Our Approach

We invest the time and energy to really understand each individual and business, including company cultures and objectives. This allows us to act as a true partner, whether representing you for a position or as an extension of your business.

Working With Us

We will always recommend the best search strategy to attract the right candidates for your role, maintaining a transparent and fair approach. We pride ourselves on a high quality, consistent, discreet and individual service whereby we will only provide the best and relevant candidates available. We do not send cvs for the sake of KPIs and we offer a full 100% refund within the first 3 months of a permanent engagement if you are not happy.

Representing You

We have your best interest at heart. It does not serve us to place you into a job role where we do not think you are going to be happy, as this does not benefit anyone involved and hence our refund policy. Our main aim is to develop long lasting relationships with you so we can continue to help throughout the future. View our current jobs…

Job Spotlight

  • HR Specialist Contract Full Time

    London, UK £50000 - £80000

    About the Company A specialist consultancy, with a fantastic reputation, are seeking a HR Specialist for a 6 month paternity ...

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  • Senior HR Manager Full Time Permanent

    London, UK £90000 - £110000

    About the Company A management consultancy with an excellent culture are seeking a Senior HR Manager on a permanent basis to join the team. About the Role Working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, this is a broad generalist role offering leadership and operational elements. The successful candidate will collaborate with key clients whilst working with the wider team to deliver HR strategy and generalist support. Duties include: Managing relationships with stakeholders including Partners Oversee policies and procedures reviews Run employee lifecycle processes Leading on benefits renewals and offering Coordinating TUPE projects Managing HR Reporting Advising on resourcing Support strategy and process improvement across HR functions Champion best practice Job Requirements You will have previous experience of working in a HR role within a law firm/professional services. Strong experience of process improvement, employee lifecycles and working with senior stakeholders is essential. ...

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  • HR Manager Contract Full Time

    London, UK £80000 - £94000

    About the Company A leading international law firm are seeking an HR Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to work closely with a key fee earning group. About the Role This is a broad generalist role offering scope and exposure, partnering with key internal stakeholders whilst working with the wider HR team to deliver the people strategy. Working closely with the Senior HR Manager and Head of HR, duties include: Managing relationships with internal stakeholders including Partners Advising on employee relations matters and best practice Driving forward the firm’s people agenda Provide advice on parental leave and flexible working Support with diversity initiatives and programmes Performance and Talent management, including working closely with the L&D team Coach Managers and Team Leaders in the development of their people management Run the salary and bonus review process advising on pay and benefit trends Job Requirements You will have previous experience of working in a generalist HR role at within a law firm/professional services and preferably CIPD qualified. Strong experience of working with senior stakeholders and mentoring team members is essential. ...

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Best Practice Process

Our Approach - Sam Stafford Search
  • Whilst we understand that each assignment has its own idiosyncrasies, we operate a simple, agile search methodology as a foundation upon which to build something to your requirements. Every candidate is pre-screened, met and supported throughout their search with regular communication.
  • We adopt a thorough competency-based interview process based on your criteria and culture to assess candidates. All clients are offered a full and detailed candidate synopsis and CV with comments as to their suitability for a role. Additional testing can also be offered depending on requirements. To learn more please get in touch…
  • Once qualified, we place a strong emphasis on support to candidates, including very detailed interview preparation and market information to offer the best tools available. This gives them the greatest chance to achieve their potential whilst truly understanding the role being recruited and allowing you to make the most informed opinion possible as to their suitability.
  • Using regular communication throughout the process, we are able to inform you of any changes in circumstances, alternative interviews or counter offers. Therefore we are able to provide the most detailed and up to date information on candidate requirements and deliver the best support and advice during the offer process.

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