Harvey Nash Scotland

Experts in Technology Recruitment & Talent Solutions across Scotland
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Leading Technology Recruitment in Scotland

Welcome to Harvey Nash Scotland, a key player in technology recruitment. We have been proudly operating in Scotland for over 15 years, with offices located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our Edinburgh office is situated at The Auction Rooms, 22 Queens Street and our Glasgow office is at 9 George Square.

Harvey Nash Scotland has provided top-tier technology recruitment services to a diverse range of clients while delivering exceptional  candidate experience. We are proud to collaborate and partner with numerous organisations from large technology firms to financial service entities and the public sector. We place highly skilled professionals in key technology roles such as software development, cybersecurity, data analytics, AI and more. We also deliver bespoke executive search across Scotland. 

Our deep understanding of the technology landscape and commitment to excellence make Harvey Nash Scotland a trusted partner for both clients and candidates in the technology recruitment space.

Harvey Nash Edinburgh Office

Harvey Nash Edinburgh office, 

Auction Rooms,

22 Queen St,

Edinburgh,

EH2 1JX

Edinburgh contact number: +44 (0) 131 460 4312

Harvey Nash Glasgow office

Harvey Nash Glasgow,

1st Floor,

Orega Reception,

9 George Square,

Glasgow

G2 1DY

Glasgow contact number: +44 (0) 141 343 3283

"Melina Harmon is proactive, helpful and insightful talent acquisition consultant. She made the process easy and I'm very grateful for her guidance throughout."

Candidate feedback April 2025

"Bethany is a role model for recruitment professionals everywhere."

 

Candidate feedback May 2025 

"Darryl's communication was first class throughout - from his polite and engaging proactive communication via Linkedin initially it was his own initiative in finding me that led me to being successful in a role that I'm now thoroughly enjoying! Darryl's clear expectation setting and timely communication was reassuring and helped ensure that I could deliver effectively during each interview stage. Moreover, Darryl's follow up calls were both professional and genuine - he really cares and that came across during all of my conversations with him and for me, this made him stand out from all the other recruiters I've dealt with. Really appreciate Darryl's help, support, top marks for Darryl!"

Candidate feedback, December 2024

Aaron Hamilton is an excellent recruiter at Harvey Nash, always goes over and above. Certainly someone I'd like to continue to work with in the future.

Candidate feedback, March 2025

"I wouldn't go anywhere else, professionalism with a smile! All staff are at the top of their game!"

Candidate feedback, May 2025

Discover our latest Scotland Jobs

Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
Negotiable
Up to £186 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£490 - £550 per day
£400 - £470 per day
Negotiable
Negotiable
£550 - £650 per day
Lancaster, Lancashire
£48149.00 - £55755.00 per annum + Benefits Package
Lancaster, Lancashire
£39355.00 - £45413.00 per annum + Benefits Package

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News & Insights

How are employers rethinking talent to keep pace with AI innovation?
The demand for AI skills is outpacing supply at an extraordinary rate. According to the latest Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report, 51% of global tech leaders now say their organisation has an AI skills shortage, almost double the 28% reported just a year ago. AI has leapt from sixth to the number one most-scarce skill in just 18 months, marking the steepest rise seen in over 15 years of research. Featured in a recent ZDNet article, Nash Squared CIO Ankur Anand , offers timely insight into why the gap has grown so significantly, and what organisations can do to address it. He points to the speed of innovation as a key factor: “There’s an unprecedented pace of development in generative AI and the supporting large language models… Professionals must learn new skills quickly, and traditional learning methods can’t keep pace.” The article explores how forward-thinking leaders are adapting, from rethinking recruitment to embedding continuous learning, and ensuring their organisations can attract and retain the right blend of AI expertise and ethical awareness. You can read the full ZDNet article, including Ankur Anand’s insights and reflections on the fast-moving AI skills landscape, here.
How are tech leaders securing the biggest pay rises?
Harvey Nash’s Helen Fleming, Executive Director, and Peter Birch, Director of Technology and Digital Executive Search recently featured in a Computing article exploring why some technology leaders are receiving inflation-busting salary increases, and what sets them apart. Drawing on the latest insights from the 2025 Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report, the article reveals that over half of technology leaders globally received a pay rise last year, with 11% securing an uplift of over 10%. The data points to a clear pattern, the most rewarded leaders are working in businesses where technology is seen as a growth engine, not just a cost centre. These organisations are more likely to be investing in AI at scale, expanding their tech teams, and backed by leaders who view technology as a strategic enabler. Helen and Peter share advice for tech leaders looking to improve their earning potential - from aligning with forward-thinking, tech-driven organisations to choosing sectors with stronger demand and budgets for senior digital talent, such as financial services, healthcare, and defense. To find out how the most successful leaders are shaping their careers – and their compensation – read the full article in Computing.
Harvey Nash Supports the Launch of the UK’s National Hiring Taskforce at Parliament
On 16th May, Andy Heyes, Managing Director UK&I & Central Europe, joined industry leaders and policymakers at parliament for the official launch of the UK’s National Hiring Taskforce, a new initiative from the Better Hiring Institute. The event brought together voices from across government, business, and recruitment to discuss how the UK can modernise and improve its hiring landscape. With a central theme of ‘reimagining recruitment’, the Taskforce aims to explore how we can make hiring faster, fairer, and more inclusive through technology, data, and innovation. Andy represented Harvey Nash in discussions focused on the evolving role of technology in recruitment, particularly how innovation can reduce friction in the hiring process and unlock untapped talent across all regions and sectors. A key theme was the need to move beyond traditional job titles and qualifications, instead focusing on individuals’ potential and transferable skills to build more diverse, agile and skills-driven workforces. By bringing together key decision-makers and forward-thinking organisations, the launch highlighted a shared commitment to making recruitment work better for everyone in the UK. As a leader in technology recruitment, Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to these important conversations. We see daily how innovation can connect people to meaningful opportunities and help organisations build diverse, high-performing tech teams. Being part of the National Hiring Taskforce reflects our continued dedication to shaping a recruitment industry that is modern, inclusive, and future-ready.
Financial services seek AI talent
The UK financial services sector is facing its biggest technology skills shortage in over 15 years, driven by rapid advances in AI. Rhodri Hughes, Executive Director for Financial Services at Harvey Nash, featured in a recent City AM article, warns that this growing AI talent gap threatens the UK’s status as a leading global financial hub. Our 2025 Digital Leadership Report reveals a 260% (up from seventh to the most scarce technology skill) in just 18 months. Despite 89% of financial services tech leaders investing in AI, more than doubling from the previous year, over half are not providing essential AI training, widening the skills gap. Larger firms with budgets exceeding $500 million report better returns on AI investments, but intense competition for AI talent is leading financial institutions to recruit heavily from big tech companies. At the same time, internal software engineers are increasingly seeking AI experience to advance their careers. Looking ahead, Rhodri predicts that by 2030, UK banks will have smaller but more specialised tech teams adept at working alongside AI tools. However, as Rhodri explains, regulatory frameworks are struggling to keep pace, with few firms feeling ready for upcoming AI regulations, a gap Hughes highlights as a critical concern. Read the full City AM article featuring Rhodri Hughes here.