Southampton IT Recruitment
Delivering wide-ranging Southampton IT recruitment services covering permanent, contract & temporary recruitment in Southampton and the larger Solent region.
A foundation for innovation & growth
Southampton is slowly constructing a name for itself as a place of innovation, with a flourishing tech scene. While Southampton may not be known as a major centre for tech, the presence of established names, such as IBM, Starling Bank, Quilter and Ordnance Survey, alongside the city’s rich history in advancing developments within the maritime and marine sector, is consistently driving its position as fertile ground for transformation.
Southampton’s tech start-up ecosystem is nurtured and developed by the presence of multiple hubs of innovation. The University of Southampton maintains a central position in producing IT talent through its School of Electronics and Computer Science, and reputation for leading research in artificial intelligence, fibre optics and cyber security. Meanwhile, Southampton Science Park is known for providing a solid grounding for early-stage science and technology entrepreneurial ventures, SMEs and start-ups aiming for scalable growth.
With emerging clusters in high growth areas, such as deep tech, AI, gaming, software development and eco-environmental technology, Southampton’s tech trajectory is on the rise.
Championing IT recruitment in Southampton
In spite of Southampton being at the heart of the UK’s plans to become an AI powerhouse and an active campaign to establish the city as a centre of AI excellence, the area does face certain struggles. Like many other places in the UK, attracting and retaining skilled IT professionals can be challenging. That’s where working with an established Southampton IT recruitment agency makes all the difference.
With comprehensive experience providing our Southampton IT recruitment to businesses and organisations throughout the city, we can deliver across permanent, contract and temporary IT requirements.
From short-term contractor needs for urgent projects and skills shortages, to extensive permanent workforce planning and recruitment campaigns, we use our local knowledge of the Southampton IT recruitment market to give the ambitious IT professionals we support, and the innovative businesses we work with, a competitive edge.
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 Southampton Recruitment Expertise
Case Study: Utilising Local Insights To Support An Overseas Law Firm New To Hampshire
A law firm looking to expand their business services to the UK market required tailored support and Hampshire workforce insights in order to effectively hire tech talent for their new Southampton office.
By Danielle Keegan 
Case Study: Scaling IT Recruitment For A Southampton Software Solution Provider
Supporting a software solutions provider experiencing rapid growth to scale their tech workforce in Southampton through our IT recruitment service offering.
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 
VIQU Appointed As A RM6277 Crown Commercial Service Supplier
We are pleased to announce that VIQU has been named as a Crown Commercial Service supplier for the Non Clinical Staffing framework agreement RM6277.
By Nicholas Hopkins 