Our History
Charting Our Journey
Spider has come a long way since founder Michelle Pollard started building her dream business from home.
Here’s our potted history so you can see how, from that acorn of an idea, a mighty oak tree of a company has grown.
We can’t wait to see what comes next!
April 2013
Company was Established
Founder Michelle Pollard launches her dream of creating a unique recruitment company from her kitchen table with a £5k credit card.
May 2013
Michelle Pollard Brings Job Board to Anglia Expo
Michelle Pollard takes her idea for a one-stop job board service on the road, attending the Anglia Business Exhibition.
July 2014
Spider CV Gateway is Launched
With proof of concept in place and the first clients on board, Spider launches its Spider CV Gateway, allowing companies to manage and track all their candidates in one place, including CV screening.
July 2014
First Office
Hot on the heels of the cloud portal, Spider moves into its first office.
January 2016
Spider Invests in its Own Recruitment
Spider invests in its own recruitment, hiring a key account manager to help growing customer demand in Suffolk.
July 2016
Continued Growth
Continued growth means Spider moves into a larger office base.
December 2016
Helped +100 Local Companies
By the end of 2016, Spider had helped more than 100 local companies recruit more effectively.
July 2017
Suffolk Business Awards
Spider is a Small Business of the Year finalist at the prestigious Suffolk Business Awards.
December 2017
Spider Lands First National Client
Spider welcomes its first national client, managing a care agency’s annual online recruitment needs.
December 2017
300th Client
The end of the year brings another significant milestone, with Spider celebrating its 300th client.
January 2018
Suffolk & Norfolk Future Business
Company growth and success are recognised as Spider is named as a Suffolk & Norfolk Future 50 Business.
March 2018
Spider’s New Service
Spider’s new service lets clients add their own branding to their recruitment campaigns.
April 2018
Grow in Neighbouring Norfolk
Having built a strong reputation in its home county of Suffolk, Spider hires a business development executive to grow the client base in neighbouring Norfolk.
July 2018
Small Business of the Year award
Innovative recruitment solutions and customer service wins Spider the Small Business of the Year award at the East Anglian Business Awards. The company comes third in overall Business of the Year too!
July 2018
SME Director of the Year
Michelle Pollard is named the Institute of Directors East of England SME Director of the Year.
May 2019
Spider Secures Another National Client
Another national client comes on board, this time a major container transport business.
April 2020
polkadotfrog
Spider acquires the polkadotfrog brand to strengthen its successful online job advertising and offer specialist commercial recruitment for those more difficult to fill roles.
February 2021
MHA Larking Gowen’s Bitesize Insights Webinar
Michelle Pollard guests on MHA Larking Gowen’s Bitesize Insights webinar.
January 2022
Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business
After coming through the COVID pandemic having beaten numerous obstacles, Spider is selected as a Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business and becomes an Alumni
May 2024
11 Years in Business
Spider celebrates 11 years in business by announcing an initiative to support 11 charities across East Anglia by pledging to recruit people for free.
September 2024
Chair of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Michelle Pollard becomes the Chair of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Policy Group for Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Today
Supported over 450 companies
Spider continues to provide exceptional service for its UK-wide client base. In the last three years alone, it has supported over 450 companies to hire great candidates online.