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Ashdown IT has been at the forefront of Tech and IT Recruitment for over 25 years. One in two of the UK’s IT professionals have worked with the Ashdown Group at some point in their careers.
The breadth of our network has helped us achieve great success for the businesses we work with, and this is why 85% of our jobs are registered by returning customers, making us one of the UKs leading technology recruitment agencies.
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Permanent IT Recruitment Solutions
Ashdown is a dedicated IT recruitment agency, with decades of experience. Our Tech recruitment team have placed thousands of IT specialists, supplying Tech talent to employers in all sectors in London and throughout the UK.
Our technical recruiters use the latest technology recruitment solutions, conducting deep searches, with a dedicated IT recruiter presenting back to you valuable IT salary analysis, market trends and industry insights to support you in finding the right person for your role. You will work closely with a recruitment specialist with knowledge of your sector.
Through building strong relationships with our engaged candidate community, we have become a preferred partner over generalist recruitment agencies and a destination of choice when candidates conduct a job search. We share market trend data and advice, working closely with an audience who may not otherwise be actively conducting a job search, ensuring your role receives the widest possible reach.
We have a private network of IT talent, approaching a million candidates, unavailable to other technology recruitment agencies, and advertise on all the major job boards. Our far reaching campaigns combine insightful research with thorough screening, delivering exceptional candidates that will benefit your organisation well into the future.
Interim IT Contractor Recruitment
Need temporary IT skills? Want the flexibility or skill set an interim IT consultant, IT contractor or temporary tech support can offer? Ashdown's IT contractor recruitment service is here to help when you need it. A specialist will market your role within our private network of highly skilled IT professionals. We will align, where appropriate, industry sectors, project delivery experience and niche skills with certified IT talent. We can guide and assist you through IR35 regulations and compliance.
We get to know our clients and contractors alike, and are best placed to make the perfect match, helping to keep your IT projects on track.
Every IT contractor is screened, vetted and interviewed prior to placement, ensuring we meet the high standards expected from the Ashdown Group. We work hard to become, and remain, your agency of choice.
How to become a Contractor
Thinking of starting a career in IT Contracting? Becoming a first time contractor can be daunting, read our guide to help you start your contracting career.
Executive IT Recruitment
The Ashdown Group Executive Search team is committed to sourcing high calibre technology leaders at CTO, CIO, CISO and IT Director level.
Our Executive Search team are all accomplished operating at board level, having worked with hundreds of public and private sector organisations, Government organisations, FTSE and global companies.
Our exclusive, private network of IT Executives trust us to find openings specifically suited to their individual areas of expertise. We have built a strong reputation within the IT sector and forged long standing relationships with board level executives.
Our proven approach supports our reputation as a trusted partner. We help companies build superior tech leadership teams that drive profitability and create long-term competitive advantage. Contact us in confidence to discuss your next Executive hire.
Our IT Recruitment Specialisms
As a leading IT recruitment agency in London and the UK, we provide specialist recruitment services across key technology disciplines.
These specialist areas form part of our broader IT recruitment capability, ensuring we can support complex and evolving hiring requirements.
IT Leadership Recruitment
Identifying experienced technology leaders
Cyber Security Recruitment
Securing high-demand security specialists
IT Support Recruitment
Sourcing helpdesk, desktop and infrastructure professionals
Software Development Recruitment
Placing developers and engineering teams
IT Skills & Qualifications
Technical skills and recognised certifications play an important role in IT hiring, helping employers identify candidates with the knowledge and capability to perform effectively.
Across IT support, cloud computing and cyber security, qualifications from providers including Microsoft, Cisco, AWS and CompTIA are highly valued. However, practical experience, problem-solving ability and communication skills remain important when assessing candidate suitability.
To understand how skills and qualifications align with real-world hiring requirements, explore the relevant certifications and career pathways.
Why Ashdown IT?
Our strongest asset is our recruitment team. In an increasingly competitive industry, our recruitment consultants continue to add value to each recruitment campaign by intelligently working in partnership with you. Our team will work exactly the way you want to, providing knowledge, expertise, IT industry insights and up-to date IT salary guides to ensure your hiring process runs smoothly. The depth of our network has helped us achieve great success for our customers, with 85% of our roles registered by returning employers, many using our tech recruitment agency to register jobs exclusively. Our Head Office is in London, with remote IT recruiters throughout the UK.
Market Leading Value
Our IT recruitment agency fees are transparent and fair, charging 15% of basic salary against each job vacancy when working as sole supplier, whilst maintaining a high quality service. Over 85% of our business comes from returning clients, many recruiting for IT jobs on an exclusive basis. Being market leaders within the IT industry, we are one of the highest rated IT recruitment agencies in the UK.
Technical Expertise
Leading the IT recruitment industry for two decades, we take pride in our ability to establish your requirements and exactly match the skills and experience against the IT role you are looking to fill. Whether your search is for expertise in a specific technology, candidates for permanent IT positions or contract consultants to help complete a project, we provide recruitment solutions that deliver.
Access to more IT Professionals
Your vacancy will be marketed to one of the largest private networks of tech talent and IT specialists in the UK, many not available elsewhere. We have worked with thousands of permanent and contract IT consultants, covering all technologies and specialisms. Our team are dedicated to finding the right candidates for your company, and we relish working on roles where other recruiters have failed.
Results that are Guaranteed
We want your new recruit to be succcesful, which is why we go the extra mile to make sure that they are a perfect fit for you and your company. We also want to continue working with you on future recruitment requirements, so if, in the unlikely event that a candidate doesn’t work out within the first 3 months, we will carry out the entire hiring process again or offer a 100% rebate - guaranteed.
IT Recruitment Insights
Understanding current hiring trends is key to securing the best technology talent. At Ashdown Group, our data-led IT recruitment insights provide employers with a clear view of market demand, salary expectations and emerging skill requirements across London and the UK.
With increasing competition for professionals in areas such as cloud, cyber security and software development, having access to accurate market insight can make a significant difference to hiring success.
Explore our latest analysis and stay ahead of the market through our IT recruitment insights hub.
IT Recruitment FAQs
What does an IT recruitment agency do?
An IT recruitment agency helps organisations source, assess and hire technology professionals for permanent, contract or interim roles.
This includes identifying suitable candidates, screening technical and cultural fit, managing the interview process and supporting offer negotiation. Working with a specialist IT recruitment agency gives employers access to a wider talent pool and reduces the time and risk associated with hiring.
Why use a specialist IT recruitment agency?
Using a specialist IT recruitment agency provides access to industry expertise, a large network of qualified candidates and a more efficient hiring process.
Technology roles are often highly competitive, and specialist recruiters understand the skills, experience and market conditions required to secure top talent. This can significantly improve hiring outcomes and reduce time-to-hire.
How long does IT recruitment take?
Permanent hire IT recruitment typically takes between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the role and market conditions.
High-demand roles such as DevOps engineers, cyber security specialists and senior developers may take longer due to talent shortages. If time is of the essence, you may wish to consider hiring an IT contractor. With existing vetted, fully onboarded consultants, you could have an expert on site within 48 hours. Working with an experienced IT recruitment agency will accelerate the process by quickly identifying and engaging suitable candidates.
How much does IT recruitment cost?
IT recruitment fees typically range between 15% and 25% of the annual salary for permanent roles, depending on the level and complexity of the position. Ashdown fees are simple, 15% when we are the sole agency and 20% when we are not.
Contract recruitment is usually charged as a margin on the contractors day rate. A specialist IT recruitment agency will provide transparent pricing and tailor fees based on your specific hiring requirements.
What IT roles are hardest to recruit?
Roles in cyber security, cloud engineering, DevOps and software development are among the most difficult to recruit due to high demand and limited supply of experienced professionals.
Senior leadership roles, such as IT directors and CTOs, can also be challenging due to the level of experience required. These shortages make it important to work with a specialist IT recruitment partner.
Should I hire IT contractors or permanent staff?
Contractors are ideal for short-term projects, rapid scaling or specialist skills, while permanent employees provide long-term stability and continuity.
Many organisations use a combination of both to balance flexibility with long-term capability. The choice between contract and permanent IT staff depends on your business needs.
What skills are most in demand in IT?
Highly sought-after IT skills include cloud computing (AWS, Azure), cyber security, DevOps, data engineering and software development.
Employers are also increasingly looking for professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to work in agile or hybrid environments. Demand for these skills continues to grow across all sectors.
Do you provide IT recruitment across London and the UK?
Yes, we provide IT recruitment services across London and the wider UK.
We also support remote and hybrid hiring models, enabling organisations to access talent regardless of location. Our extensive candidate network allows us to source high-quality IT professionals nationwide.
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The Ashdown Group have been Macro 4 UK’s preferred supplier of new IT talent for over 10 years. They have provided us with excellent candidates at our EMEA HQ and at our other UK offices in Manchester and Coventry.
As experts in the field of IT recruitment, I confidently recommend The Ashdown Group as a professional and reliable supplier.
Director at Macro 4
I would highly recommend Ashdown Group for any IT hiring needs. In my experience, their recruiters have a good understanding of the job market at any given time and often provide valuable market insights I might not always be aware of. Excellent pre and post-hire communication. In general, profiles received from the recruiting teams are well matched to requirements.
Jaques De Wet - Global Infrastructure Services Manager - Lebara
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