About TYP
Real Connections. Real Expertise. Real Impact.
Meet the Founders
TYP Group was the brainchild of Lee Gartside and Phred Steer, both seasoned professionals from the recruitment, consulting, and technology industries.
Their relationship spans decades — from Phred helping Lee land his next big career move to long-term partnerships scaling multiple organisations. Transparency, trust, and honesty have always been at the heart of everything they’ve done together.
After decades of watching talented people get lost in broken systems and fake job markets, they created TYP to restore real trust in professional connections — a platform where verified individuals and organisations meet transparently, with the right support exactly when it matters.
Why TYP Matters
Professionals and organisations deserve a fair, transparent way to connect — with full control over their data and complete confidence in authenticity.
Too many talented people disappear in noisy, unverified marketplaces while organisations struggle to find genuine expertise. New technology has fragmented the industry, making hiring more disjointed than ever. Fake jobs, data scraping, and employment scams have shattered jobseekers’ trust.
The recruitment industry needs real change. TYP exists to deliver it — through honesty, transparency, and a genuine process that rebuilds credibility from the ground up.
Our Vision
To build and deliver a trusted hub where verified talent, credible organisations, and impact-driven sectors connect — so expertise flows freely through trust.
What Sets Us Apart
- Fractional Expertise — On-demand C-level leaders, advisors, and specialists with no long-term overhead
- Trusted Support — Coaches, mentors, therapists, trainers, and facilitators focused on development and wellbeing
- TYP Navigation Services — Practical, real-world guidance to position yourself in the market, access opportunities, navigate safely, and avoid risks
- Grow your service business — Expert support, fractional talent, and verified clients
- Social Impact Mission — Deploying verified expertise to healthcare, essential services, public health organisations, community projects, and charities
Not just another platform. A professional ecosystem built for sustainable value — where real people, real roles, and real impact come first.