Specialist Technology Recruitment

[ Nationwide Coverage ]

Connecting technology professionals with industry-leading employers across the UK

Our experience in technology, deep market expertise and extensive candidate networks enable us to source exceptional technical talent with precision and speed.

96%

Businesses who choose to
recruit with us again

[ Digital Transformation & IT Managed Services ]

IT Service Provider Specialists

Context is a leading recruitment consultancy in the UK’s IT services sector

Partnered with over 100 UK IT services businesses
Sourcing permanent, contract and interim talent across all technical skillsets, at all seniority levels
We work with IT service providers of all sizes, from small and ambitious MSP's to large-scale Cloud and Digital Transformation specialists

“I’m delighted to recommend Context for their outstanding support and reliability as a recruitment partner.

Their ability to understand the nuances of our requirements and align them with the right candidates set them apart as a truly exceptional recruitment business.

Their contributions have significantly impacted our teams’ success.”

Head of HR

“Context have supplied permanent and contract recruitment services to ANS for over 9 years.

They’re a professional, consultative and personable team with a deep understanding of the UK’s IT services sector. They have proved an exceptional, trusted recruitment partner delivering top-tier talent across all technical skillets with precision and efficiency.

I wholeheartedly recommend their services.”

Talent Acquisition Manager

Microsoft UK Partner
of the Year

“The guys at Context have proven themselves to be very adept at finding unusually shaped needles in very large haystacks. Always positive and determined, even with roles that prove more difficult to fill.

Context have taken the time to gain a good understanding of our culture and values which makes the recruitment a more productive, less time consuming process.”

Operations Director

“Context are one of the best recruitment agencies I have worked with. They've helped us source 20+ high quality candidates for my busy department. They demonstrate commitment and attention to detail and are prompt with communication and feedback.

Best of all they are never pushy or evasive during the interviewing process and fully respect our requirements and decisions. I can confidently recommend Context in all areas of IT recruitment.”

Technical Support Manager

[ Featured Opportunities ]

IT Leadership

Head of IT

London (hybrid working)

Up to £100,000 PA

A rapidly expanding, highly acquisitive, multi-site business is seeking a commercially minded, technical Head of IT to lead enterprise-wide technology services.

Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across applications, infrastructure, and service management, driving digital transformation, M&A integration and continuous modernisation while ensuring secure, resilient and business-aligned IT operations.

Further details

DevOps / Infrastructure

Senior DevOps Engineer

London (Hybrid)

Up to £95,000 + 20% bonus

*Extremely exciting* role with a global entertainment business. They're looking for a Senior DevOps Platform Engineer to manage hybrid cloud and on-prem platforms. Prod ownership, not CI/CD-only: highly bursty, latency-sensitive workloads.

You will build and scale Kubernetes (GKE and self-managed), co-own operational MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB, run monitoring/logging, automate with IaC, harden and tune platforms, manage cloud access and support engineering teams across regions.

They need production K8s, HA design, observability (Grafana/Prometheus/ELK), Terraform/Ansible/Packer/Bash and strong Linux. Hybrid K8s and hands-on DB ops (especially sharded on-prem MongoDB) are a plus.

Further details

Cyber Security

Information Security Manager

Birmingham (hybrid working)

£650 p/d (inside IR35)

Public-facing CNI business needs a hands-on Information Security Manager to own the cyber landscape, third-party SOC, incidents, risk and compliance (ISO 27001, NIS, GDPR and PCI DSS).

Work includes the cyber roadmap and strategy, Security by Design, vulnerability and pen-test programmes, playbooks, audits and senior reporting.

They want a manager with both strategic and technical depth: SOC oversight, incident response, ISO 27001/NIST, threat/risk assessments, Azure/M365, and tools such as Rapid7, Sophos MTR and ServiceNow.

Further details

IT Leadership

Head of Digital Solutions

Midlands

£90,000 - £100,000 + bonus + car allowance

Leading UK manufacturer is hiring a Head of Digital to own ERP, IT, digital solutions, data & analytics, automation and AI. Strong focus on getting more value from ERP to improve efficiency and performance.

Highly visible role: set the digital and ERP strategy and roadmap, govern and optimise critical systems, run transformation and automation programmes, build data/AI capability, keep platforms secure and scalable, manage projects, suppliers and investment and lead the Digital team.

You'll need to be a commercially minded senior leader with ERP transformation experience in a multi-site environment, with programme/change skills, knowledge of data, automation, AI and cyber.

Further details

AI and Machine Learning

AI Architect

Remote - UK

£90,000 - £95,000

Leading UK managed services provider seeking an AI Solutions Architect to embed AI across its portfolio and build sellable AI offerings for public and private-sector clients.

You'll define AI strategy, architecture and governance; design secure, scalable solutions; create reusable products and automation; advise customers through discovery and delivery; support bids and workshops; and keep work compliant.

Experience required with Generative AI, LLMs, agents, RAG and knowledge systems, plus solution/data architecture, APIs, security-by-design, automation and customer-facing consultancy.

Further details

Technical Architecture

Technical Solutions Architect

London (Hybrid)

£750 - £850 p/d (Outside IR35)

Highly profitable, acquisitive engineering business (8–10 deals a year) needs a TSA on a contract basic to design and assure enterprise solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, data and security.

Work includes HLDs/LLDs, integration and API design, M&A due diligence and migration planning, Copilot/Power Platform solutions, TDA/architecture governance and reducing risk and technical debt.

Hands-on architecture role requiring strong Azure and M365 experience, secure/resilient design skills, M&A and transformation delivery, AI/automation knowledge and the ability to turn business needs into practical, documented solutions.

Further details

Data and BI

Senior Data Engineer

London (Hybrid)

£650 p/d (inside IR35)

Household-name critical national infrastructure organisation requires a Senior Data Engineer for large-scale data work for an initial 6 month contract.

You'll design, build and maintain robust pipelines using modern ETL/ELT and data-lake patterns. Strong hands-on AWS (S3, Glue, Athena) and Git required. You will also contribute to solution design, including consumption and reporting layers.

Collaborative role shaping scalable data platforms and delivering real business value.

Further details

Data Centre (Security)

Security Manager

Farnborough

£50,000 - £54,000

Major data centre operator needs an experienced Security Manager to lead physical security across high-assurance sites serving critical infrastructure, public-sector and regulated clients.

DV clearance will be a requirement (you do not need to be currently cleared).

You will own the physical security strategy, apply defence-in-depth, run risk and threat assessments and keep sites compliant with HMG SPF, GovS 007, NPSA guidance, LPS standards and FSC.

Oversight covers access control, CCTV, perimeter and intrusion systems, government-style risk artefacts, audits and senior/client briefings.

Further details

INTERIM & CONTRACT SPECIALISTS

Unlock interim and contract talent

Niche expertise. Instant scale. Full flexibility.

Our rigorously maintained network of top-tier contract and interim technology resources facilitates swift identification and delivery of precisely matched technical expertise.

>Meticulous matching to requirements
>Best-in-class timesheet and payroll processes
>IR35 compliance
>Deep market intelligence
>Accurate rate benchmarking
>Advice and support to new contractors

“I've worked with Context Recruitment for a number of years now. They constantly deliver high quality candidates and have a pretty unique ability to listen to the subtle qualities required of a role and reflect them well in the options presented.

One further point that appeals strongly to me is that I feel very comfortable scoping out a role, knowing they will give me honest advice, and not dress it up in a way that would make a sale more likely.

Five stars....”

Digital Transformation Director

“Context Recruitment provide a very personal service to any brand and they have expert knowledge in their area.

They understand the requirement, deliver to tight deadlines and are all round honest, professional guys.

I would highly recommend their services.”

Senior Talent Partner – Technology and Digital

“I have worked with Context on numerous occasions over the years. Dealing with agencies every day, I can honestly say they are a cut above the rest.

They go out of their way to understand requirements, only present the very best candidates and are as authentic and professional as they come.

I trust them 100% and am looking forward to being able to work with them again.”

Recruitment Manager

92%

Interim Placement Success

Insight Into Our Expertise

Rooted in our Kernel

From SOC Analysts and Security Engineers to CISO’s, we source the cyber experts needed to defend your infrastructure against evolving digital threats.

More than a decade of experience supporting security hires across multiple sectors including Managed Security Services, Critical National Infrastructure and Defence.

>Senior Leadership
>Security Operations [SecOps / SOC]
>Security Engineering & Architecture
>Identity & Access Management
>Governance, Risk & Compliance
>Business Continuity & Resilience
>Cloud & Infrastructure Security
>Offensive Security

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“My experience working with Context on a recent hire has proven to me the real benefit in finding the right recruitment partner. The team had the knowledge and experience to understand what we were looking for in a SOC Lead role.

All the candidates put forward were strong with good variety in background and experience, which ultimately helped us converge on what we were really looking for. Most importantly the team put focus on a positive candidate experience.

They represented the company well, attracting and supporting talent through the process in the right way, which is really important to me as a hiring manager.”

Senior Director, IT & Cyber Security

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“ANS Group recently engaged Context Recruitment on an exclusive basis to double the size of our established Microsoft Sentinel based SOC.

Context proved an exceptional partner, delivering top-tier talent with precision and efficiency.

Their deep understanding of the Microsoft Security ecosystem combined with their proactive and strategic approach resulted in a seamless and successful recruitment campaign.”

Talent Acquisition Manager

Microsoft UK Partner
of the Year

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“Context have provided exceptional recruitment services to me personally and as a hiring manager. They have been able to identify the highest quality candidates that in many cases we’ve been able to offer roles to, particularly in the areas of cyber and network security architecture.

Their personal, professional approach and commitment to finding the right candidates, often where there are hard to find skill sets involved has been key.

We continue to use Context and I am happy to recommend their services. ”

Chief Information Security Officer

FTSE100 Engineering Services Business (NDA)

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“Context are genuine, honest, proactive and will go the extra mile.

They are honestly a pleasure to work with.”

Information Security Manager

Proven IT Leadership Recruitment Partner

Context have helped hundreds of businesses with the recruitment of permanent and interim technology leaders.

Our expertise covers all roles within IT leadership, from IT Managers and Technical Architects to Technology Directors and C-Suite appointments.

We have developed extensive senior candidate networks, enabling us to deliver exceptional technology leaders fast, who drive digital transformation and lasting business impact.

>C-Suite
>IT & Digital Directors
>Heads of IT & Engineering
>Cyber Security & Risk Leadership
>Data, Analytics & AI Leadership
>Programme & Delivery Management
>IT, Infrastructure & Applications Management
>Enterprise, Solution & Technical Architecture

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Digital Transformation Director

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“Context has been a key recruitment partner for our technology leadership roles.

Their understanding of the rail sector's unique challenges, combined with their strong candidate network, delivered excellent results.

Highly recommended.”

Finance Director

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Recruitment Manager

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“Context are the consummate recruitment professionals and I have found their approach refreshing.

They are personable individuals, providing sound advice when required, challenging the status quo when appropriate and always keeping me updated on progress of our recruitment campaigns.

It was a pleasure to work with them and wish them both every success.

I would not hesitate to recommend them to prospective clients or candidates.”

Head of IT

Infrastructure Underpinned

Context support many of the most demanding technology businesses in the UK with permanent and contract hiring for cloud and on-premise environments.

Technology agnostic, our expertise covers all roles within cloud and IT infrastructure, from support through to architecture and design.

The more technical, the better!

>Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering
>Cloud & Platform Architecture & Engineering
>Networking and Connectivity
>Systems, Compute & Storage
>Identity, Access and Endpoint Management
>Secure Systems Architecture & Engineering
>Service Desk & Technical Support
>Data centre & Critical Facilities Engineering

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“Context Recruitment have helped ANS to recruit some highly skilled people into senior technical roles.

Their refreshing approach and their candidate library are second to none.”

Lead Enterprise Architect

Microsoft UK Partner
of the Year

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Head of HR – Divisional

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“Context are one of the best recruitment agencies I have worked with and they have helped us source 20+ high quality candidates for our busy department. They demonstrate commitment and attention to detail when sourcing candidates and are prompt with communication and feedback.

Best of all they are never pushy or evasive during the interviewing process and fully respect our requirements and decisions.

I can confidently recommend Context in all areas of recruitment, based on many successful hires.”

Technical Support Manager

Racked with Talent

Context specialise in identifying, attracting and securing the highest-calibre professionals across technology focussed critical infrastructure.

With an extensive candidate network across the UK’s booming data centre market, we specialise in permanent and contract recruitment for live operations and new-build programmes.

Our focus is on technical hires, from infrastructure and white-space roles to NOC, critical facilities and campus leadership.

>Site Leadership
>Data Centre Technicians
>Critical Facilities Engineers
>Network Engineers & Architects
>Structured Cabling & Fibre Technicians
>Systems Administrators
>DCIM / BMS Specialists
>NOC Analysts

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“I had the pleasure of working with the team at Context IT Recruitment during a senior recruitment campaign for one of our CBRE Data Centre Solutions customers. Throughout the process, they demonstrated an excellent understanding of the data centre market, taking the time to fully understand the technical requirements, the customer culture and the calibre of individual we were looking for.

The quality of candidates presented was consistently high, with each one carefully selected and well aligned to the brief. Their communication was professional, responsive and transparent throughout, providing valuable market insight and maintaining a proactive approach at every stage.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Context to any organisation looking for a recruitment partner with genuine expertise in the data centre sector.”

Head of Data Centres

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“Ark Data Centres have used Context Recruitment's services for 2 years now and I can honestly say working with them has been a blessing!

They really understand our position and the culture that we live and breathe by, which shows in all the candidates they have found us.

I would highly recommend Context Recruitment to any data centre business looking to use a recruitment agency.”

People and Personnel Security Manager

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Head of HR – Divisional

Government Commercial Agency Supplier

As a specialist IT recruitment consultancy on the Government Commercial Agency framework, Context bring deep technical expertise and strong candidate networks to the public sector.

We deliver the highest quality shortlists with improved candidate matching and faster submission times, helping public sector organisations secure the right IT talent and significantly reduce time-to-hire.

Our Services

What We Do

We provide specialist recruitment solutions at all seniority levels for permanent, contract and interim IT engagements.

Senior Technology Leadership: Provide strategic leadership, drive digital transformation and deliver technology vision.
Data Centre Technology: Design, manage and optimise mission-critical data centre environments.
Cloud and Infrastructure: Design, build and support secure, scalable cloud, hybrid and on-premise environments.
Project Delivery and Digital Transformation: Deliver strategic IT projects driving technology-enabled business change.
DevOps and Platform Engineering: Manage automated, resilient, scalable infrastructure and modern deployment pipelines.
Data and Analytics: Manipulate complex data into valuable insights and strategic advantage.
Networking and Connectivity: Design, implement and optimise secure, high-performance enterprise networks.
AI and Machine Learning: Build advanced models and generative AI solutions that transform business capabilities.
Information and Cyber Security: Safeguard critical systems, data and infrastructure against evolving threats.
Business Applications: Implement, optimise and support mission-critical enterprise systems.
Service Desk and ITSM: Provision of exceptional user support and efficient, ITIL-aligned service management.
Software Engineering: Design, build and maintain complex applications and platforms.

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Over the past six years, Context Recruitment has been a valued partner on our PSL, consistently supporting us with high-quality recruitment services across a range of hiring needs.

Their team has taken the time to truly understand our business, culture, and the specific requirements of each role, enabling them to deliver candidates who are not only technically capable but also a strong fit for our organisation.

Throughout our partnership, they have successfully helped us attract exceptional talent, often in highly competitive markets and have become a trusted extension of our internal Talent Acquisition function. (1/2)

Talent Acquisition Manager

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What sets Context apart is their professionalism, responsiveness and commitment to building long-term relationships rather than simply filling vacancies.

They communicate openly throughout the recruitment process, provide valuable market insight and consistently demonstrate a proactive and consultative approach.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Context Recruitment to any organisation looking for a reliable, knowledgeable and results-driven recruitment partner. (2/2)

Talent Acquisition Manager

“

I had the pleasure of working with the team at Context Recruitment during a senior recruitment campaign for one of our CBRE Data Centre Solutions customers.

Throughout the process they demonstrated an excellent understanding of the data centre market, taking the time to fully understand the technical requirements, the customer culture and the calibre of individual we were looking for.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Context Recruitment to any organisation looking for a recruitment partner with genuine expertise in the data centre sector.

Head of Data Centres

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Context Recruitment have supplied permanent and contract recruitment services to ANS for over 9 years. They’re a professional, consultative and personable team with a deep understanding of the UK’s IT services sector.

Context have proved an exceptional, trusted recruitment partner delivering top-tier talent to ANS Group across all technical skillets with precision and efficiency.

I wholeheartedly recommend their services.

Talent Acquisition Manager

“

I've worked with Context Recruitment for a number of years now. They constantly deliver high quality candidates and have a pretty unique ability to listen to the subtle qualities required of a role and reflect them well in the options presented.

One further point that appeals strongly to me is that I feel very comfortable scoping out a role, knowing they will give me honest advice, and not dress it up in a way that would make a sale more likely.

Five stars....

Digital Transformation Director

“

The guys at Context have proven themselves to be very adept at finding unusually shaped needles in very large haystacks. Always positive and determined, even with roles that prove more difficult to fill.

Context have taken the time to gain a good understanding of our culture and values which makes the recruitment a more productive, less time consuming process.

Operations Director

“

Context are one of the best recruitment agencies I have worked with and they have helped us source 20+ high quality candidates for our busy department.

They demonstrate commitment and attention to detail when sourcing candidates and are prompt with communication and feedback. Best of all they are never pushy or evasive during the interviewing process, and fully respect our requirements and decisions.

I can confidently recommend Context in all areas of recruitment, based on many successful hires.

Technical Support Manager

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Without sounding cliché I have never worked with recruitment company like them. They have spent time getting to know us as an organisation and the people who make our company what it is.

They take great detail in only sending over candidates who they truly believe not only fit the skill sets we are looking for but also the culture of our organisation.

They have placed more successful candidates with us than any other agency we have partnered with, and this success is down to their diligent work ethic.

HR Director

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Kyocera / Annodata have worked with Context Recruitment for many years and they have been a pleasure to work with during this time.

They provide regular communication at all stages of the recruitment process and have proved highly effective in assisting with key senior hires.

Highly recommended!

HR Business Partner

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Ark Data Centres have used Context Recruitment's services for over 2 years now and I can honestly say working with them has been a blessing! They really understand our position and the culture that we live and breathe by, which shows in all the candidates they have found us.

I would highly recommend Context Recruitment to any data centre business looking to use a recruitment agency.

People and Personnel Security Manager

“

Context Recruitment provide a very personal service to any brand and they have expert knowledge in their area.

They understand the requirement, deliver to tight deadlines and are all round honest, professional guys.

I would highly recommend their services.

Senior Talent Partner, Technology & Digital

“

My experience working with Context on a recent hire has proven to me the real benefit in finding the right recruitment partner.

The team had the knowledge and experience to understand what we were looking for in a SOC Lead role. All the candidates put forward were strong with good variety in background and experience, which ultimately helped us converge on what we were really looking for.

They represented the company well, attracting and supporting talent through the process in the right way, which is really important to me as a hiring manager.

Senior Director

“

Context Recruitment have helped ANS to recruit some highly skilled people into senior technical roles.

Their refreshing approach and their candidate library are second to none.

Lead Enterprise Architect

Microsoft UK Partner
of the Year

“

I have worked with Context on numerous occasions over the years.

Dealing with agencies every day, I can honestly say they are a cut above the rest.

They go out of their way to understand requirements, only present the very best candidates and are as authentic and professional as they come.

I trust them 100% and am looking forward to being able to work with them again.

Recruitment Manager

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The team at Context have been fantastic on the recruitment campaigns they have worked for Documation. They listen closely to our requirements and have developed an excellent understanding of our business and what we typically look for in a successful candidate.

This thorough approach has helped ensure that Context have consistently put quality individuals in front of us on each of the campaigns they have been involved in.

I look forward to our continued partnership on future campaigns.

Professional Services Manager