IT Support for Recruitment Agencies in Cheshire
Security-First IT Protecting Cheshire Candidate Databases
Independent, on the Wirral, Microsoft partner. You deal with Eric.
43% of UK businesses were hit by a cyber attack in 2025. Cheshire recruitment consultants manage thousands of candidate records, confidential salary data, and client contracts. Your IT infrastructure isn’t just supporting your business – it’s protecting careers and livelihoods.
Covering Cheshire: We’re based in the North West, working with recruitment agencies across Cheshire – from executive recruitment firms in the Golden Triangle to specialist agencies serving major employers throughout the county. When your Bullhorn system goes down mid-placement, you get fast senior attention from someone who understands recruitment software, not a generic helpdesk queue.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, covering the Wirral, within half an hour of most of Cheshire, from Ellesmere Port to Northwich. The person who scopes the work is the person who does it, so nothing gets lost between a salesperson and a delivery team.
Not ready to talk yet? The health check is six questions and about two minutes, and you get a written fix list in the order worth closing things.
Not sure which tier fits your business? Book a 20-minute consultation, no cost – we’ll assess your setup and recommend the right fit. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Why Cheshire Recruitment Agencies Choose Local IT Support
Visits By Arrangement
Eric’s on the Wirral. Support is remote first, so most problems are fixed on your screen in minutes, and when something needs a pair of hands, a visit is arranged with you.
We Understand Cheshire’s Recruitment Market
From executive search firms in affluent areas to specialist recruiters serving Cheshire’s major employers and corporate headquarters, we understand the high-value placements and professional environment you operate in.
Security Specialists, Not Generalists
We’re not a generic IT company. We’re cloud security specialists who understand GDPR requirements for candidate data, ATS/CRM integrations, and the specific threats targeting recruitment databases – especially those handling executive-level placements.
Co-Managed Flexibility
Already have IT support? We work alongside them as your security specialist layer. Keep what works, add the expertise you’re missing – especially around data protection and compliance.
What We Provide for Cheshire Recruitment Agencies
Cloud Security Architecture
Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop configured for recruitment environments. Secure access to Bullhorn, Vincere, JobAdder, and your recruitment software from anywhere – office, home, or client site.
Candidate Database Protection
EDR endpoint protection, email security against phishing attacks targeting recruiters, dark web monitoring for leaked candidate data, and 24/7 threat monitoring options to protect your most valuable asset – especially critical for high-value executive placements.
Ransomware-Proof Backup
Immutable backups with tested recovery. When ransomware hits and threatens to leak candidate data, we restore everything – no paying criminals, no data exposure.
GDPR Compliance Support
Technical controls for candidate data protection, access logging, encryption, retention policies, and documentation for ICO compliance and client security questionnaires.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Choose your starting point:
Transparent Pricing for Cheshire Recruitment Agencies
No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. The same transparent pricing whether you’re in Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, or anywhere across Cheshire.
H-Protect Essentials
Core security foundations
- Endpoint monitoring & patching
- Device backup
- Ransomware protection
- Remote support quota
5-user minimum
H-Protect Standard
Full security stack with helpdesk
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Helpdesk support (calls answered <30 secs)
- EDR endpoint protection
- Email security & anti-phishing
- Microsoft 365 management
- Dark web monitoring
- Monthly security scorecard
10-user minimum
H-Protect Complete
SOC monitoring (available as a paid upgrade) + compliance support
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Continuous security monitoring, actioned in working hours
- Vulnerability management
- Phishing simulation exercises
- Priority support & SLA
- GDPR compliance documentation
10-user minimum
Note: Pricing covers security and management. Microsoft 365 licensing (~£10-20/user/month) and any Azure consumption are additional, paid direct to Microsoft.
Common Questions from Cheshire Recruitment Agencies
Do you provide on-site support in Cheshire?
Yes, by arrangement. Most issues are fixed remotely, usually the same day. Eric’s on the Wirral, and when something needs a person in the room, the visit is scheduled with you.
We already have IT support. Can you work alongside them?
Absolutely – this is our co-managed model. Your existing IT handles day-to-day support. We add the security specialist layer: threat monitoring, email protection, backup testing, GDPR compliance support. Most Cheshire recruitment agencies keep their existing IT relationships and add us for the security expertise they’re missing.
How do you protect candidate data under GDPR?
We implement technical controls: encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, audit logging, secure deletion processes, and data retention policies. We document everything for ICO compliance and help you respond to candidate data subject access requests. Your candidate database is your business – we protect it like it’s our own.
Do you support Bullhorn, Vincere, and other recruitment systems?
Yes – all of them. Bullhorn, Vincere, JobAdder, Adapt, Access, Portico, or any other ATS/CRM you use. We don’t train you on the software (that’s your vendor), but you get the infrastructure running it is secure, backed up, and accessible. We handle integrations with job boards, Microsoft 365, and your other tools.
What happens if we get hit with ransomware?
With our backup systems, we restore your data – full candidate database, documents, emails, everything. Typical recovery time: 4-24 hours depending on data volume. No paying criminals. No data exposure. We test restores monthly so when (not if) ransomware hits, we know exactly what to do.
IT support for recruitment agencies across the North West
This is the page for Cheshire. For the service in general, see IT support for recruitment agencies. Or pick the area closest to you:
Other services for businesses in Cheshire
Protect Your Cheshire Recruitment Agency
Ready to talk? Start with a security assessment, no cost – we’ll review your current setup, identify vulnerabilities in your candidate data protection, and show you exactly where your agency is at risk.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Serving recruitment agencies across Cheshire, Chester, Liverpool, and the North West. GDPR-compliant infrastructure. Microsoft Partner.