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Our Purpose
We are committed to helping people and organisations realise their potential
Our Promise
Working with you to create a great recruitment experience
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Our Purpose
Our Promise
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Rapidly growing IT recruitment specialists launched in 2000.
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Meet the management team
Gareth Morris
CEO, UK & EUROPE
We started Evolution in 2000 from the cellar of my house, and have grown each year since. We are now an award winning IT recruitment consultancy.
Nick Elliott
Chief Financial Officer
I started Evolution with Gareth in 2000 from his house in Sale, we now have offices in the UK, Singapore, Australia and Germany.
Andy Brack
Managing Director - Permanent Recruitment
I am responsible for the operational management of IT (permanent) and key accounts business units for Evolution across the UK. I also sit on the global board for Evolution.
Matthew Fleet-Jones
Managing Director - Contract Services EMEA
I am the Managing Director - Contract Services EMEA for Evolution. I take a hands-on approach in ensuring our customer experience for both clients and candidates is the best it can be.
Steve Corley
DIRECTOR - KEY ACCOUNTS
I am Evolution's Key Accounts Director, and I aim to develop long-lasting and rewarding relationships delivering successful IT recruitment solutions.
Bernadette Clarke
DIVISIONAL CONTRACT DIRECTOR
My role is to lead and guide the team, whilst providing the best possible customer service to our contractor and client base.
Our History
When we started the business, our aim was to create an outstanding IT recruitment consultancy, for our clients, candidates and employees. Through our continued growth we believe that we are fulfilling our purpose, brand promise and values as a business, which is demonstrated in our industry-leading candidate and client NPS scores.
2000
Evolution established by Gareth Morris and Nick Elliott
With the specific aim of providing outstanding IT recruitment services, Gareth and Nick began business as Evolution Recruitment Solutions Ltd.
2001
MIKE LATHAM JOINS EVOLUTION
Mike joins Gareth and Nick as our third owner, bringing a wealth of IT and recruitment experience to Evolution.
2002
EVOLUTION RELOCATES FROM SALE TO WARRINGTON
Due to continued growth, Evolution relocates to larger offices in Birchwood, Warrington.
2007
EVOLUTION REACHES £1,000,000 TURNOVER
Our first million-milestone! Evolution reaches a £1,000,000 turnover for the first time.
2009
EVOLUTION IS ACCREDITED BY INVESTORS IN PEOPLE
Evolution's dedication to its employees is recognised by Investors In People, for the first time.
2010
EVOLUTION OPENS FIRST INTERNATIONAL OFFICE IN MAGDEBURG
Falko Matthies relocates to Germany and opens Evolution’s first office outside the UK in Magdeburg.
2011
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION CONTINUES WITH OFFICE OPENED IN SINGAPORE
Mike Latham relocates to Singapore to open Evolution’s first office outside of Europe, and appoints Chris Hopkins to manage the Singapore team.
2012
EVOLUTION REACHES £5,000,000 TURNOVER
Another brilliant accomplishment! Evolution reaches a £5,000,000 turnover for the first time.
2012
EVOLUTION ACHIEVES INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD ACCREDITATION
Three years after first being recognised by IIP for our dedication to our employees, Evolution achieves IIP Gold.
2013
DEVELOPMENT OF IT TEAM RESULTS IN MICROSOFT RECOGNITION
As Evolution's in-house IT team develops, the Microsoft Midmarket Solutions Provider status showcases our internal expertise in IT technologies.
2013
SECOND ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE OPENED IN SYDNEY
Mike Latham opens Sydney office and appoints Liam McDaid to manage Australian team.
2014
EVOLUTION REACHES £10,000,000 TURNOVER
A landmark achievement! Evolution reaches a £10,000,000 turnover for the first time.
2016
FIRST EVER ORGANISATION TO RECEIVE INVESTORS IN PEOPLE PLATINUM ACCREDITATION
Evolution is the first business globally to ever be accredited at Platinum Level against the Investors in People Standard.
2016
EVOLUTION REACHES £20,000,000 TURNOVER
Two years after reaching £10,000,000 turnover for the first time, Evolution reaches a £20,000,000 turnover.
2017
EVOLUTION RECEIVES THE PRINCESS ROYAL TRAINING AWARD
Evolution receives the Princess Royal Training Award from HRH Princess Royal, due to our commitment to investing in our people with award-winning training for all staff.
2017
EVOLUTION LAUNCHES NORDICS TEAM
Our Nordics team, specialising in Data Science, Machine Learning and Function roles for freelance consultants, launched in our UK head office.
2018
EVOLUTION REACHES £35,000,000 TURNOVER
2018 saw Evolution reach an incredible £35,000,000 turnover, just two years after reaching £20,000,000 for the first time.
2018
NORDICS TEAM EXPANDS AND EXCELS
Our specialist recruiters begin working on moving full-time tech professionals from South America to the Nordics, and our new Benelux team begins working with Pega professionals across Europe.
2019
EVOLUTION ACHIEVES MICROSOFT GOLD DATACENTER STATUS
Achieving Microsoft’s Gold Datacenter status involved the IT team passing some rigorous Microsoft exams, and proving the effectiveness of our internal IT facilities to Microsoft.