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About Gravitas Recruitment

We are Gravitas, an IT developer recruitment company based in the heart of Frankfurt. We are serious about becoming a trusted recruitment partner both to the IT development community and those organisations looking to hire them. 

If you are looking for a specialist recruiter who understands programming languages such as Java and C# then we can help.

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IT Developer recruitment services

Our purpose is to create solutions that empower the ambitions of everyone we work with in the tech developer space in Germany.

To deliver on that purpose all our staff have access to our award-winning, internationally acclaimed training and development programme. 

To cement that knowledge further we build strong networks within local tech developer communities, enabling us to match the right people with the right jobs quickly and efficiently.

Whether you come to us for developer hiring advice or career consultancy, our specialist knowledge will enable you to make informed decisions. 

We are part of a larger network of international offices, so you can be assured that we are legally, regulatory, and ethically compliant. 

We can provide full end-to-end recruitment services, across both freelance and permanent hiring. 

  • Management of candidate attraction.
  • Interview preparation and feedback.
  • Offer management and negotiation. 
  • Ongoing legalities, contracts, and extensions. 
  • Management of legal, compliance, finance, and payroll. 

What makes us different?

Our proposition is centered on deep specialisation of IT development, supported by high calibre people and a platform designed to support our growth.

Our approach

With partnerships and collaboration at our core, we focus on a deep understanding of personal and business goals, skills, experience, and motivations to get the best outcome for all parties.

This enables us to meet our mission of helping you to achieve excellence while fulfilling your potential.

Find out more about our latest developer jobs or discover the hiring solutions we provide.

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Meet the team

Meet the Gravitas team

The management and leadership team here at Gravitas in Germany share many years’ experience within tech recruitment.

Supported by a growing team of passionate developer recruiters, they are committed to providing high quality services and being market leaders in the tech recruitment market.

Our award-winning training and development program ensures that, regardless of who you speak to at Gravitas, they will have the expertise and knowledge to provide you with ‘best-in-class’ recruitment solutions.

Our values

Our history

Gravitas opens its doors

Simultaneously open 3 offices on the same day, creating maximum impact in the industry:
  • Building relationships and hiring ambitious, talented recruiters, led to £1.4 million turnover in first year

Expansion with 2 new offices

  • Expansion into new strategic locations, driven by continued strong performance
  • New Manchester & Singapore offices established in Technology & Insurance/Banking markets retrospectively
  • Jo Callaghan, early in her impactful career (Business Manager to UK Technology Director over 10 years), established our Manchester office and will later come to support in bridging our UK & Mainland Europe offerings.

Creation of a market-leading brand

  • With global headcount exceeding 100, Gravitas transitions from a start up to an established brand
  • Strategic decision to establish Gravitas Group holding structure
  • The Group is rebranded to best represent its services and culture
  • Awarded ‘London Stock Exchange, 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, UK Sunday Times Best Company to Work For’ & Recruiter Fast 50 award

A record-breaking year

  • First strategic acquisition, (Atlas), expands our Asia capabilities & Peter Barker (now APAC Managing Director), joins the Gravitas family
  • Our first Princess Royal Training Award win (award duration spanning 3 years). Awarded for outstanding training and skills development programmes
  • Awarded Recruiter awards ‘Most Effective Back Office Operations’

Headcount growth

  • Gravitas NFI up 42% year on year vs FY17A
  • Seven global award wins in one year for specialist recruitment, five of which were Europe focused, across ‘The Recruiter’, ’Recruiter Investing in Talent’, ‘Global Recruiter’ & ‘Financial Times Future 100 UK’

Investment strategy

  • NFI up 35% compared to the equivalent period in FY18A
  • With Gravitas growing fast, we attracted minority investment from Alcuin Capital Partners
  • Founder, Alex Naylor transitioned into the new role of ‘Head of Talent’ to focus on the internal People strategy

Navigating through a global pandemic

  • Coronavirus has global impact - Gravitas retains staff and remains resilient
  • UK Insurance division strategically established for further stability &future growth.
  • Implementing our DEI commitment, our Internal employee-led DEI committee is formed and we co-founded Programme One to improve the underrepresentation of Black talent in the recruitment industry
  • Awarded the Princess Royal Training Award for the second time in a row (award held for 6 years running)

Future navigation

  • Gravitas seizes the opportunity to open an office in Shenzhen, China
  • Leading automation technology implemented allowing for better communication and efficiencies across the business

Office growth and employee-led refinement

  • Gravitas’ second strategic acquisition (R2 Group) in Rotterdam expanding European capabilities
  • Company EVP & Purpose re-defined through employee-led forums

Strategy leading the way

  • Inline with our strategic focus on global tech hubs, Gravitas establishes office in Frankfurt focussing on Technology.
  • Associate Director, Kumar Gawri joins the Gravitas family leading our Germany focused Technology offering
  • Third Strategic acquisition of Hamlyn Williams’ Asia Operations in Hong Kong & Shenzhen, expanding our capability in Insurance and Banking in Asia
  • More award wins including the Princess Royal Training Award for the 3rd time in a row, plus the prestigious APSCo award for Recruitment Company of the Year
  • Board restructure for investment into future growth with founders Jonathan Ellerbeck & Daniel Wallis taking on Group Chairman & Group Advisor positions.

New services and a focus on People

  • Moving from startup to more established offerings, Gravitas combines and enhance Netherlands & Germany focussed strategies under one structure ready for future Growth
  • Launch of the ‘People Team’ combining the 4 key areas of HR, internal Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Talent Management to better support employees
  • 2 globally recognised award wins from Efinancial; Mid-Size Recruiter and Technology and Finance, voted by clients and candidates
  • Launch of Gravitas Services, a dedicated services provider, delivering under a Statement of Work
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Hiring solutions

Permanent hiring solutions

We deliver efficient permanent IT Developer recruitment solutions ensuring you get the right IT Developer for your role, managing the process from start to finish. Find out more about our recruitment process and permanent recruitment services.

Freelance recruitment solutions

Our flexible freelance IT Developer recruitment solutions help businesses looking to hire on an interim or contract basis. Everything from a single specialist freelancer through to a whole team, giving expert advice throughout. Find out more about our recruitment process and freelance recruitment services.

Diversity & inclusion

We’ve a commitment to promotion of ED&I both internally and when working with businesses and candidates.  

Whether it’s leading conversations through our content, advising organisations on avoiding unconscious bias throughout the recruitment process, or constantly evolving our own workplace to ensure it is fair and inclusive; we focus on education, raising awareness and creating inclusive cultures.

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Gravitas in numbers

Global offices
8
Turnover 2022
€88.2m
Contractors
541
Employees
255+
Countries
5
Year started
2010

Awards & accolades

We’ve won numerous awards for every aspect of our business. Visit our awards for more details.

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