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Jacob Bryant

Evaluator · DISC type scd
Practice Director - Engineering & Technology at iO Associates
📍 Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Jacob Bryant is a Practice Director at iO Associates with over 10 years of experience connecting top engineering talent with opportunities across the UK. He specializes in recruitment for the Defence and National Security sectors. Jacob holds a degree in History with Media & Cultural Studies from the University of Worcester.

His academic background in the humanities suggests an interest in media, culture, and historical context. This provides a distinctive perspective in his highly technical professional world, indicating an appreciation for communication and cultural narratives beyond just engineering and technology.

He pairs a humanities degree with a specialized career recruiting for the UKs high-tech defence and engineering industries.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Practice Director - Engineering & Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Jacob shows up

Hard To Convince
Quality Focused
Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Priorities

Topics Jacob cares about

Defence Sector Talent
He specializes in recruiting engineering and technology professionals for the UK's Defence and National Security market, with an expressed interest in major firms like Lockheed Martin.
UK Engineering Market
His career headline and professional focus are centered on connecting and placing the best engineering talent specifically within the United Kingdom.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Practice Director - Engineering & Technology
iO Associates
5-2024 - 11-2025
Lead Consultant - Permanent engineering appointments
Progressive Recruitment
10-2022 - 5-2024
Team Manager
Computer Futures
6-2022 - 10-2022
Associate Manager
Progressive Recruitment
12-2020 - 6-2022
Associate Manager
Huxley
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2009 - 2012
History with Media & cultural studies
University of Worcester
2002 - 2009
Education details unavailable
Backwell Comprehensive School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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