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

  • Early Careers Recruitment & Development Manager Contract Full Time

    London, UK

    About the Company An award-winning international law firm are seeking an Early Careers Recruitment & Development Manager to join their collaborative team on a 12 month contract basis. About the Role This is a broad role covering a range of areas including the management and development of the graduate recruitment program and involvement in global graduate recruitment projects. Working closing with the Head of HR, duties include: Graduate recruitment – managing the recruitment of trainees across the firm including the strategy and managing relationships with universities Project management – vacation schemes, apprenticeships, Attraction strategy – overall implementation of the graduate attraction piece Development – managing seat allocation and appraisals Job Requirements You will have previous experience of working in a graduate recruitment role ideally within a law firm and experience in an international environment would be an asset. Strong experience of working with senior stakeholders and being able to multitask is essential. ...

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  • Senior HR Business Partner Full Time Permanent

    London, UK £85000 - £95000

    bout the Company An award winning international law firm with an excellent culture are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner on a permanent basis.  About the Role Working closely with senior stakeholders, this is a broad generalist role offering leadership and operational elements. The successful candidate will collaborate with key internal stakeholders whilst working with the wider HR team to deliver HR strategy and generalist support across fee earning and business services groups. Duties include: Managing relationships with internal stakeholders including Partners Performance and career development management Managing employee relations matters Coaching managers on performance management and development matters Leading annual performance and salary review processes Support strategy and process improvement across HR functions including with respect to wellbeing matters Champion best practice Job Requirements You will have previous experience of working in a generalist HR role at a senior Manager/Business Partner level within a law firm/professional services. Strong experience of working with senior stakeholders and the demonstrated ability to drive strategy and build positive relationships is essential. ...

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  • HR Assistant Contract Full Time

    London, UK £30000 - £40000

    About the Company A growing international professional services firm are looking to hire a HR Assistant on a 12 month FTC to support across the full spectrum of generalist matters. About the Role Working as part of the wider HR team, the role has full responsibility for HR administration across recruitment and the employee lifecycle. This includes:  Preparing paperwork for new starters and coordinating inductions Managing the HR inbox Assisting with rewards and benefits matters Leading on recruitment matters (coordinating interviews, liaising with agencies, screening cvs, maintaining systems) Maintaining the HR database  reporting Payroll Support with projects Job Requirements You will have previous HR administration experience and have worked in a professional services environment. You will be highly organised and have excellent communication skills. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collegial team. ...

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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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