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, SThree has expanded into a multi-brand organisation, giving our customers access to aglobal network of dedicated STEM specialists through 33 offices in 11 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.
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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.
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Our specialisms
Focus on STEM
We’re the global STEM-specialist talent partner, with recruitment experts across the world. By bringing skilled people together, placing them in both contract roles and permanent jobs, we elevate expertise and energise progress for everyone. That’s how we build the future.
Science
By introducing talented candidates to organisations within the scientific sector we help them maintain their research operations into treatments, today and into the future.
During the pandemic we are proud to have supported the people behind the world’s response to the health crisis, building teams through our specialist brands Progressive Recruitmentand Real Staffing.
Technology
Technology is rapidly evolving. Organisations need the expertise to keep up with the pace of change.
We place professionals with leading tech companies in the UK and globally through our specialist recruitment businesses Computer Futures, Progressive Recruitment andHuxley, and across Europe and the US with Global Enterprise Partners.
Engineering
Engineers are in high demand as the world races to meet new challenges providing renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and cleaner transport.
Use our contacts and networks at Progressive Recruitmentand Huxley to connect with dynamic organisations.
Mathematics
Streamlining, cleansing and effectively managing data requires specialist skills.
We connect talented people with dynamic organisations across the Netherlands and North America that are striving to compete in an increasingly data-driven world, through our specialist recruitment brands Madison Black and JP Gray.
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How the STEM World Evolves
The STEM world is evolving. Priorities are shifting as external factors begin to take hold. Uncover what's changed in our new study.
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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 since 1986.
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 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 26 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, the Netherlands and Japan, placing specialist contractors across North America, Europe and Asia 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.
Our people and planet initiatives
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Awards and accolades
Best Contract Recruitment Agency, UK 2023, The Contracting Awards
Top Employer - Mittelstand Germany 2023, Top Employer Institute
Great Place To Work™ - Netherlands 2023, Great Place To Work® Institute
Great Place to Work® Belgium 2023, Great Place To Work® Institute
Great Place to Work™ - Middle East 2023, Great Place to Work® Institute
Great Place To Work™ - Spain 2023, Great Place To Work® Institute
Best Workplaces for Women - Japan 2023, Great Place to Work® Institute
B- Carbon disclosure rating 2022, CDP
Global footprint
Our offices cover 33 locations in 11 countries.
United Kingdom
Birmingham
Bristol
Glasgow
Leeds
London
Manchester
Continental Europe
Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
United States
Trading under the name of Specialist Staffing Group
Austin
Boston
Chicago
Houston
New York
San Diego
Asia Pacific
Japan
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Read our latest insights
28 March 2024
The only constant is change: Why digital first means endless transformation
Most businesses want to be digital first. But don’t think of this as a destination – it’s a never-ending journey.
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21 March 2024
Why it’s time to get real about remote work
Hybrid working policies will only succeed if they’re based on compromise between the needs of employees and the needs of the organisation
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23 January 2024
How AI can help fill the STEM skills gap
Artificial intelligence will help plug the growing STEM skills gap in several ways, says SThree CEO Timo Lehne
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13 December 2023
Navigating the skills shortage: the cross-industry competition is on
The skills shortage across the STEM sector goes deep while countries and industries are competing against each other for the same talent.
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07 December 2023
How are today’s STEM-powered megaprojects shaping the future?
Long after the pioneering minds behind megaprojects are gone, the structures endure, so how will today's megaprojects shape our future? R...
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05 December 2023
What is career pathing?
Wondering how career pathing works and why it’s an integral part of staff productivity and company success? Find out here!
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20 November 2023
Burnt out and powering on
28% of STEM professionals feel more worried about their wellbeing now compared with last year? Find out why
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13 November 2023
AI fear and the future of employment for STEM professionals
The hype surrounding AI worries employees, but we need to turn powerlessness into agency and anxiety into excitement.
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06 November 2023
Why choose a career in STEM recruitment?
STEM skills are in short supply and high demand. By choosing a career in STEM recruitment you can help companies build a better future.
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Latest news from SThree
26 March 2024
Pioneering a new era in recruitment: how Microsoft is powering SThree's Technology Improvement Programme
How Microsoft is powering SThree's Technology Improvement Programme
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19 March 2024
SThree maintains a resilient performance driven by strong contract extensions
Sector-leading contract order book visibility highlighted in performance covering the period 1 December 2023 to 29 February 2024.
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30 January 2024
SThree reports a sustained and resilient performance
The STEM-specialist staffing group announces its financial results for the year ended 30 November 2023.
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14 December 2023
SThree reports full year performance in line with market expectations
Group in line with market expectations, driven by the resilience of SThree’s specialism of working with in-demand STEM skills.
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20 September 2023
SThree announces new President, Matt McManus
SThree is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt McManus as its new President based in Houston Texas.
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19 September 2023
SThree confirms a resilient performance in Q3 FY23, trading in line with market expectations for the full year
SThree is trading in line with FY23 Q2, against a strong comparative period from the prior year.
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01 September 2023
SThree appoints new Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operations Officer
SThree appoints Jelte Hacquebord as Chief Commercial Officer and Nick Folkes as Chief Operations Officer
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25 July 2023
SThree announces sector-leading margins against a resilient performance in H1 FY23
SThree plc, the global staffing business focused on roles in STEM, has issued its financial results for the half year ending 31 May 2023.
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17 July 2023
SThree study: Job security beats a pay rise in priority for STEM professionals
SThree study: Job security beats a pay rise in priority for STEM professionals
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