In this Member Spotlight we hear from new member, Venesky Brown, on their unique Elevate programme of social value initiatives, and on joining ScotlandIS to help address skills gaps, and support innovation and growth across the sector.
Who is Venesky Brown and what do you do?
Venesky Brown is a recruitment and workforce solutions partner, founded in 2005 and operating across the UK. We specialise in sourcing, supplying and managing talent for both public and private sector projects, with strength in infrastructure, public sector and energy. Guided by professionalism, honesty, service and efficiency, we’ve built a reputation for reliable delivery, strong compliance, and long-term partnerships. Our role goes beyond filling vacancies, we focus on matching people with opportunities that reflect their skills, ambitions and potential. By doing so, we not only help clients achieve their goals but also create opportunities for individuals to grow, develop and succeed. Our vision is simple: employees who thrive, partners who excel and communities that are strengthened through meaningful employment.
Tell us something unique or interesting about your organisation.
We don’t just match people with jobs, we actively invest in the communities we serve. Through our Elevate programme, we deliver on seven social value pledges: Health & Wellbeing, Education & Skills, Employment & Volunteering, Social & Community, Environmental, Economic, and Leadership. These pledges guide everything we do, from supporting inclusive hiring practices and volunteering initiatives, to launching wellbeing campaigns and environmental commitments. One example is our pledge to train one in ten employees as Mental Health First Aiders, ensuring support goes beyond the workplace. By living these commitments, we generate lasting impact, building healthier, fairer and more inclusive communities while providing recruitment solutions that benefit everyone involved.
What is your biggest achievement as an organisation?
Our proudest achievement has been becoming a trusted and recognised partner nationwide. Over the years, we’ve earned a place on multiple Preferred Supplier Lists, ranked first on four Scottish Government frameworks, and contributed to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK. These milestones reflect more than commercial wins; they highlight the confidence clients place in us to deliver consistently in complex, high-profile environments. Our track record demonstrates that we are capable not just of providing skilled people, but of playing a key role in projects that directly shape communities, strengthen public services, and support long-term economic growth. For us, that balance of trust, delivery and impact is what defines real success.
What prompted you to become a member of ScotlandIS?
We joined ScotlandIS to be part of the community driving Scotland’s digital economy forward. As recruiters, we play a crucial role in connecting organisations with the talent they need to succeed, and membership allows us to contribute that expertise where it matters most. Through ScotlandIS, we can share insights into market trends, collaborate with like-minded organisations, and build relationships with stakeholders across the tech sector. Just as importantly, it gives us the opportunity to listen, learn and understand the evolving needs of businesses operating in Scotland’s digital space. By being part of this network, we can not only help address skills gaps, but also support innovation and growth across the sector, ensuring Scotland remains a competitive and attractive place for digital talent.
What do you see as the main challenges for the tech industry in the UK and Scotland?
Scotland’s digital sector is brimming with talent, innovation and ambition, but significant challenges remain. Chief among these is access to funding. Lower levels of private investment, compared with other regions, continue to limit the ability of start-ups and scale-ups to grow at pace. From our perspective, particularly within the public sector, this underinvestment slows digital transformation programmes. The consequences are clear: delays in modernising vital services, fewer opportunities for new roles, and slower economic progress. Alongside funding, skills alignment and inclusive hiring remain key challenges, ensuring that emerging technologies are supported by the right people, and that opportunities are accessible to all. Overcoming these barriers will be essential if Scotland and the wider UK are to fully realise their potential and maintain global competitiveness.
Get in touch if you’d like to find out more at eyrun@venesky-brown.co.uk or visit www.venesky-brown.co.uk.