+ key hires across each critical business function. Weekly check-ins with the CEO and department leads kept priorities tight and hiring momentum strong. As the company evolved, our recruiter capacity flexed to meet shifting demand.
The Bullfinch Impact
Working under our time-and-materials model, we delivered the entire hiring programme within nine months — but equivalent and billed to around eight weeks of focused recruiter time.
The result: a predictable cost structure, full visibility of spend, and estimated savings of 46% (£55,000) compared to traditional agency fees.
Why It Worked
- Strategic partnership: End-to-end delivery aligned with the CEO’s growth vision.
- Multi-functional reach: Deep capability across all business areas — from customer ops to leadership.
- Transparency: Every hour tracked, every outcome reported.
- Scalability: Recruiter capacity adjusted seamlessly with hiring demand.
- Efficiency: A full operational team built from zero — without mark-ups or slowdowns.
Looking Ahead
The project became a blueprint for future HQ builds — showing how data-led, transparent hiring can scale a new operator quickly and sustainably. We now applies the same model to help other clients grow with clarity, precision, and control.
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