Global leaders in high-end technical staffing

G2V Group is an award-winning group of staffing specialists comprising Vivid Resourcing, G2 Recruitment Solutions, and Lumicity. We operate within the Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences and Government Sectors. Our teams work from more than 25 offices across the UK, EU and US, applying a holistic approach and delivering high-quality, end-to-end staffing.

About us

Our story is one of steady growth, anchored in hiring and developing high-potential graduates, and a commitment to our specialisms. Discover how we’ve evolved and see our vision for the future by viewing our report below.

You can also view an overview of our financial performance here.

Our Story

2004
g2 incorporated, in Bristol
2010
g2 open 2nd office in Manchester
2012
G2V top co incorporated
2013
G2V receives a mention in The Sunday Times Best Small Companies To Work For
2014
G2V enter the European market
2016
Vivid open LA office
2019
Group hit £20m NFI and 200 people
2021
G2V completes debt funded MBO
2022
Group hit £45m NFI and 400 people
2023
Surpassed £200m revenue and £62m NFI
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2008
Vivid incorporated and opened in London
2011
Group hit £5m NFI and 50 people
2012
G2V open 1st US office, g2 Houston
2013
Group hit £10m NFI and 100 people
2014
Vivid open 2nd office in Manchester
2018
G2V passes 10 offices
2020
g2 & Vivid open Amsterdam offices
2022
Lumicity launched incorporating Vivid & g2 USA under a new brand
2022
G2V passes 20 offices

Sectors

The G2V Recruitment Group is driven by our commitment to growth, coupled with high margins and high returns. An elite team of well-rewarded, experienced specialists work to deliver expert candidates to some of the world’s most innovative companies.

Technology

Exceptional talent is the first step towards truly visionary tech. Our specialists understand the market, have in-depth experience with the sector’s unique challenges and are able to spot sustainable growth and scaling opportunities. We help fill business-critical roles including cloud consultants, developers, designers, and management positions.

Engineering

We source specialists across the engineering sector, ensuring clients get highly skilled temporary and permanent hires. From manufacturing and design to defence, aerospace, infrastructure, and electronics, if there’s a specialised engineering position out there, we’re able to fill it.

Life Sciences

We match market-leading talent with rewarding opportunities in innovative organisations across the Life Sciences supply chain. Our teams take the time to build lasting relationships with stakeholders in various roles across the sector, making us ideally placed to service vacancies in specialisations including R&D, QA and clinical output.

Government

The government needs high-performing talent. Our teams help to make the right connections across Legal, Public Health, Regeneration, Environmental Health, IT, and Finance. Our extensive network is continuously growing, giving our clients fast and efficient access to ambitious candidates with the right skill set for the job.

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The Board

Colin Martin

Chairman

Colin joined G2V in 2015 as the Group Finance Director, bringing extensive leadership experience in scaling businesses. He has worked across a range of sectors, in the UK and internationally. Colin’s previous role as the Group FD of Avanta Enterprise Limited, which he held for 8 years, culminated in the successful trade sale of Avanta to Staffline Group plc for £65m in 2014.

As Group FD from 2015 to 2018, Colin oversaw the professionalisation of the Group’s support functions, with a focus on rigour and scalability. He helped build the growth platform from which the Group increased Net Fee Income (NFI) to £27m, representing a growth rate of 105% during the corresponding period.

In 2019, Colin was promoted to the role of Group CEO, responsible for the Group’s strategy, providing advice and guidance to his fellow board members and senior managers.

This included leading the Group through the choppy waters of 2020/21, during which time it continued to invest in growth and creating the platform for the subsequent market recovery, contrary to the rest of the market.

In 2021, Colin led the Board through a competitive sales process which culminated in the Group securing new debt financing with Investec Bank plc to support future growth and a management buy-in deal.

Under Colin’s stewardship, Group NFI has increased by 337% to £62m in the year ended March 2023 and the Group has expanded to more than 450 employees in 25 offices across the UK, Europe, and the US. Growth has continued at a market-leading rate going into the new financial year as the Group continues to invest and expand in line with its ambitious strategy.

Colin joined G2V in 2015 as the Group Finance Director, bringing extensive leadership experience in scaling businesses. He has worked across a range of sectors, in the UK and internationally. Colin’s previous role as the Group FD of Avanta Enterprise Limited, which he held for 8 years, culminated in the successful trade sale of Avanta to Staffline Group plc for £65m in 2014.

As Group FD from 2015 to 2018, Colin oversaw the professionalisation of the Group’s support functions, with a focus on rigour and scalability. He helped build the growth platform from which the Group increased Net Fee Income (NFI) to £27m, representing a growth rate of 105% during the corresponding period.

In 2019, Colin was promoted to the role of Group CEO, responsible for the Group’s strategy, providing advice and guidance to his fellow board members and senior managers.

This included leading the Group through the choppy waters of 2020/21, during which time it continued to invest in growth and creating the platform for the subsequent market recovery, contrary to the rest of the market.

In 2021, Colin led the Board through a competitive sales process which culminated in the Group securing new debt financing with Investec Bank plc to support future growth and a management buy-in deal.

Under Colin’s stewardship, Group NFI has increased by 254% to £47m in the year ended March 2022 and the Group has expanded to more than 450 employees in 23 offices across the UK, Europe, and the US. Growth has continued at a market-leading rate going into the new financial year as the Group continues to invest and expand in line with its ambitious strategy.

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