Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted IT Recruitment Partner in Birmingham & Southampton
Established in 2014, we set out to redefine IT recruitment with a focus on quality, integrity, and genuine care for our clients, candidates, and team. Headquartered in Birmingham and Southampton, our agency has grown to over 25 dedicated professionals who combine deep industry expertise with a commitment to enhancing the recruitment experience. Our approach prioritises long-term relationships over short-term gains, ensuring tailored solutions for global corporations and SMEs alike. Recognised with awards such as 'Best Contractor Recruitment Agency' and 'Best Small Recruitment Business', we maintain APSCo accreditation as a testament to our standards.Through initiatives like our NHS IT Volunteer Programme, which placed over 260 professionals during the pandemic, we demonstrate our dedication to both industry and community. Our expansion into the Viqu It Group in 2025 reflects our strategic vision to lead specialist recruitment sectors while preserving our core values.
Services
IT Recruitment
Contractor Services
Consultancy
Public Sector Recruitment
NHS Support
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience in IT recruitment since 2014
- Our team of 25+ specialists delivers tailored recruitment solutions
- Award-winning service with 'Best Contractor Recruitment Agency' recognition
- We maintain APSCo accreditation for industry excellence
- Proven success in placing 260+ IT professionals through our NHS initiative
Associations and certifications
- APSCo
What people say
Best I've experienced in ten years
Forward thinking team
Supportive throughout process
Excellent service and support
Well-connected professionals
Services
IT Recruitment
We specialise in matching IT professionals with permanent and contract roles across the UK. Our consultants leverage industry expertise to connect candidates with opportunities in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data sectors. Clients benefit from our rigorous vetting process and deep market knowledge.
Contractor Services
Our Contractor Hub provides IT freelancers with IR35 guidance, payroll advice, and insurance recommendations. We maintain relationships with 260+ vetted professionals, enabling rapid deployment for critical projects while ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations.
Public Sector Recruitment
We support NHS Trusts and public organisations with urgent staffing needs, having filled 133% of roles in critical digital transformation projects. Our G-Cloud 14 framework accreditation ensures streamlined procurement for government clients requiring cloud and IT specialists.
Consultancy
Our consultants deliver strategic IT project support, from business transformation to infrastructure implementation. Recent engagements include advising a household-name business on return-to-office workforce planning and rescuing stalled public sector technology initiatives.
NHS Support
Through our NHS IT Volunteer Initiative, we've placed over 260 professionals while saving trusts 1.95m in recruitment fees. We specialise in overcoming restrictive pay band challenges and providing rapid response teams for emergency staffing requirements.
People
Matt Collingwood
Managing Director
Co-founder with over a decade of recruitment leadership experience. Spearheaded Viqu It's expansion into a multi-brand group while maintaining its founding ethos of integrity and client care.
Hannah Parsons
Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in IT contractor placements with expertise in navigating IR35 regulations. Recognised for her role in securing multiple industry award nominations for the agency.
Grant Baker
Team Lead
Award-winning recruiter with a focus on permanent IT roles. Recently honoured as 'Best Contractor' at The Contracting Awards for his contributions to client satisfaction and candidate experience.
Nicholas Hopkins
Associate Director
Leadership expert with a decade of recruitment team management. Recognised as 'Most Inspiring Team Leader' for fostering Viqu It's supportive workplace culture that retains top industry talent.
Katie Dark
Recruitment Consultant
Cybersecurity recruitment specialist known for her candidate-centric approach. Authored thought leadership on AI's impact on junior developer career paths while maintaining 95% client satisfaction rates.
Questions
What IT sectors do you specialise in?
We cover infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data, public sector, and software development roles across the UK.
How do you support IT contractors?
Our Contractor Hub offers IR35 guidance, payroll advice, insurance recommendations, and exclusive contract opportunities.
Can you help with urgent NHS recruitment needs?
Yes, we've successfully placed 260+ IT professionals in NHS Trusts with rapid response times for critical projects.
What makes VIQU different from other agencies?
Our focus on quality of life for all stakeholders, industry awards, and long-term client relationships set us apart.
Do you operate outside the UK?
While headquartered in the UK, we support global clients through our network of specialist recruitment brands.
