Brighton IT Recruitment Agency

We specialise in connecting top tech talent with promising opportunities in Brighton, the UK, Europe and the US.

Adria Solutions Brighton Recruitment agency

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Brighton has earned its Silicon Beach reputation for good reason. A thriving gaming sector, a world-renowned SEO conference, and a creative culture that attracts talent from across the UK make it one of the most distinctive technology markets outside London. Adria Solutions places pre-vetted software engineers, gaming developers, cloud architects, cybersecurity professionals, UX designers, and digital marketing specialists with businesses across Brighton City Centre, Hove, and the wider East and West Sussex area. With over 20 years of specialist IT and digital recruitment experience, we help Brighton businesses hire the right talent faster in one of the UK’s most competitive coastal tech markets.

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Overcoming IT recruitment challenges in Brighton

Niche skills gap

The demand for specialised skills like C++, C#, Java, and AI in Brighton’s gaming sector exceeds the local talent supply. It’s harder to secure skilled professionals than in London.

Housing affordability

Brighton has one of the UK’s highest living costs, pushing many professionals to seek more affordable housing elsewhere, impacting the local talent pool for digital roles.

Remote work shift

The rise of hybrid and remote work has increased competition for Brighton employers. Candidates now seek flexible arrangements or freelance roles over permanent positions.

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From UX Designers to CTOs, we find the best

We’ve been helping companies of all sizes grow their marketing, digital and IT teams for 20+ years, using innovative recruiting methods to find the right fit every time.

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roles filled within the required time frame, meeting their hiring targets consistently

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of interviews at interview stage within 1 week of assignment sign-off

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shortlist efficiency across software engineering, IT, testing & senior roles

Delivering Specialist Talent Solutions for Synectics

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Reduction in time-to-hire across various IT roles

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Success rate in pre-screened candidates for tech roles

Efficient IT Talent Solutions for Aston Martin

Years trusting us for their niche IT and Digital roles

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Sourcing rate from CV to job placements

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Positive service feedback from the company stakeholders

Delivering Reliable IT Talent Solutions for APS Group

Years of dedicated recruitment support and expertise, aligned with its evolving needs

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Successfully filled key positions across departments, from support to C-suite

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Headcount expansion supported by Adria Solutions’ talent sourcing strategies

Fuelling Conferma’s Growth with Top Talent

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Sourcing the best talent in Brighton

Our extensive experience in digital marketing, IT, and digital recruitment, as well as our nationwide talent network, make us the best IT recruitment agency for Brighton organisations. When do we start?

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Our unique expertise gives you access to the latest talent insights in your niche industry. Having operated in the tech scene for 20+ years, we deeply understand the complexity of recruiting tech professionals in Brighton’s job market.

Our comprehensive database encompasses a network of contacts with industry leaders, professional groups, and local universities. By leveraging our network, employers gain access to a broader range of skilled candidates, and candidates get exposure to exclusive job opportunities.

Our consultants possess in-depth knowledge of the industry and the skills required for specific roles. We can guide and mentor your team and work closely with the different stakeholders to improve your candidate journey while tailoring your hiring strategies to attract the top candidates to Brighton.

We know how expensive it can be to advertise a role for weeks, even months, without filling it. Hiring delays in digital and tech roles prevent companies from moving forward with their plans. With our help, you can drastically cut hiring times, making your talent acquisition efforts cost-effective.

Hiring talent involves sensitive negotiations and discussions. Our team handles them with professionalism and tact, ensuring a smooth and stress-free recruitment process. A more positive recruitment journey for candidates means higher talent retention rates for you.

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Trusted by companies in Brighton

Known for indie digital agencies, guerrilla marketing campaigns, events like Brighton SEO or Dreamy Place, cultural offerings and buzzing summertime activity, this coastal city offers tech professionals excellent career opportunities, work-life balance and a more relaxed lifestyle than London. With lower living costs than London, Brighton attracts professionals seeking city benefits without the capital’s expenses. Work with our Brighton IT recruitment agency to find the best match for your organisation.

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FAQs

Answers to key questions about IT hiring and careers in Brighton.

We place across the full technology and digital spectrum including software engineers, gaming developers, DevOps and cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, data engineers, UX and UI designers, digital marketing managers, and technology leadership roles such as IT managers and CTOs. Brighton’s gaming, media, ecommerce, and digital agency sectors are particular strengths, and we have deep experience placing candidates with the specialist skills those industries require including C++, C#, Unity, and Java development.

Brighton is one of the most competitive digital hiring markets in the UK outside London. The concentration of gaming studios, digital agencies, and tech startups in a relatively small city creates intense competition for experienced software engineers, designers, and cybersecurity professionals. The rise of remote working has added further pressure, as Brighton-based candidates can now access London salaries without relocating. Working with a specialist recruiter who already has active relationships with pre-vetted local candidates gives you a meaningful speed and quality advantage.

Junior IT and digital roles typically range from £25,000 to £35,000. Mid-level positions such as software engineers, cloud engineers, and UX designers generally sit between £38,000 and £58,000. Senior roles including IT managers, architects, and heads of engineering typically command £65,000 to £85,000 and above. Gaming development roles with specialist skills in C++ or Unity often command a premium above standard software engineering rates. We provide detailed salary benchmarking as part of our service to ensure your offer is competitive.

For most roles we present a pre-qualified shortlist within 5 to 10 days. Specialist roles such as senior gaming developers or niche cybersecurity professionals may take 2 to 3 weeks depending on specific requirements. Our 20-year network across Brighton and the wider South East means we frequently have pre-vetted candidates ready to move for common role types before the brief is even complete.

Yes. We support both permanent placements and contract or interim hires across all IT and digital disciplines. Brighton has an active contract market particularly in gaming, digital agencies, and ecommerce, with day rates typically ranging from £200 to £500 depending on specialism and experience. We can often present contract candidates within 48 hours for urgent requirements.

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We provide a friendly, forward-thinking, 360° recruitment service. With 20+ years of experience in marketing, digital and technology, we focus on happy hiring.

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We anticipate

We expect the unexpected and we know how to overcome complexities.

We’re confidential

We understand the sensitivities around recruiting talent.

We qualify

Rigorous candidate assessment comes as standard.

We take a second look

We uncover hidden gems through diligent talent sifting.

We find the right fit

We match the right candidate for the right company.

We reduce the risks

With our contingency recruiting model, you only pay when you hire.

Areas we cover in Brighton

Our Brighton IT recruitment consultants also cover the surrounding areas of East Sussex and West Sussex. Below are the top places around Brighton for IT, digital, and marketing talent.

Brighton City Centre
Hove
Crawley
Worthing
Lewes
Burgess Hill
Haywards Heath
Eastbourne
Horsham
Shoreham-by-Sea
Portslade
Lancing
Seaford
Newhaven
Peacehaven