For Candidates

How do I send my CV to one of your consultants?
Candidates can start their journey with SF Recruitment by registering as a candidate and creating a candidate profile via our website first. Please use the registration link 'Register' that sits in the top navigation bar on every page of our website. Or you can use this shortcut here: Register as a candidate. Please DO NOT send a CV or job enquiry via our contact us page. The contact us mailbox is not intended for this purpose and your CV may get missed.

What sectors do SF Recruitment specialise in?
Find out more about our specialisms here: Finance & Accountancy, Professional Services, Technology and Engineering.

What support does SF Recruitment offer to job seekers throughout the recruitment process?
We offer comprehensive support tailored to each job seeker’s needs. This includes assistance with CV writing, interview preparation, and guidance on navigating the job market. We are deeply connected to our markets and can offer real-time insights into current market conditions. Our commitment to ethical recruitment and flexible working options reflects in our efforts to help candidates find roles that offer work-life balance, including part-time, hybrid and remote positions.

How do I get in touch with a recruitment consultant?
All of our consultants are listed on our 'meet the team' page. Everyone is listed alphabetically by surname. You can also use filters to search by location or specialism.

How can candidates register with SF Recruitment and what is the process?
Candidates can start their journey with SF Recruitment by registering as a candidate and creating a candidate profile via our website. Please use the registration link 'Register' that sits in the top navigation bar on every page of our website. Or you can use this shortcut here: Register as a candidate.  Please DO NOT send a CV or job enquiry via our contact us page. The contact form mailbox is not intended for this purpose and your CV may get missed.  We specialise in permanent, temporary, and interim contract roles across various sectors, including Finance & Accountancy, Technology, Engineering and Professional Services. Our friendly, honest, and caring approach ensures candidates receive support throughout the recruitment process, from CV writing to interview preparation.

How do I search for and apply for a job via SF Recruitment?
You can search all jobs via the Job Search link that sits the top navigation bar at the top of every page on our website. You can also use this link here: Job Search. New jobs are added daily, if you register as a candidate you will will be able to set up Job Alerts, that will notify you every time a job is added that is relevant to you preferences.  To register, please use the 'Register' link in the top navigation bar that appears on the top of every page. Please DO NOT try to send a CV via our contact us form or generic email address.  These mailboxes are not set up for this purpose and you CV will likely get missed.  

What types of jobs are currently available?
We have hundreds of live jobs vacancies  at any time across the whole of our business. The best way to search for a vacancy suitable to your requirements is via our job search page.  Our jobs are updated daily.  On our job search page, you can easily hone in on the perfect job for you by using the filters on the left hand side of the page.  These allow you to refine the results by, Keyword, Location, Specialism, Flexibility options, Job type, Industry and Salary range.   You can also sign up for job alerts by registering as a candidate.

For Employers

I have a vacancy I'd like some help recruiting for.  Who should I contact?
We have a head office located in Birmingham. We also have offices in Nottingham, Leicester, Manchester and London. We support recruitment across the whole of the UK from these locations, so please select your nearest office where our colleagues will be able to assist you further. If you already have a relationship with a specific consultant or office, you can find all of our consultants listed on our 'meet the team' page. Everyone is listed alphabetically by surname. You can also use filters to search by location or specialism.

What specialised recruitment services does SF Recruitment offer?
SF Recruitment, founded in 1998 with a commitment to helping everyone work in a job they love, offers specialist recruitment services across the UK. With offices in London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester, and Manchester, we specialise in Executive, Finance & Accountancy, Technology, Engineering, and Professional Services roles. Our Flex for Success initiative underscores our support for flexible working, ensuring we match businesses with candidates who share their values and workstyle preferences.

How does SF Recruitment ensure the quality and fit of candidates?
We are uniquely candidate focussed.  Through proactive sourcing and comprehensive evaluation, we match top talent with leading businesses to ensure a perfect fit where our candidates thrive for years. Our deep knowledge and experience in the marketplaces we operate allow us to source candidates who naturally fit with your company’s culture and values. We prioritise quality and fit above all, ensuring that both businesses and candidates benefit from a perfect match. Our success; marked by over 25 years of service, 14,000 clients, and 50,000 placements, is driven by our investment in talented people who share our unwavering drive and pioneering spirit.

Careers at SF Recruitment

How do I find out more about working for SF Recruitment?
For more detailed insights into careers at SF Recruitment, our award winning EVP 'The SF Experience©' and to explore the full range of benefits and opportunities we offer, please visit our careers page at SF Recruitment Careers.

What makes a career at SF Recruitment unique?
At SF Recruitment, our commitment to being an entrepreneurial, award-winning business shines through in our dedication to flexible working, personal development, and employee ownership. With a transparent and meritocratic approach to remuneration and progression, we offer a high-performance culture that ensures success in both work and life. Our benefits, including flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and a stake in the company's future, each designed to support and enrich our team's lives. Please visit our careers page for more details SF Recruitment Careers.

How does SF Recruitment support work-life balance for its employees?
We recognise that true success stems from a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer fully flexible working hours, allowing our team to organise their schedules in a way that best suits them. With up to 33 days of holiday per year, plus additional wellbeing days, and a range of supportive benefits like online GP appointments and fitness support, we're committed to ensuring our employees can live their best lives, both inside and outside of work. Please visit our careers page for more information SF Recruitment Careers.

Troubleshooting

I am having trouble logging in to my candidate account...
If you have just created an account you should receive an email asking you to activate your account first.  You will not be able to access your candidate account until this link has been activated.  Please activate your account as soon as you can.  If you have not received an email, PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL BOX.  Many candidates often find that the activation email ends up there. Please note, you can only click your activation link ONCE, after this time, if you try to click on it you will get a message that says 'bad request'.  To access your candidate account dashboard after you've activated your account, please use the login link that sits in the top navigation bar on every page of our website.  Or you can use this shortcut here: Candidate Account Login.

I've reset my password for my candidate account, but it doesn't seem to be working...
Please check your JUNK INBOX, we find that on the majority of occasions the password reset emails end up here. Please do not attempt to re-set your password again until you have checked your junk mail first. Thank you.

General Information

What makes SF Recruitment stand out in the recruitment industry?
Our foundation lies in the belief that everyone deserves to love their job, a principle we've upheld since 1998. The introduction of our Flex for Success initiative in 2022 further emphasises our commitment to flexible working. We're a multi-award-winning, ethical recruiter with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, pledging to be single-use plastic-free and advocating for bamboo as a sustainable alternative. Our achievements are a testament to our dedication to being the best choice for clients and candidates alike, driven by a friendly, honest, and caring ethos.  Our commitment to flexible working for all goes beyond mere words.  We are members of an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) working with MP's and Charities to help advocate for changes to employment law around flexible working. You can find our more here: SF Recruitment joins APPG for Flexible Working.

How do you handle data privacy and candidate information?
Our data protection practices and compliance with regulations is all outlined in our Privacy Policy and GDPR Data Protection Policy.

What are your office hours?
Our operational hours are 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday (Closed Weekends & Bank Holidays).  We work to a flexible hybrid model based on employee and team needs. Each office has 1-2 days per week at the office for collaborative tasks. Our people are empowered to work how, where and when suits them and is the reason we won Best Small Employer & Best for Flexible Working by Working Families.

Where are SF Recruitment based?
We have a head office located in Birmingham.  We also have offices in Nottingham, Leicester, Manchester and London.  We recruit across the whole of the UK from these locations, so please select your nearest office where our colleagues will be happy able to assist you further.