Company history

Entrepreneur Derek Johnson founded Nicoll Curtin Limited in 1999, the Technology division was formed in 2001 and Nicoll Curtin Technology was created as a subsidiary company in 2005. Since then, Nicoll Curtin has grown from a start-up employing eight people to a major player in the IT recruitment industry with a staff of over sixty.

It has also expanded overseas, with head quarters in London, offices in Singapore and Switzerland and a well established presence across Europe.

With an initial focus on Financial Services, the company has grown to include a Commerce & Industry division servicing a range of technology focused private sector industries and a Public Sector team working with health industry bodies and local government clients. 

Timeline

2013
  • Listed at 24th  in the Sunday Times Best Small Companies to Work For
  • Awarded the maximum 3 star accreditation by Best Companies
  • Shortlisted for Best IT Recruitment Agency, Recruiter Awards for Excellence
2012
  • Switzerland office relocation to Zurich
  • Won Best IT Recruitment Agency, Recruiter Awards for Excellence
  • Listed in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work for
  • Awarded 2 star accreditation by Best Companies
  • Finalist, IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysts) Supplier of the Year
  • Supply Chain & Procurement desk opens in Singapore
2011
  • Singapore office opened
  • New brand identity and website launched
  • Highly Commended, Best IT Recruitment Company, Recruiter Awards for Excellence
2010
  • Ranked 58 in Fast Track 100 list of fastest growing privately owned UK companies
  • Commercial Division established
  • Nicoll Curtin GmbH established, Swiss licence achieved 
2009
  • Won a place on the Buying Solutions framework
2008
  • Awarded Best Companies 3 star accreditation
  • Awarded Best Companies 2nd place for companies, 250 staff
  • European team established dedicated to Germany and Switzerland
2007
  • Public Sector team established.
  • First placement in Europe
2006
  • Established contract division
  • First international placement in Tokyo
2005
  • Nicoll Curtin Technology incorporated, contingency and executive search offers split
2001
  • Technology division founded
1999
  • Nicoll Curtin Limited founded