Our IT Recruitment Agency Helps You Source, Attract, And Retain The Best Permanent and Contract IT Talent 

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If you need to be flexible but want certainty at the same time, Crimson’s contract recruitment service is the answer.

We make it our business to maintain a robust network of highly sought-after people to ensure our clients have an instant advantage. We can also help you navigate IR35.

Each is screened to the standards we know clients expect and we ensure that, whether it is a contract or a permanent position, you are guaranteed the same care and attention to detail when it comes to securing the highest calibre and most appropriate individual to meet your needs.

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Did you know Crimson was recently named as one of ‘ The UK’s leading tech recruiters’ in a report by the Financial Times?

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Unlike some other IT recruitment agencies, Crimson has a dedicated team that specialises in supplying permanent recruitment solutions. This team will find you the right people for your IT department.

In today’s world employers cannot afford to take risks when it comes to IT recruitment. The costs and implications of getting it wrong means working with the best suppliers is critical.

Crimson is committed to devising and implementing IT recruitment campaigns that combine intelligent research with meticulous screening and deliver exceptional candidates that will help your organisation for years to come.

We base our services on your needs. Whether you’re looking for one-off IT recruitment or an ongoing agreement.

If you need advice, you can call us on: 01675 466 477

  • Managed Recruitment

    Crimson’s managed service is designed to provide you with a cost-effective, reliable, and fully comprehensive solution to your recruitment needs.

    Our bespoke solutions draw on the experience and knowledge of our team who use proven methodology and technology to analyse, build and deliver a recruitment process designed for your individual needs saving you time and money.

    We can help you manage relationships with recruitment suppliers to ensure you’re always getting the best value. We can also deliver retained recruitment campaigns that can cater for the most complex brief as well as manage specific events bringing candidates to you directly.

  • Retained Recruitment

    Taking the pain away from hunting those hard-to-find IT specialists.

    Our retained recruitment services are designed to give you a pain free solution that allows you to concentrate on your business whilst we focus on the detail needed to generate the results you need.

    You benefit from a dedicated, experienced team who utilise Crimson’s extensive resources combined with the most advanced recruitment techniques to ensure your requirements are met within your timescales.

    Our retained recruitment campaigns are particularly valuable for time critical or niche roles and spreading the cost over the stages of the recruitment process provides you with both flexibility and peace of mind.

    If you are looking for high calibre people you need to work with a high quality partner who will work closely to improve your recruitment process investing their time and expertise to secure the right candidates for your business. That’s why more and more organisations choose Crimson.

  • Navigating IR35

    As part of the global Nash Squared Group, there are few organisations who know this space better.

    As a Group we have managed tens of thousands of contractors and service providers in a highly compliant way for over three decades, working in some of the most rigorous and regulated sectors.

    During 2017 we helped many of our major public sector clients, and thousands of contractors, deal with the IR35 changes. We also have a wide range of experience working in other countries that have implemented very similar legislation (for example the 2016 DBA Act in the Netherlands).

    In addition, we run webinars, conduct research and write articles on this topic. Our insights and opinions have been quoted in the Financial Times, Computer Weekly as well as contractor press.


CIO Executive Search is dedicated to delivering high-calibre technology leaders such as CIOS, CISOS and IT Directors.

Our handpicked team are experts in CIO recruitment, having partnered with hundreds of public and private sector organisations, Government departments and agencies, universities, charities, NHS Trusts, and local authorities.

Our unparalleled network, market insight and proven approach solidify our reputation as a trusted advisor. So, if you’re looking for visionary tech leaders who unite people and technology through innovative and inclusive leadership, please contact us to discuss your confidential hire.

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We are driven by integrity and our passion for innovative, inclusive recruitment. We can help you attract and retain diverse talent.

Crimson uses virtual interview software that enables clients to get to know candidates via a video profile. You will feel more confident about your shortlist, and your candidates will feel more comfortable when it’s time for their face-to-face interview with you. Ask us about virtual interviewing for your next recruitment campaign.

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The strength and depth you need along the change journey

Crimson is part of Nash Squared, the leading global provider of talent and technology solutions. Crimson has the bandwidth to meet your ambitions while remaining an independent, agile partner. Our outlook also enables us to help you to meet your talent needs.