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

  • Recruitment Advisor Full Time Permanent

    London, UK £40000 - £45000

    About the Company A leading law firm with a strong reputation and supportive culture are looking for a Recruitment Advisor ...

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  • Recruitment Assistant Full Time Permanent

    London, UK £35000 - £40000

    About the Company A leading international law firm with a strong reputation and supportive culture are looking for a Recruitment Assistant on a permanent basis.  About the Role Working as part of the wider HR team, the role will support on end-to-end recruitment coordination for fee earning recruitment hires. Responsibilities include: Interview coordination and taking feedback Coordinating onboarding both locally and internationally Managing relationships with partners and stakeholders and key external agencies Acting as first point of contact Keeping systems up to date Market mapping Process invoices Collate data to analyse for diversity, equality and inclusion Job Requirements You will have previous experience of working in a professional services environment. Previous in-house or agency recruitment experience is ideal and excellent interpersonal skills. This role will suit a self-starter with a proven ability to manage administration. ...

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  • HR Advisor Full Time Permanent

    London, UK £45000 - £55000

    About the Company A leading law firm with an international reach and a fantastic culture are looking for a HR Advisor to join the team. About the Role Working with senior stakeholders across the business as part of the wider HR team, this is a full generalist role that will include interesting project work. Responsibilities include: Performance management and coaching line managers Managing employee relations (sickness/absence) Supporting on resourcing and development matters Manage probation reviews Overseeing new joiners/exit interviews Advising on salary review process Supporting on diversity and wellbeing matters Job Requirements You will have previous HR experience at advisory level and have worked in a law firm or professional services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop in a broad generalist role within a well-established and 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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