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We charge a 15% fee for your first vacancy and future IT vacancies provided we are given a 10 day head start over any other agencies.
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We connect top software developers with leading organisations nationwide. With over 25 years of experience in delivering successful recruitment campaigns, our proven track record and expertise will support you in attracting the most challenging skill sets to hire.
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Dedicated to connecting software engineers and developers with job opportunities and challenging specialist projects with the best employers. We work closely with you to find the right fit for between you and your future employer.
Whether you're an employer looking for skilled professionals or a developer seeking your next role, Ashdown will work closely in partnership with you to meet your goals.
Software Consultants
Need temporary software development skills? Want the specific skill set a Software consultant can offer? Ashdown have an extensive network of consultants with the experience, knowledge and flexibility required for your development project.
Ashdown will promote your development role within our network of highly skilled development professionals to ensure a precise match of industry sectors, project experience and specialised development skills, with certified expertise. Additionally, we provide guidance and assistance with IR35 regulations and compliance.
Considering a career as a software development consultant? Deciding which Software development or software testing qualifications to take? Starting out can be daunting. Our guide can help you on your journey.
We build strong working relationships with both our clients and consultants alike, enabling us to make the perfect match, helping to keep your developement projects on track.
Every consultant is screened and interviewed before every engagement, ensuring we meet the high standards expected of our clients.
Executive Search
The Ashdown Group Executive Search team is committed to sourcing senior management, C suite and Director level tech leaders.
Our Executive Search team are accomplished operating at board level, having worked with hundreds of public and private sector organisations, Government organisations, FTSE and global companies.
Our exclusive network of IT Executives trust us to find placements specifically suited to their individual skill set. We have built a strong reputation within the IT sector and built long standing relationships with board level executives.
Our proven approach backs up our reputation as a trusted executive partner. We help organisations build leadership teams that drive profitability and create long-term competitive advantage. Contact us in confidence to discuss your next Executive hire.
Why Ashdown IT?
Our greatest asset is our team. In a highly competitive industry our recruitment consultants add value to every vacancy by working in partnership with you. We will work exactly the way you want to, providing experience, IT industry insights and up-to date IT salary guides to ensure your hiring process runs smoothly. The depth of our network has helped us achieve great success for our customers, with 85% of our roles registered by returning employers, many using us to register jobs exclusively. Our Head Office is in London, with remote IT recruiters throughout the UK.
Market Leading Value
Our agency fees are transparent and fair, charging 15% of basic salary when working as sole supplier, whilst maintaining an excellent level of service. Over 85% of our business comes from returning clients, many recruiting for software developers on an exclusive basis. We are one of the highest rated IT recruitment agencies in the UK,
Technical Expertise
For over two decades we have been at the forefront of IT recruitment. We take pride in our ability to match your requirements with the skills and experience needed for the role you are looking to fill. Whether your search is for expertise in a specific software, candidates for permanent positions or consultants to help complete a development project, we provide recruitment solutions that deliver.
Access to more software developers
Your vacancy will be marketed to one of the largest private networks of software developers and engineers in the UK, many not available elsewhere. We have worked with thousands of permanent and contract IT consultants, covering all technologies and specialisms. Our team are dedicated to finding the right candidates for your company, and we relish working on roles where other recruiters have failed.
Recruitment Guaranteed
We want your new recruit to be succcesful, which is why we go the extra mile to make sure that they are a perfect fit for you and your company. We also want to continue working with you on future recruitment requirements, so if, in the unlikely event that a candidate doesn’t work out within the first 3 months, we will carry out the entire hiring process again or offer a 100% rebate - guaranteed.
Trusted by
The Ashdown Group have been Macro 4 UK’s preferred supplier of new IT talent for over 10 years. They have provided us with excellent candidates at our EMEA HQ and at our other UK offices in Manchester and Coventry.
As experts in the field of IT recruitment, I confidently recommend The Ashdown Group as a professional and reliable supplier.
Director at Macro 4
I would highly recommend Ashdown Group for any IT hiring needs. In my experience, their recruiters have a good understanding of the job market at any given time and often provide valuable market insights I might not always be aware of. Excellent pre and post-hire communication. In general, profiles received from the recruiting teams are well matched to requirements.
Jaques De Wet - Global Infrastructure Services Manager - Lebara
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