Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert IT Recruitment Services in Maidstone
Church International has been a leader in technology recruitment since 1984, combining deep industry expertise with a commitment to understanding both candidate aspirations and client needs. Our team of dedicated professionals brings decades of experience in placing specialists across IT sectors, from C-Level roles to entry-level positions. We prioritise cultural fit alongside technical skills, ensuring long-term success for both candidates and employers.With a global reach and a focus on integrity, we have built lasting partnerships with world-leading brands and dynamic startups. Our services extend beyond recruitment, offering tailored talent lifecycle solutions to enhance workforce strategy and organisational growth.
Services
IT Recruitment
Permanent Staffing
Contract Recruitment
Talent Lifecycle
Employer Branding
Global Placement
HR Consultancy
Candidate Support
Sector-Specific Hiring
Leadership Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialist IT recruitment expertise.
- Our team understands both technical requirements and organisational culture.
- We provide tailored Talent LifeCycle solutions for long-term workforce strategy.
- We maintain a global network of candidates and clients across diverse sectors.
- Our client testimonials highlight exceptional responsiveness and successful placements.
What people say
Exceptional responsiveness
Smooth payments
Valued recruitment partner
Understands business needs
High-quality candidates
Services
IT Recruitment
We specialise in placing IT professionals across all levels, from infrastructure roles to data specialists. Our deep sector knowledge ensures precise skill matching. Clients benefit from our extensive network and rigorous candidate vetting process.
Talent Lifecycle
This service creates comprehensive talent strategies covering attraction, acquisition, and retention. We help businesses develop employer branding and implement effective HR policies. Our approach aligns talent management with organisational growth objectives.
Contract Recruitment
We provide flexible contract professionals for short-term projects and ongoing needs. Our service includes market rate negotiation and contractual protection. Clients gain access to a diverse pool of pre-vetted IT specialists.
Leadership Recruitment
We specialise in placing senior technology leaders with strategic vision. Our process combines industry expertise with cultural assessment. Clients receive candidates who drive innovation and deliver business transformation.
Global Placement
Our network spans multinational corporations and niche players worldwide. We manage cross-border hiring complexities while maintaining local market insights. Clients benefit from consistent service quality across all geographic operations.
People
Chriss Andrews
Founder & CEO
With over 40 years in recruitment, Chriss established Church International in 1984. A Fellow of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, he combines strategic vision with hands-on industry knowledge to lead the company's growth.
Brian Fitzgerald
Managing Director
Leading the company since 2006, Brian brings extensive recruitment expertise. He focuses on client relationships and business expansion, leveraging 20+ years of experience in building successful sales teams and recruitment operations.
Patricia Phillips
Finance & HR Director
Patricia has managed financial and HR operations since the company's founding. With expertise in business support and workforce development, she ensures operational excellence while balancing family and corporate responsibilities.
Zoe Robertson
Head of Marketing
Zoe leads marketing initiatives with 20 years of B2B and B2C experience. Her strategic campaigns enhance brand visibility, while her digital marketing expertise drives innovative client engagement solutions across technology sectors.
Simon Flynn
Head of Talent Development
Simon oversees recruitment training and talent acquisition strategies. With industry experience spanning agency and corporate roles, he develops innovative programmes to enhance recruitment capabilities and candidate experiences across global markets.
Questions
What IT sectors do you specialise in?
We operate across all technology sectors including finance, healthcare, energy, and digital media, placing specialists from infrastructure roles to data scientists.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
Our consultants assess both technical skills and organisational alignment through detailed candidate profiling and client requirement analysis.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we provide recruitment solutions across the UK and global markets with consistent service quality and local market expertise.
What is Talent LifeCycle?
It's our comprehensive workforce strategy service covering talent attraction, acquisition, and retention, tailored to clients' specific HR and business needs.
How quickly can you fill roles?
Our response time varies by role complexity, but we prioritise urgent requirements while maintaining rigorous candidate vetting standards.
Do you offer contract recruitment?
Yes, we provide contract professionals for temporary projects and ongoing needs, including market rate negotiation and contractual support.
