IT Recruitment in the North East
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IT recruitment in the North East covers software and digital firms in Newcastle and Sunderland, large public sector and university IT teams, and growing cyber security and data work across the region. We recruit IT support analysts, technicians, infrastructure engineers, analysts and project staff, with technical skills and references checked first.
IT Jobs in the North East: How We Help
Why the North East Is a Growing Tech Region
Newcastle has a long-established software sector and a busy city centre tech scene around the Newcastle Helix site. Government departments and large employers run big IT teams in the region, and Sunderland has its own growing digital sector.
Living costs are lower than in the south, so many employers find people stay longer. IT recruitment in the North East works best when roles are clear about pay, hybrid working and the technology stack.
Software and digital
Software firms, games studios and digital agencies need developers, support staff and testers.
- Application support analysts
- DevOps engineers
- QA testers
- Product owners
- IT support analysts
Public sector IT
Government departments, councils and universities need large IT and change teams.
- Service desk analysts
- Business analysts
- IT project managers
- Infrastructure engineers
- Data analysts
Data and cyber
Employers across the region need people to protect and use their data.
- Security analysts
- SOC analysts
- Data analysts
- Power BI developers
- Data engineers
North East IT Employers and Tech Sites
These employers and tech sites show the kind of work that shapes IT recruitment in the North East. They are not our clients unless we say so.
Sage, Newcastle
A large accounting and payroll software company headquartered in Newcastle.
DWP Digital, Newcastle
A major government digital hub.
Newcastle Helix
A city centre science and technology quarter.
Ubisoft Reflections, Newcastle
A games development studio.
Tombola, Sunderland
An online gaming technology company.
Newcastle University
A large university with big IT and research computing teams.
IT Recruitment in the North East: Choose Your County
Each county has its own industries, towns and training routes. Pick yours to see local IT jobs and how we recruit there.
Tyne and Wear
Software, games and public sector IT in Newcastle and Sunderland.
County Durham
University, council and business IT around Durham and Darlington.
Northumberland
IT support and infrastructure for councils, schools and businesses.
IT Jobs in the North East by Role
Open a role to see what we recruit for across the North East.
IT support and service desk
First and second line support analysts, service desk leads and IT support managers for employers across the North East. IT support jobs.
IT technicians
IT technicians, desktop engineers and field support engineers for offices, schools and managed service providers. IT technician jobs.
Cyber security
Security analysts, SOC analysts, security engineers and governance specialists. Cyber security recruitment.
Infrastructure and cloud
Network engineers, systems administrators and cloud engineers for Microsoft, AWS and Google platforms. IT infrastructure jobs.
Data and Power BI
Data analysts, Power BI developers and reporting analysts. Power BI and data jobs.
Projects and change
IT project managers, PMO analysts and business analysts for change programmes. IT project manager jobs.
More IT Jobs in the North East
Our lead sectors are a starting point. Our IT recruitment in the North East covers support, technical and business roles.
Business Analysts
Business analysts and systems analysts. Business analyst recruitment.
IT Contractors
Contractors for projects, migrations and cover. IT contract recruitment.
IT Support
Service desk and support analysts. IT support recruitment.
Cyber Security
Security analysts and engineers. Cyber security recruitment.
Infrastructure
Network, systems and cloud engineers. IT infrastructure recruitment.
Where North East IT Staff Train
Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Durham University, Teesside University and the University of Sunderland run computing degrees, while Newcastle College, Sunderland College and other colleges offer IT apprenticeships and courses.
- Newcastle University
- Northumbria University
- Durham University
- University of Sunderland
- Newcastle College
- Sunderland College
Live IT Jobs in the North East
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How Our IT Recruitment in the North East Works
Free consultation
We talk through your team and systems anywhere in the North East, free of charge, before we advertise.
Skills checks
We test technical skills and confirm certifications and right to work before you see a CV.
Recent references
We speak to recent supervisors and managers about reliability, safety and quality of work.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted candidates, with check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Why Choose Bernoullis for IT Recruitment in the North East
Consultants who know IT
We talk to you about your systems, users and the skills your team relies on, not just job titles, so the people we send fit the role.
Skills and references checked
Every candidate has their technical skills, certifications, right to work and recent references checked before you meet them.
Flexible pricing
Choose a subscription or a traditional fee. Every plan includes one 60-day guarantee.
Whether you need one support analyst or a whole project team, our IT recruitment in the North East is built around your systems and your plans. Book a free consultation.
Hiring in the North East: What to Plan For
Hybrid patterns vary
Some employers want three office days, others one. Be clear up front.
Public sector pay bands are fixed
Large public employers use set pay bands. Sell the wider package.
Cyber skills are scarce
Security roles take longer to fill. Start early.
These points shape every IT recruitment in the North East brief we take on. Talk to us about your team.
Finding IT Jobs in the North East
IT jobs in the North East include software, public sector IT, cyber security and data roles. We help support analysts, technicians, engineers, analysts and project staff find roles that fit their skills, their commute and the way they want to work.
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Bernoullis is a specialist recruiter based in Polegate, East Sussex. Skills, certifications and references come first, so every shortlist is built around the work in front of you, from a single support analyst to a full project team.
IT Recruitment in the North East: FAQs
Which counties do you cover for IT recruitment in the North East?
All of them, including Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland. Each county has its own page with local towns, industry and live jobs.
Do you recruit for IT jobs in Newcastle?
Yes. We recruit IT support, infrastructure, data and project staff for employers across Newcastle.
Do you cover IT jobs in Sunderland?
Yes. We recruit for software, support and business IT roles around Sunderland.
Do you check technical skills and certifications?
Yes. We test technical skills, confirm certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, AWS or ITIL where a role needs them, check security clearance status for cleared roles, confirm right to work and take up recent references before anyone starts.
Can you help with IT contract roles in the North East?
Yes. IT recruitment in the North East is not just permanent hires. We also recruit IT contractors for projects, migrations and extra support cover, and we agree IR35 status before we search.
Do job seekers pay you?
No. Our service is always free for candidates.
How quickly can you fill an IT role?
It depends on the role, the skills it needs and the location. We agree a realistic timeline at the briefing and tell you honestly if a search will take longer.
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