Elevate expertise. Energize progress.

Specialist Staffing Group is the STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics with dynamic organizations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: these are today’s unsung heroes who positively shape the future. Now we’re helping them shape their own futures.

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Igniting careers

Operating through a global house of specialist recruitment brands, our consultants understand your needs, matching sought-after skills with dynamic organizations, game-changers with change-makers. Supercharging the careers of highly skilled people is at the core of our mission, helping them do the work they aspire to do - contract or permanent.

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Building the future

By challenging experts with unexpected roles that match their goals, we push boundaries and spark possibilities. As the global STEM-specialist talent partner we use our network of experts to help organizations innovate and grow while adapting to new ways of working. 

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Find your next role

Discover life-changing jobs in engineering, life sciences, and technology with game-changing organizations around the world. 

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Seek sought-after specialists

Draw on our global network to recruit the best professionals and find the skills you need tomorrow, today.

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Join our global team

Impact people’s lives by finding them rewarding roles, guiding them to explore new opportunities and changing lives for the better.

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How companies can capitalize on the global megatrends
27 April 2023

How companies can capitalize on the global megatrends

There are three key areas of focus that can make firms victorious in the war for talent, find out what they are

Five global megatrends fueling STEM recruitment
25 April 2023

Five global megatrends fueling STEM recruitment

Demand for STEM talent is on the rise, but what is driving the increase?

What will developers do with 40% more time?
20 April 2023

What will developers do with 40% more time?

Developers are set to get a lot of time back when AI writes the boring and repetitive code

Will the rise of contracting continue?
07 February 2023

Will the rise of contracting continue?

Our research shows that contracting continues to grow in popularity, but will temporary roles soon outnumber permanent ones? Explore what...

Flexible staffing solutions for challenging times
26 January 2023

Flexible staffing solutions for challenging times

Companies increasingly want to staff projects with on-demand and agile STEM skills, during tough times employers want flexible options. F...

How contractors can thrive in a recession
24 January 2023

How contractors can thrive in a recession

A new generation of STEM professionals are turning their backs on permanent positions as contracting becomes more popular, find out why...

Increasing Latino representation in STEM
06 September 2022

Increasing Latino representation in STEM

Leveling the playing field for underrepresented communities in STEM.

The rise of the contractor
21 July 2022

The rise of the contractor

With unemployment at a low and many companies open to new and unconventional working practices, contracting, and how it’s delivered, is o...

STEM professionals want planned-in career development
13 July 2022

STEM professionals want planned-in career development

STEM professionals don’t just want a job they expect employers to offer them opportunities that help develop their careers

Latest news from Specialist Staffing Group

15 November 2022

Specialist Staffing Group's Sunny Ackerman and Karima Green Named on SIA’s Global Power 150 Women in Staffing List

The award highlights women who have made significant contributions to their companies and the staffing ecosystem.

20 October 2022

Timo Lehne, CEO, has been named on SIA’s Staffing 100 Europe list

Timo Lehne, CEO, has been named on SIA’s Staffing 100 Europe list

07 October 2022

Specialist Staffing Group’s ‘STEM Equity Coalition’ wins American Staffing Association Elevate award

Specialist Staffing Group's ESG team have won the American Staffing Association (ASA) Elevate award for their 'STEM Equity Coalition' p...

28 April 2022

Timo Lehne appointed CEO

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Timo Lehne as permanent Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.

07 March 2022

Sunny Ackerman is named one of North America's 100 most influential leaders in staffing

President of Specialist Staffing Group has been recognised on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Staffing 100 North America list for 2...

01 March 2022

2021 Annual Report: Discover how the Group is delivering STEM talent

Read how the Group is connecting sought-after STEM specialists with pioneering global companies in our 2021 Annual Report and TCFD statem...

31 January 2022

Group appoints new Chief Technology and Information Officer

Nick Folkes takes on role of Chief Technology and Information Officer, having been in the role as an interim since October 2021.

31 January 2022

Group posts record profits with performance up 111% year-on-year

Full-year results for the year ended 30 November 2021 show profit before tax of £60m.

28 January 2022

Group ranks top in Support Services sector in Britain’s Most Admired Companies 2021

Study published by Management Today puts Group first in eight of the 13 key criteria.