About Us
SF Partners is a leading recruitment company with offices in Birmingham, London, East-Midlands, Manchester and Frankfurt. We bring people and businesses together, building lasting partnerships that deliver real results.
We’re not your average recruitment business.
Over the last 27 years, we’ve partnered with more than 15,000 clients and supported over 60,000 people to take the next step in their careers. We’re proud of the impact we’ve made.
At our heart, we’re experienced recruitment professionals who genuinely care about people and the businesses they power. Many of our consultants bring years and often decades of specialist experience. That depth of knowledge means we understand our markets, speak our clients’ language and recognise the real challenges behind every brief.
We combine that experience with fresh energy and a modern approach. High standards, straight talking, no unnecessary jargon. Just thoughtful, well-executed recruitment that works.
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“I started my career in mergers and acquisitions, working closely with business owners, investors and leadership teams at pivotal moments of growth and change. One thing was always clear - the right people make the difference between plans on paper and results in reality.
At SF Partners, we take that same mindset into every appointment. We focus on understanding what really matters to a business and aligning the right talent to it. Because when you get the hire right, you don’t just fill a role, you strengthen the whole organisation.”
Saira Demmer
CEO, SF Partners
27 years of relationship-led recruitment
Since 1998 we've placed over 60,000 people into new roles
We've hired talent for over 15,000 companies
An award-winning business
Embedded in our local markets
We believe in doing recruitment properly – with care, expertise and a long-term view.
That’s why we’re well connected to industry and regional businesses. In all our key regions, we partner with local organisations who are focussed on driving the local economy forward. From the West Midlands Growth Company to Manchester Digital, we’re embedded in our industries and attend and run over 300 networking and insight events every year. We cut through the noise by gaining new perspectives – creating real results for our clients and candidates.
What our clients say about us
I’ve hired through SF for about 20 years; they understand what I’m asking for and know what our organisation needs. The relationship is key.
Marie Bailey
Methodist Homes Association
Head of Operational Finance
I started off working with SF back when I was in audit. The candidates work out - they stay. SF understand the fit, not just the CV, that’s the most important thing.
Sam Starr
Closer Still Media
Finance Director
SF took the time to meet us in person and understood both the behavioural and technical needs of the role. They quickly provided a great short-list who were well briefed and highly motivated.
CFO, Healthcare Group
(private-equity backed)
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