TheZoo.London was founded to address the growing demand for senior experts in media, marketing, and advertising seeking fractional consultancy projects. Our mission is twofold:
TheZoo.London acts as a strategic new business partner, sourcing exciting projects and bringing consultants together in a collective. There is an additional opportunity to join the The Menagerie a paid for private network. We strongly believe in supporting each other—consultancy can be lonely, and having a network of peers at various stages of their careers creates value for everyone.
No, there are no fees to join the collective.
After completing the ‘Join Us’ form, you will undergo our evaluation process. If you meet our criteria for experience and expertise, you’ll be invited to join TheZoo.London Consultant Collective and added to our database for relevant projects.
Consulting offers the freedom to work on projects you enjoy and that play to your strengths—it’s the ultimate ‘have your cake and eat it’ career.
However, we recognise that finding projects and navigating consulting life can feel isolating. That’s why we created The Menagerie, a private network built on the belief that ‘we’ is better than ‘me’. It provides a sense of belonging and team spirit for consultants at all stages of their journey.
Yes, there is a small annual fee. This fee ensures members value and utilise the platform, and all funds are reinvested into running The Menagerie’s platform and events. You do not however pay to be in the wider collective.
Members gain access to:
The founders of TheZoo.London, Marco and Rachel, have extensive experience building and leading high-performing teams. Marco has won multiple team awards, and Rachel was recognised as CEO of the Year.
Our evaluation process reflects this standard, ensuring we maintain the highest quality of service and expertise within the collective.
No, we specialise in senior and experienced talent.
There is a wealth of exceptional senior professionals who prefer non-traditional full-time roles. Our aim is to harness this talent and connect it with clients to solve their challenges.
In difficult economic times, most businesses face hiring challenges but still require access to senior specialist expertise. That’s where TheZoo.London comes in.
Our Collective is open to all with relevant specialisms and experience, removing traditional barriers to entry. We proactively seek diverse experts, recognising that diversity in experience, identity, and thought is essential for business success.
Unlike ‘who you know’ introduction services, our inclusive approach ensures we uncover talent that may not be actively marketing themselves on platforms like LinkedIn.
No, we are a people-focused business, powered by technology.
Our founders, Rachel and Marco, have built their careers around fostering positive team dynamics. They believe that a ‘people-first’ approach is essential at a senior level.
TheZoo.London tackles complex challenges, from AI and automation to becoming B Corp certified, with teams of expert consultants at its core.
When projects arise, we:
Consultants will agree on a Statement of Work (SOW) with the client and deliverables outlined in a Consulting Agreement. TheZoo.London conducts project check-ins and follows up with an internal feedback process after project completion.
Once a consultant is selected, we’ll finalise a Statement of Work (SOW) and Consulting Agreement. TheZoo.London will oversee the project through check-ins and a post-project review process.
We believe ‘we’ is better than ‘me’. Consultants are free to pursue their own business opportunities while we bring additional leads and projects to supplement their pipeline.
We understand that not all consultants are comfortable marketing themselves—TheZoo.London does that for them, creating opportunities and freeing up time for them to design their ideal work-life balance.
The Menagerie also offers invaluable community benefits, providing both tangible and intangible rewards from belonging to something bigger. This is an optional benefit.
TheZoo.London professionalises and streamlines the independent sector, offering clients access to an unparalleled network of exceptional talent.
Traditional consultancy often relies on ‘who you know’, which limits access to diverse expertise. We unearth hidden talent that clients may never have discovered otherwise.
Additionally, businesses with multiple challenges or briefs save time and effort by working with TheZoo.London as a one-stop shop for expertise across various disciplines.
We like to keep it simple.
And we will always have your back.
