Multi-brand global network
SThree is a global STEM-specialist talent partner. We connect dynamic organisations with communities of sought-after specialists in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Our global house of specialist recruitment brands brings expertise in specific sought-after skills. We know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals seeking both permanent and contract work and understand the organisations who need them.
Founded in London in 1986 as a small business, over the past 36 years SThree has expanded into a multi-brand organisation, giving our customers access to a global network of dedicated STEM specialists through 44 offices in 12 countries.
Hard to find skills - faster
The future of work is changing. And the opportunities are endless. We use our deep knowledge and global network to understand the needs of the best STEM professionals and match them with the organisations that need them, in both permanent and contract roles.
Supercharging potential
We don’t just advance careers – we unbox them. We help highly skilled people do the work they aspire to do, with a community of other specialists for inspiration and support. By understanding people’s personal goals and niche skills, we find roles that push their boundaries, so they can reach even greater levels of achievement.
Global house of specialist recruitment brands
Our global house of specialist brands gives a unique combination of expert recruitment knowledge and worldwide reach. Each brand brings expertise in specific sought-after skills within science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We understand them and know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals and the organisations that need them across many sectors – for both permanent and contract work.
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 attract and nurture communities of specialises within niche markets and technologies. Using our global network and local expertise, we partner outstanding people with companies driving change across the world.
Progressive
Progressive 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 workers within niche markets and skill sets.
Global Enterprise Partners
Global Enterprise Partners is an enterprise technology agency based in the US and the Netherlands, placing specialist contractors across North America and Europe in SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce projects.
Finding the right people can be a challenge. Our committed consultants use an agile approach to provide market-specific advice, placing specialist contractors wherever, and whenever, they are needed.
JP Gray
JP Gray is based in the Netherlands and focuses on cutting-edge organisations across Europe in need of talented candidates in finance, IT, customer services, logistics and supply chains, support and technical sectors.
With our three core values of service, quality and speed at the heart of everything we do, we deliver best-in-class recruitment driven by the specialist skills of candidates and bespoke needs of our clients.
Madison Black
At Madison Black our mission is simple. We connect the best creative talent in the United States with industry disruptors in need of design, marketing, communications, advertising and public relations roles.
Throughout our extensive network of quality candidates our dedicated contractor team provide a personal service, finding and placing creative flair that our competitors struggle to find.
Values and culture
Helping solve complex global challenges
We’re bringing skilled people together to build the future. The talented people we place are solving some of the most complex challenges the world faces today, including tackling climate change, developing vaccines and providing the technology used to educate the next generation.
A diverse, welcoming culture
SThree is a people business. We’re an inclusive team with an open, diverse and welcoming culture in a flexible working environment. Our business is full of bright, pro-active, forward-looking people who bring energy and fun to the workplace. They care about each other - collaboration is key to everything we do.
Accelerated career development
We’re experts in a market that’s always evolving. As the role of the recruiter changes, we attract digital savvy individuals with a collaborative approach to working. Most of all we look for people skills, those who can connect and understand others’ needs with the ability to build powerful talent networks.
Our leadership
Executive Committee
Our senior leaders support our Chief Executive in the implementation of strategy, operational plans, policies procedures and budgets, managing regional and group operations for our global house of specialist recruitment brands and group functions.
Meet the Board
Our diverse board has a complementary mix of skills and expertise. They are responsible for the overall management of our business and set our strategy, policies and operational framework, ensuring resources are in place to meet our objectives.
Awards and accolades
Support Services category winner - UK 2021 , Britain's Most Admired Companies
Top Employer - Mittelstand Germany 2022, Top Employer Institute
Company of the year 2021, European Diversity Awards
Sustainable Recruitment Agency of the Year 2020, Recruiter Awards
Think, Act, Report, Gender Equality at Work
Global footprint
Our offices cover 44 locations in 12 countries.
Birmingham
Bristol
Glasgow
Leeds
London
Manchester
Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
Trading under the name of Specialist Staffing Group
Austin
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Houston
Minneapolis
New York
San Diego
San Francisco
Japan
United Arab Emirates
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What are the five trends shaping life sciences?
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New thinking is needed to tackle drug shortages
Advanced manufacturing, smart supply chains and data have important roles to play in improving market access.
How companies can capitalise on the global megatrends
Three key areas of focus that can make firms attracting more STEM talent these days
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Our brands
Our global house of specialist brands gives a unique combination of expert recruitment knowledge and worldwide reach.
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SThree is Great Place To Work certified
SThree Netherlands is a certified Great Place To Work for the second year in a row with a score of 81 percent.
SThree leaders named on SIA’s Staffing Europe 100 and Global Power 150 List
Timo Lehne, Sunnny Ackerman and Karima Green have been recognised on SIA staffing lists
Sunny Ackerman is named one of North America's 100 most influential leaders in staffing
President of SThree Americas has been recognised on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Staffing 100 North America list for 2022.
2021 Annual Report: Discover how SThree is delivering STEM talent
Read how SThree is connecting sought-after STEM specialists with pioneering global companies in our 2021 Annual Report and TCFD statement.
SThree appoints new Chief Technology and Information Officer
Nick Folkes takes on role of Chief Technology and Information Officer, having been in the role as an interim since October 2021.