IT Recruitment Agency in London

Do you have an IT vacancy? Are you struggling to find the right person for the role? If you need an IT Recruitment Agency in London there are plenty of agencies to choose from. So how should you decide who to deal with?

 

First of all, always try to look beyond how a company markets itself. Marketing is the same whether you're dealing with a product or a company. It's all about projecting an image to build trust and entice customers. It doesn't matter how many awards they claim to have, how glossy their promo brochure is or how fancy the office. None of it matters when it comes to sourcing the right person for your business. What does hold value and makes an agency worth dealing with are its people. You need to find an IT Recruitment Agency in London with Consultants you are happy to work with long term.

 

Secondly, understanding how an agency operates will also influence your choice of agency. The needs of your business will affect the type and size of the agency you choose. For example:

●     Large Multinational Agencies: These large agencies have the advantage of overseas offices, so they can be helpful when trying to source rare skills or remote workers.

●     Large Multi-Discipline Agencies: Able to cover multiple disciplines and assist across various recruitment areas, not just IT.

●     Large Specialist Agencies: Large IT Recruitment Agencies often have numerous offices across the country, making it easier to interview and source candidates from other locations.

●     Niche Agencies: Smaller agencies that specialise in a niche area of IT Recruitment such as Fintech, SAP or Cyber Security.

●     Small Specialist Agencies: Small IT Recruitment Agencies generally have more experienced consultants and are more agile and flexible than their larger multi-office counterparts.

 

Generally, larger IT Recruitment Agencies in London offer a more comprehensive range of services and cope with higher recruitment volumes. A high percentage of their work is with large national and international companies where the agency is part of a "recruitment panel". Typically this is a group of 5-6 agencies that receive all recruitment requirements and work to an agreed commission rate.  In a large agency, the IT Recruitment Consultant usually functions as the client contact while a team of Resourcers work behind the scenes contacting and sourcing talent.  This can be a very effective recruitment model, but it depends heavily on good communication between the consultant and resources. Poor communication can result in a disconnect between the client's expectations and the resumes provided.

 

On the other hand, smaller IT Recruitment Agencies may operate with several consultants sharing a Resourcer or no Resourcer at all. There is a risk that consultants in this situation can struggle to manage their time and fulfil all vacancy requests. However, consultants in a niche or small agency usually have a solid technical background and strong industry networks they can rely on. This not only helps when identifying talent for a role but also when it comes to selling the position to prospective recruits.

 

Finally, often the most reliable way to find an IT Recruitment Agency in London is to follow up recommendations from business contacts. Not only do you have a trustworthy review of their performance, but you'll also have a named consultant to contact. If you don't have a referral, start by contacting local agencies, checking out their websites, and reading any independent reviews you can find. An agency should welcome any new client enquiry and provide immediate follow-up. If you are unimpressed with the response time, it's probably best to look for another agency.

 

HW Select is an independent IT Recruitment Consultancy specialising in the London market. We employ specialist consultants that have the technical knowledge and industry contacts to secure the very best talent the market has to offer. Talk to us today so we can be there for your recruitment needs tomorrow.