Who we are

VIDA connects people worldwide who are driving real change — from healthcare and medical innovators to sustainable packaging and energy transformation. Our specialist team is deeply embedded in their industries, bringing networks and insight to every project.

We deliver with purpose: agile, straight-talking, and flexible, supporting everything from ambitious start-ups to global organisations. Every partnership is built on transparency, trust, and a relentless drive to deliver the right talent.

Inside VIDA, we live the same values. Our culture is built on trust, outcomes, and impact — not needless meetings or KPIs. We celebrate wins, support each other, and stay visible in our industries and communities, whether that’s at client sites, global conferences, or our annual year-end trip.

 

Our Team

This is our current team but we're always looking to grow.
We're all about creating opportunities and giving people chance to thrive as part of our team.

Andy Preston

CEO

James Manby

Managing Director

John Swift

Head of Oncology

Tom Herbert

Head Of Sales - Outsourced / Umbrella Payroll

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Andy Preston

CEO

We think he looks 55, he claims he is 43 but the grey hairs don’t lie. Has successfully built numerous recruitment businesses in specialist sectors with a global focus.

Continues to enjoy connecting at a senior level with leaders in the MedTech and Biotech industry as well as always looking for potential talent to join the VIDA brand. Lives by the mantra that the best people go to the best business at recruiting!

Often seen in his uniform of jeans and black t-shirt.

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James Manby

Managing Director

Wearing many hats for the business, and with a few specialist sectors to his armoury, James is globally networked across a range of disciplines and fast growing therapy areas. He is the driver of the life sciences bus!
Quick to react to issues, ‘Manby’ as he’s known internally will often be found creating new solutions and completing the job!

Dad to two young boys, he’s a football coach, decent golfer and enjoyer of Gin.

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John Swift

Head of Oncology

His name befits his service level. John, or Swifty to us, has built his reputation on the speed and quality of turnaround for his clients. Our lead for BioTech and Pharma markets, his placements over the years will have helped many an early-stage biotech successfully develop and launch new therapies to market.

Aside from his encyclopaedic knowledge of his market, he also has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the English Football League and for his sins is a Sheffield Wednesday fan.


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Tom Herbert

Head Of Sales - Outsourced / Umbrella Payroll

Tom is a bit of a legend in the payroll sector – challenging, frank and assertive, his approach delivers projects time and time again. His knowledge of the sector, legislation and market influences is unquestionable – he can find people if you need someone or can create a role. His passion is travel….and that is anywhere he can get to in a weekend such as Africa or Greece for the night.

Purpose

Connecting People – Improving Lives.

 

 

Mission

At Vida we are dedicated to improving lives through an exceptional recruitment approach, whilst committing to be a socially and environmentally responsible business. We prioritise sustainability by pledging to achieve carbon neutral status and are partnering with global Gold Standard sustainable projects to offset the carbon impact of each recruitment process. We strive to be a market-leading solution that connects global client and candidate networks whilst also supporting our own people to develop great careers.

Values

 

We...

Get It Done

Working at pace, leaving egos at the door, forgetting status and just making it happen.

Do It Right

Owning our integrity and valuing relationships over transactions.

Promote Individuality

Celebrating our individuality and fostering an environment where everyone can truly be themselves and where every voice is heard and respected.

 

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