Birmingham IT Recruitment Services
A leading IT recruitment agency providing permanent, contract and temporary tech staffing solutions to Birmingham businesses ranging from SMEs to established household names.
Foundations for long-term growth
Birmingham benefits from 5 universities, contributing to its position as one of the youngest and most diverse cities in Europe.
It’s a vibrant city attracting many major employers – including Jaguar Land Rover, Gymshark, Hewlitt Packard Enterprise and Siemens Digital Industries Software. With HS2 creating a wide range of job opportunities across engineering, project management, procurement and environmental roles, the city is attracting fresh talent and gaining prominence in several key sectors.
As one of the fastest growing tech scenes in the UK, the city’s IT market is driven by the Medtech, Fintech, Gaming and EV Battery Tech sectors at present. There are strong foundations for long-term growth, with the Birmingham Innovation Precinct development aiming to create a dynamic innovation ecosystem to encourage ideas and enterprise. Furthermore, the city is constantly cultivating relationships and growth by hosting Birmingham Tech Week – the UK’s largest regional tech festival.
The Birmingham IT market is exciting, driven by start-up innovations and investment, creating extensive opportunities for all – and this is why, as a team, we love being predominantly based in Birmingham!
Driving IT recruitment in Birmingham
Fuelled by extensive regeneration and the development of strong industry hubs, Birmingham’s transformation is becoming more evenly distributed and connected, encouraging upcoming talent and graduates to call Birmingham home.
As Birmingham IT recruiters, we are passionate about the city’s technology landscape. We enjoy working with many SMEs and established organisations in Birmingham, connecting specialist talent with innovative projects and opportunities.
We work across the IT spectrum, delivering specialist skills into permanent, temporary and contract opportunities. From 1st line support, data and business analysis to development and infrastructure engineering, we use our local knowledge of the Birmingham IT recruitment market to give businesses a competitive edge in securing the right local talent.
Our IT Specialisms
- IT Strategy & Business Transformation
- Development & Technical
- Infrastructure & Cloud
- Cyber Security
- BI & Data
- Public Sector
IT Strategy & Business Transformation
We can support your recruitment efforts across the IT and tech spectrum, from Heads of & senior appointments to project managers, business analysts, PMO professionals, and business change managers.
Development & Technical
Our expertise is not just limited to software development and engineering. We have extensive knowledge of software testing, QA, scrum, and solution, enterprise and technical architecture.
Infrastructure & Cloud
With VIQU IT being founded by infrastructure & cloud recruiters, we have substantial experience in IT support, service delivery, infrastructure and network engineering, devops, and application support.
Cyber Security
With an ever-expanding knowledge base for cyber security, we can assist you in SOC, information security, GRC, security analysis, data protection, penetration testing, and CISO recruitment.
BI & Data
Our extensive BI & data expertise includes but is not limited to, data analysis, data engineering, BI development, data science, data warehousing, and everything AI-based.
Public Sector
With a rich and interesting history supporting public sector organisations, including local and central government, emergency services, and education, we are well-equipped to support you.
Our Services
Local Birmingham Recruitment Expertise
Case Study: Helping A Global Law Firm Expand Their Birmingham IT Team Using Our Networks
A global law firm was struggling to secure talent in Birmingham, due to the recruitment agency suppliers on their PSL being London-based, with limited knowledge of the Birmingham IT recruitment market.
By Danielle Keegan 
Case Study: Leveraging VIQU IT’s Network To Secure Passive IT Talent For A Birmingham Law Firm
An international law firm with offices in Birmingham had been searching for an Application Analyst with niche technical and industrial experiences but faced several issues in the recruitment process.
By Danielle Keegan 
Case Study: Partnering With A Growing Birmingham-Based MSP To Support Their Recruitment
A growing Birmingham-based MSP needed support with their tech hiring across several roles, in IT support, 2nd line support engineering, and digital marketing, from a local specialist recruitment agency.
By Danielle Keegan 
VIQU IT Shortlisted As A Finalist In Two Recruiter Awards
We are pleased to have been shortlisted as finalists in the “Best ESG Business Strategy” and “Recruitment Industry Entrepreneur of the Year” categories.
By Hannah Parsons 
VIQU Announced As The UK’s ‘Best Contractor Recruitment Agency’
To be awarded the title of ‘Best Contractor Recruitment Agency’ by the Contracting Awards is an incredible recognition of VIQU’s extensive IT contractor service offering.
By Matt Collingwood 
VIQU Appointed As G-Cloud 14 Supplier
We are excited to announce that VIQU will continue to offer first-class cloud support services to our public sector clients through our appointment as a supplier on the G-Cloud 14 framework.
By Matt Collingwood 
VIQU Announced As British Recruitment Awards 2024 Finalists
We are excited to announce that VIQU has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Agency Recruitment Team of the Year (<25 employees)’ award.
By Hannah Parsons 
VIQU Invests In Consult Energy
It’s the dawn of a new chapter for the VIQU team, with a key investment in energy, utilities and renewables recruitment business, Consult Energy, creating exciting new opportunities.
By Matt Collingwood 
VIQU’s Green Journey Continues
With VIQU’s 3 year green pledge coming to a close at the end of 2024, it’s time for the next update in how we are planning to support our chosen sustainable development goals in the future.
By Matt Collingwood 
Danielle Keegan Joins The VIQU Board Of Directors
Danielle Keegan joined our team 3+ years ago as our Head of Permanent Recruitment. She made an immediate impact across the business, and today, we are delighted to announce Danielle’s promotion to VIQU’s Board of Directors.
By Nicholas Hopkins 
VIQU’s Matthew Hill Shortlisted By British Recruitment Awards
I am delighted to share that VIQU’s Matthew HIll has been shortlisted for ‘Rising Star of the Year (Agency)’ by the British Recruitment Awards!
By Matt Collingwood 
VIQU’s Grant Baker Wins ‘Best Contractor Recruiter’
I am thrilled to announce our Senior Account Manager, Grant Baker’s award win at The Contracting Awards 2023 for ‘Best Contractor Recruiter’!
By Mike McEvoy 