THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM GB IT RECRUITMENT
Hull’s only IT recruitment specialist, GB IT RECRUITMENT, are relocating to the city’s C4DI tech hub after a year of significant growth. The Hull-based firm believe that being based at Hull’s hub for tech innovation is the ideal location for them to continue to expand and develop their team.
“I see this as a huge step in the right direction for GB recruitment. GB have witnessed tremendous growth with an increase of over 40% in revenue. Finding the right creative space in which my team could continue to grow was extremely important to me” - Antonio Tombanane - Managing Director GB IT Recruitment
GB IT has moved from strength-to-strength in the past year securing a whole host of new clients including De Beers, Capita, Crown Commercial Services, NFU Mutual and more. The move is being considered a highlight in what could only be described as a hugely successful year which has seen revenue increase by 40%.
The company that turn three in May, have taken on two new recruits in the past year alone with plans to expand the team by an additional three members in the new year. The company boast a hugely successful staff engagement programme including flexible working hours, quarterly lunch clubs and ‘Beer Fridays’ - a time that is set aside to celebrate the team’s weekly achievements.
The new office will promote an open plan working environment and well as stunning views over the Fruit Market area. As existing members of the C4DI community the firm can’t wait to get fully engrained in the culture of the building and strengthen its relationships with other members.
“The remarkable growth of the digital tech sector in Hull, recognised nationally by the government’s Tech Nation Report, has in turn generated fresh activity in a whole range of other associated industries including bars, restaurants, retail and, of course, recruitment. This tech/digital industry success in our wonderful city has led to a large increase in exciting job opportunities and the recognition of this by GB IT is further proof of this exciting progress.” - David Keel, Chair, C4DI
John Gouldthorp, Asset Manager for Wykeland Group, owner of C4DI
The firm are keen to highlight the success of the Tech Industry in Hull organising the city’s first dedicated Tech Expo back at the start of October. The event attracted over 2,000 people through its doors over a two-day period. The idea behind the expo was to really showcase how far the tech and creative industry in the Humber has come. The event delivered on being more than just a B2B event, with students from local schools attending in a bid to inspire the next generation of tech talent. Planning for 2020 is already underway with the firm promising bigger and better!
“We’re pleased that Hull’s only specialist tech recruiter has chosen to relocate to C4DI to be at the heart of Hull’s digital community and provide a platform for further growth.” - John Gouldthorp, Asset Manager for Wykeland Group, owner of C4DI
Find out more on the GB IT Recruitment website.