Sourcing sought-after skills
Each brand brings expertise in specific sought-after skills within science, technology, engineering and mathematics, for both permanent and contract roles. This specialist knowledge gives us a unique understanding of how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals and the organisations that need them across many sectors.
Our teams are passionate about supercharging potential in their dedicated niche. They’re also connected by our community-spirited culture and shared ways of working. Wherever you are and whatever your aims, we elevate expertise and energise your progress together.
Brands in the UK

Computer Futures
Computer Futures is one of the most dynamic and highly regarded specialist IT recruitment providers in the world, placing specialists in both permanent and contract roles.
For over 30 years we have matched highly-skilled developers and software engineers who are looking to kickstart their careers with innovative companies leading the technology race.

Progressive Recruitment
Progressive Recruitment is immersed in the world of start-ups and blue-chip multinationals, providing sought-after specialists in engineering, life sciences, IT, global energy, construction and supply chains.
Our enthusiastic experts across 15 global offices provide a specialist service relevant to your industry needs, covering mid-level jobs to executive and c-suite roles.

Real Staffing
Real Staffing is a global leader in recruitment for the pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology sectors, with specialist services within IT and the public sector.
By delivering bespoke solutions for companies of all shapes and sizes, we manage change and deliver cost efficiency improvements through technology, information and people for influential partners.

Huxley
Huxley is a global leader in contract and permanent recruitment services for banking and finance, engineering, IT and supply chain industries.
By understanding the movement and motivations of skilled professionals, we develop partnerships with world-renowned companies, matching them with experienced professionals within niche markets and skill sets.
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Whether it’s a 24-month contract, or a 2-day contract, every day we partner exceptional contractors with pioneering companies.

Encouraging students to save the planet by choosing a career in the green sector
Inspiring young people to turn their passion for the environment into a career.

Finding niche STEM talent teams to help renewable energy clients grow fast
Infinis required niche electrical and engineering skills to help them focus on their expansion into a new solar energy division.

Supporting a sought after specialist through a mid-career switch
How a candidate returned to the banking sector after the pandemic led to hiring freezes and volatility in the market.

Providing access to medical testing through mobile and logistics technology
This health tech start-up uses mobile and logistics technology to provide access to medical testing, including COVID-19 in rural Nigeria.

Improving mobility and quality of life through 3D printed prosthetics
Improving mobility and quality of life through 3D printed prosthetics

Digitising water utility operations to reduce water shortages in Africa
How the WayPoints team developed software that brings water utility operations in Africa into the 21st century.

Tackling bacterial diseases in agriculture and beyond
The Uniphage team are hoping their innovative STEM business concept will create platform technology to cure bacterial diseases in agricul...

Alleviating single-use plastic in the fast food sector
A team of students from India developed sustainable food packaging to reduce the amount of plastic packaging being produced

What if you could turn single-use face masks into clean energy?
Living Energy are hoping their innovative STEM business concept will turn our global single-use plastic problem into a clean energy source.

Transforming the construction market with a low-carbon alternative
A team of young entrepreneurs from India have developed a low-carbon alternative that could transform the global construction market.

Who knew cows loved the salty taste of seaweed?
Based in the UK, a team of students have developed a cow feed that uses seaweed to reduce the amount of methane entering the atmosphere

Finding local talent for a major US food and beverage manufacture
Solving a problem during the pandemic required a new approach when additional staff were needed during lockdown when demand soared.

Helping Arevon Energy reach its growth goals
How building a trusted relationship helped source a varied range of skilled professionals.

Building a new flagship store app on a tight timeline
Even when you’re a large global e-commerce retailer, finding experienced mobile developers at short notice presents a challenge.

How can we achieve an equal future for leadership in STEM?
Learning from experience: hear from six female leaders across various industries about their leadership journey in our roundtable discussion

Choose to challenge this International Women's Day 2021
IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group, or organisation specific.

It's okay to not be okay - why should you care about your mental health?
This article looks at why you should care about your mental health, especially during a pandemic this World Mental Health day.
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