Join the future of work
We’re a rapidly growing business in a rapidly changing world. Our people have the chance to make a real impact, whatever their role, working at the heart of the most exciting developments in life science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We’re experts and industry leaders in a market that’s always evolving and expanding, working together to get things done and seize opportunities. It’s an environment that is challenging, but rewarding.
Accelerate your career by connecting sought-after STEM specialists with dynamic organisations and become part of their success story. But it's not all about recruitment. If you work in core functions such as IT, marketing, finance or legal and want to supercharge your potential, we have a role for you.
In a business that has no limits, we’ll support you to develop your skills, expand your capabilities and grow your career. Welcome to the future of work.
Connectors helping build the future
Personally, you may not be able to develop lifesaving vaccines, program the artificial intelligence on a driverless car or fight climate change. But you’ll be helping people who can to find the perfect environment for their specialist STEM skills through our global house of recruitment brands. If you like to be at the heart of the action, you’ll never be bored.
Experts making things happen
We work at the meeting point between two of the biggest trends driving the global economy; the unquenchable need for STEM talent and the unstoppable rise of flexible working. We’re leading the way and developing sales professionals with powerful data-analysis and network-building skills, offering you great prospects for the future.
One team, growing together
First and foremost, we’re a people business. So, collaboration is key to everything we do. We offer bright, proactive people the flexibility and freedom to work their way, so there’s a real buzz of fun, energy and opportunity. We truly care about each other, as well as the sought-after specialists and dynamic organisations we work with.
Energise your career
Bring skilled people together to build the future
More than just recruitment

Join a diverse, welcoming culture
You’ll be working for a business that’s committed to making a positive difference. We have an open, diverse and welcoming culture with a flexible working environment. You’ll be encouraged to champion diversity, both internally and when placing specialists, helping to make the STEM world more equitable and inclusive by nurturing a broader talent pool.
Read more about our initiative to promote gender representation balance in Japan office below.

Receive wide-ranging benefits
Our global success allows our experts to create amazing stories of personal and professional growth. Each year you receive 40 hours for volunteer work and five days to care for others in need, all at no cost to you. You will also have access to a wide-ranging benefits package, including corporate discounts, and life insurance.

Build your career beyond sales
It’s not only sales teams we need to be the number one STEM recruiter. We need digitally savvy individuals for core functions, from marketing and communications, IT and operations, finance and legal. If you are a talented and ambitious with people skills, mental agility and a strategic mindset, browse our job boards for opportunities to grow your career.
A green, ethical business
We’re bringing skilled people together to build a greener, more ethical business for the future. As a business we’re actively reducing our carbon footprint and working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The talented people we place are solving some of the most complex challenges the world faces today, tackling climate change, developing vaccines and providing the technology used to educate the next generation.
Read more about our people and planet initiatives
Training and development
Maximise your potential
We understand the importance of learning, and of staying ahead of the world around us. Our industry-leading Blueprint Programmes for contract and permanent roles give you the opportunity to perform at the highest level. We help our people develop deep, up-to-the-minute insight into the specialists we place and the markets they operate in. Whatever your role, you can develop your skills, expand your capabilities and grow your career.
Accelerated career path
As a meritocracy we offer accelerated career development across teams and countries. As the role of the recruiter changes, we’re leading the way by providing sales professionals with powerful data-analysis and network-building skills. With the opportunity to prove yourself and drive your own development, there’s no limit to your potential. It's up to you.

"SThree really offers unlimited opportunities with its meritocratic approach. The harder you work, the stronger your performance, and the bigger your incentive. Every day you get the chance to put your expertise to good use and help to build the future through finding the right STEM professionals. Everyone is recognised at SThree and here is where you truly get to make a difference in your career. " Koji Takei, Senior Manager
Our JP brands

Computer Futures
Computer Futures is one of the most highly regarded IT recruitment providers in the world, matching highly-skilled developers and software engineers 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, global energy, and supply chains.

Real Staffing
Real Staffing is a global leader in recruitment for the pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology sectors.

Huxley
Huxley recognises the motivations of skilled professionals seeking recruitment services for professional roles and legal jobs.

Global Enterprise Partners
Global Enterprise Partners is a specialist recruitment organisation focused on enterprise technologies for contract roles. We provide high quality and compliant IT staffing solutions for ERP projects.
Kick-start your career
Find out why our people love working for a business that’s committed to making a positive difference

“SThree truly empowers you to be an expert through an open and diverse culture where you can ask or share anything with your teammates to help you learn and grow. This was a great environment for me when I joined as I did not have any recruitment experience at all.” Risa Takeuchi, Senior Consultant
Awards and accolades

Best 100 Workplaces,
Great Place to Work(R) Institute Japan

Best Workplaces for Women,
Great Place to Work(R) Institute Japan

Best Large Recruitment Company to Work For,
TIARA 2021 Recruitment Awards

Growth Company of the Year,
RI Awards Japan 2019

Best CSR initiative,
RI Awards Japan 2019

The Healthcare & Life Sciences Recruitment Company of the Year,
TIARA Recruitment Awards 2021
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Take your career global
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Find out why our people love working for us
Watch this video to hear from our people on why they love working for us

A career with no limits
In a business that has no limits, we’ll support you to develop your skills, expand your capabilities and grow your career.

What motivates our consultants at work and what is the secret of their success at such a young age?
What are the motivations and secrets of success in recruiting at such a young age?

Secrets to success: from trainee to manager
In this article we speak to our Contracts Team Manager about his success at SThree to date and what it was like moving up the ladder from...

Hear from our tech recruitment director on how he elevates expertise of IT professionals in Japan
Hear from our tech recruitment director on how he elevates expertise of IT professionals in Japan

SThree Japan chosen as Great Place to Work for Women in 2023
A 4-time winner of Great Place to Work and an achievement of Great Place to Work for Women for the first time in 2023

Starting from scratch – How our director has developed his recruitment career and new market at SThree
Starting from scratch – How our director has developed his recruitment career and new market at SThree

SThree Japan wins 2 TIARA awards
SThree Japan has won two TIARA Awards – The Healthcare & Life Sciences Recruitment Company of the Year and The Best Large Company to Work...
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