Slitherine Software is a fast-scaling gaming and defence tech company based in Epsom. With our help, it has implemented new recruitment and HR processes – helping the company to double forecasted turnover to ยฃ30 million and increasing headcount by 15% in just 12 months.
The Slitherine Software team approached Business Surrey in 2024. Directors were facing internal pressures over HR and recruitment processes – especially as it looked to rapidly scale.
As CEO Iain McNeil explains: โWhat worked when we were 20 people wasnโt going to work as we passed 100. We needed help simplifying and scaling our internal processes fast.โ
They needed streamlined, practical documentation and better access to talent, without the overhead of complex systems – and thatโs where Business Surrey stepped in.
Our Growth Hub team delivered hands-on tailored support that included:
- Diagnosis to explore the key issues impacting growth
- A complete review of their employee handbook and removal of unnecessary or duplicate policies
- Advice on creating practical processes for staff management
- Support with junior recruitment pipelines, including potential university channels
About Slitherine Software
Slitherine Software is a specialist video game developer and publisher focused exclusively on strategy and wargames.
With a catalogue of 450 titles – including major IPs like Terminator and Starship Troopers – the company sold more than two million games in 2024.
Headquartered in Epsom, Slitherine also has offices in Athens, Milan and Warsaw.
Its detailed wargames are also used by 150+ defence organisations in 25 countries for training and analysis, including under a renewed Enterprise licence with the Ministry of Defence.
Our Impact
Thanks to the Business Surrey team, Slitherine now has a lean, user-friendly HR framework aligned with how the business actually works.
This has made people management more efficient and scalable – crucial for a company that has grown to 110 employees and is managing multi-million-pound government and commercial contracts.
With better internal systems, Slitherine is not only managing todayโs growth more effectively, but is also future-proofing for international expansion. In short, it now has operations fit for growth.
As CEO Iain McNeil says: โWorking with Business Surrey has been a painless and productive experience. Their team are passionate about what they do and itโs all for free so youโd be mad not to make the most of it!
โBusiness Surrey provided straightforward, no-nonsense HR support that removed complexity and gave us clarity. Weโd recommend Business Surrey to any growing business wanting to accelerate growth โ
Fully-funded support to grow your Surrey business
Looking for help to grow your Surrey business? Get in touch!
Business Surrey is a Surrey County Council service providing free, accessible support for all businesses. Our government-funded Growth Hub provides complimentary support tailored to your business.
Contact the team via our website to find out how we can support your company to start, grow and thrive.
You can also sign up to the Business Surrey newsletter for the latest updates and advice on growing your business.
