Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted IT Recruitment Partner in Leeds
4 I T Recruitment has been a trusted name in IT and digital recruitment since 1999, serving Yorkshire, the North West, and the Midlands. Our client-focused approach prioritises long-term partnerships over transactional interactions, eliminating outdated practices like cold calling. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in permanent and contract placements, offering tailored solutions for both candidates and businesses. Our dedicated teams provide pre-screened candidates, market expertise, and strategic hiring advice, ensuring cultural and technical fit. As a training academy, we develop recruitment talent, maintaining industry-leading standards.Our commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and ethical practices has earned us a reputation as a preferred recruitment partner. We adapt to evolving market demands, leveraging collaborative project teams and innovative strategies. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, efficient communication, and ability to meet urgent staffing needs. Headquartered in Leeds, we combine local market knowledge with national reach. Our values-driven approach ensures candidates and clients receive personalised support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Recruitment
IT Recruitment
Digital Recruitment
Training Academy
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 21 years of specialist IT recruitment expertise
- Our client-focused approach eliminates cold calling entirely
- We operate a leading recruitment training academy
- Dedicated teams handle permanent and contract placements
- Proven track record in urgent candidate delivery
What people say
Excellent communication
Professional and efficient
Proactive support
Transparent process
Prompt response times
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in permanent IT recruitment across Yorkshire, the North West, and the Midlands. Our consultants thoroughly pre-screen candidates to ensure both technical competence and cultural fit. With 21 years of market expertise, we provide tailored hiring solutions for businesses seeking long-term IT professionals, while supporting candidates through career transitions.
Contract Recruitment
Our contract recruitment service delivers IT professionals for short-term projects across multiple sectors. We maintain a resilient network of contractors available at short notice, ensuring clients receive timely solutions for mission-critical assignments. Our dedicated team supports contractors through the entire engagement lifecycle.
Training Academy
4it's Talent Academy trains recruitment consultants from foundational skills to advanced techniques. Our structured development programme focuses on ethical practices and relationship-building, avoiding outdated methods like cold calling. Graduates become specialists in IT recruitment with ongoing career progression opportunities.
Digital Recruitment
We supply digital specialists including software engineers, data analysts, and cybersecurity professionals. Our consultants maintain in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and market trends. Clients benefit from strategic hiring advice while candidates receive career guidance aligned with industry developments.
Business Change Recruitment
Our business change recruitment focuses on professionals driving organisational transformation. We place experts in project management, process improvement, and digital transformation across various industries. Our consultants understand the unique challenges of change initiatives, matching specialists with appropriate implementation opportunities.
People
Esther Procter
Founding Director
With over two decades in IT recruitment, Esther co-founded 4it in 1999 and pioneered its client-focused approach. She specialises in building long-term relationships and has placed numerous IT professionals in permanent roles.
Kilian Sloan
Recruitment Consultant
Kilian has earned recognition for his proactive support in contract placements, maintaining transparent communication throughout the recruitment process. He specialises in infrastructure and business analysis roles.
Ruth Paxton
Recruitment Consultant
Ruth has supported IT contractors for over 13 years, providing market insights and career guidance. She contributes to 4it's training academy while managing client relationships.
Questions
What areas does 4it Recruitment cover?
We primarily serve Yorkshire, the North West, and the Midlands regions from our Leeds headquarters.
What IT specialisms do you recruit for?
We cover all IT disciplines including software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and business analysis.
Do you offer both permanent and contract roles?
Yes, we specialise in both permanent placements and contract assignments for IT professionals.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our resilient contractor network allows us to often deliver candidates within 24 hours for urgent requirements.
What support do you offer candidates?
We provide career guidance, market insights, and full support throughout the application and onboarding process.
Reviews (5)
Kamal
Nov 30, 2021
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4IT are a brilliant agency to work with, and all my contacts were courteous and professional throughout. I held off writing this till I received my first payment, but it was all smooth and clearly explained and in fact faster than I expected. Thanks to Ruth Paxton for initially putting me onto the process, and Stephen Lewis for working with to find the right role. Also Richard Walton for the seamless onboarding process. Finally thanks to Karen Tribe for very clearly explaining the process of payment and putting me though with no pain. Looking forward to many years working with the 4IT team.
James Obaseki
Nov 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
In this world of cut throat recruiment agencies..4it are breath of fresh air, always available and ready help support and resolve queries. I will highly recommend their service to any potential client.
In this world of cut throat recruiment agencies..4it are breath of fresh air, always available and ready help support and resolve queries. I will highly recommend their service to any potential client.
Georgia Holt
Sep 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Amazing company; very efficient & communicate well. Absolutely would recommend for anyone in the Tech Industry. Esther is an absolute star!
Amazing company; very efficient & communicate well. Absolutely would recommend for anyone in the Tech Industry. Esther is an absolute star!
Justin Poulter
Jul 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Great company, several people worked with me on a role, all were knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Thank you.
Great company, several people worked with me on a role, all were knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Thank you.
George Earl
Feb 28, 2021
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I have been talking with 4it for a while now and I have never had such a positive experience with a recruiter before. I got a call from Matt initially and have been really impressed by his dedication to find me a new role. Great communication and the only recruiter I have spoken to who has taken the time to get to know me personally to find me the right role. I'm kept up to date with application developments and it really makes a difference when you know the recruiter cares about you and not just filling a seat for a client. Highly recommend 4it and Matt to anyone looking for a new role in the
