
About Us
Born in 2014 with the aim to bring an excellent quality of service and life to clients, candidates and our team.

We could write a lot of mumbo jumbo here about how we’re the best recruitment agency since sliced bread, but you’ve probably heard it all before, so here’s what you actually need to know about us.
Where we started...
In 2014, our Managing Director Matt was bored of the never-ending corporate recruitment rat run. Matt and 4 ex-colleagues took a leap of faith… and with that, VIQU was born.
Where we are now...
We’re an IT & tech recruitment agency with over 25 members of staff spread across 2 offices in central Birmingham and Southampton. Our 2 teams comprise of experienced IT recruiters that have the knowledge and determination to give our clients and candidates great results whilst delivering a top-notch service.
We’ve always prioritised the quality of life our clients, candidates and team have, and we're proud to say that this philosophy has continued to sit at the heart of the business.
Our Timeline
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Our founders meet to discuss their vision for VIQU
7th August -
Our founders film our iconic The A (VIQU Team video)
8th September -
VIQU opens for business
9th October -
VIQU opens newly decorated office
10th June -
VIQU’s APSCo prestigious membership is confirmed
11th July -
VIQU’s 1st birthday celebration
12th October -
Team trip to Dublin for Christmas conference
13th December -
VIQU’s 2nd birthday celebration
14th October -
Team trip to St Petersburg for Christmas conference
15th December -
VIQU wins APSCo ‘Awards for Excellence’ Best Client Initiative of the Year 2017
16th October -
VIQU’s 3rd birthday celebration
17th October -
Christmas conference in Dubai
18th December -
VIQU opens Southampton office
19th May -
Matt and Niyaa’s Dal Shoker create the Recruitment Canaries
20th June -
Lauren and Matt sign our Time to Change pledge
13th September -
VIQU is a finalist for APSCO ‘Awards for Excellence’ Recruitment Company of the Year £3-10m Turnover
22nd September -
VIQU’s 4th birthday celebration
23rd October -
Christmas conference in Dubai
24th December -
Our team took part in a photo shoot to support the launch of our new website.
1st August -
VIQU’s 5th birthday celebration
25th October -
Havana incentive trip
26th November -
Our team took part in a photo shoot to support the launch of our new website.
31st December


Taking Mental Health Seriously
Let’s be honest, working in the recruitment industry isn’t always unicorns and fairies, there are a lot of tough days. In fact, a recent survey identified the recruitment sector as the most stressful working environment for UK employees, with 82% of consultants saying that they feel stressed whilst at work.
In the summer of 2018, we decided to join the Time to Change movement. We were pleased to have our proposal accepted first time round without any edits.
Since then, we have continued emphasising the importance of positive mental health. In 2020, our Managing Director Matt was asked to be an ambassador for Mental Health in Recruitment, a fantastic initiaitve that aims to remove discrimination and normalise conversations and actions around mental health in the recruitment industry.

We’re Nothing Without Our Team
We like to say that we're hard to join, and even harder to leave. Now that's not because we tie members of our recruitment team to a chair and refuse to let them go, it’s because we genuinely care about them and their quality of life in and out of work!
Join us Meet our teamOur Latest Team News

VIQU Named ‘Best Recruitment Team of the Year’
I am delighted to announce VIQU's win at the Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards 2020. Being named 'Best Recruitment Team of the Year' is a fantastic acknowledgement of the hard work our team displayed throughout 2020.

By Matt Collingwood

‘Tis the Season to… Innovate!
We wondered what sort of innovations led to the kind of 21st century Christmas traditions we all know and love. So, we pulled together a list of tech and innovation inspired Christmas facts for you to enjoy!

By VIQU

Is Christmas the Perfect Time for IT Job Hunters?
From my 10+ years in IT recruitment, I can safely say that the myth around recruitment in December is far from the truth, and I hope this article sheds some light on the myth and why IT professionals should start their job search now!

By Nicholas Hopkins