We're building the future the world needs
As the only global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with dynamic organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.
Focusing on the best STEM regions
Since 1986 we’ve been helping companies adapt, innovate and grow through specialist recruitment services. With successful operations in some of the largest STEM markets, including the UK, USA, Germany, the Netherlands and Japan, we've grown at a greater rate than that of the market as a whole. These five markets represent 86% of our total net fees and over 75% of the global STEM market.
While we operate in the best STEM markets globally, there is still significant market growth potential.

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Strong track record of cash generation
Leading organisations need the skills of tomorrow, today. Through our expertise in STEM and our contract business, we benefit from recurring revenue dynamics driving sustainable and resilient free cash flows. In conjunction with our clear capital allocation policy, we invest where we can secure sustainable growth, fund selective strategic initiatives and provide regular dividends to our shareholders.

Meeting growing demand through strategic focus
Shareholders benefit from our clear purpose and focus on key growth trends and markets. With a strategy focused on two long-term secular trends – STEM skills and flexible working – our seven specialist brands operating in niche markets are well placed to meet the accelerating demand for expertise.

Building world-class operational capabilities
Talent shows no boundaries. We are transforming the recruitment market by building a world-class operating platform based on data. Leveraging technology with strategic focus means that we can look beyond traditional boundaries to match sought-after specialists to pioneering businesses, simultaneously providing a seamless experience and driving margin expansion. That’s how we'll build the future.

Ambitious leadership team
Delivering a unique strategy
Our diverse and experienced senior leadership team has the right combination of skills to deliver our unique strategy and meet the needs of candidates, clients, our investors and society. They are responsible for leading the business strategy, identifying and capitalising on growth opportunities.
Driving value for shareholders
Our ambitious plans to increase shareholder value are centred around doubling our market share by 2024. With a clear and disciplined approach to cash, we have three clear priorities:
- Funding organic growth.
- Maintaining a strong balance sheet.
- Delivering a sustainable dividend.

“Our rigorous focus on strategic execution has not wavered and we remain fully committed to the ongoing delivery of our long-term ambitions for all our stakeholders.” James Bilefield, SThree Chairman
Responsible business – building a sustainable future
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are woven into everything we do. Through our well-considered strategy, long term commitments and robust corporate governance and risk management processes we're dedicated to supporting our people and our planet. We have agreed to metrics and targets that will deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders and contribute toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals where we can have the most impact on our environment and society.
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SThree reports record net fee and profit performance
Like-for-like net fees up 19% with profits up 24% driven by successful execution of our well-established strategy
SThree reports record performance for the year with double-digit growth across all regions
The Group’s net fees for the financial year ended 30 November 2022 are up 19% YoY, driven by the execution of our strategy.
SThree’s strong Q3 growth driven by successes across key regions and STEM disciplines
The Group has seen continued YoY growth in our three largest countries with Germany up 13%, USA up 9% and the Netherlands up 36%.
SThree reports very strong profit growth with record H1 net fees
SThree, the global STEM-specialist talent partner, reports very strong growth in profit before tax in the first half of our financial year.
SThree reports strong Q2 trading update with double-digit net fee growth across all geographies
SThree has posted results for the half-year (H1) ended 31 May 2022, with double-digit net fee growth across all geographies and sectors.
Financial Times names SThree on list of Europe’s Climate Leaders for second year
SThree has been included in the Financial Times-Statista list of Europe’s Climate Leaders for a second year in a row. Read about our ESG ...
Timo Lehne appointed CEO of SThree plc
SThree plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Timo Lehne as permanent Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.
SThree partners with Earthly to support the natural revolution
SThree has teamed up with Earthly to continue its commitment to carbon removals and being a climate-conscious business.
SThree delivers very strong first quarter results with growth across all geographies and sectors
SThree has posted a very strong set of results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2022, with Group net fees up 29% year-on-year (YoY).