Key Findings & Highlights:

Founded in 1982 in Clifton, Bristol, U.K., Sanderson Recruitment (Sanderson) is an independent global recruitment company providing permanent and contract recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), project-based recruitment, executive search, managed solution provider services, and specialized government and defense talent solutions.

In the past five years, Sanderson has grown inorganically by acquiring several recruiting companies. In 2019, Sanderson acquired the U.K. recruitment division of Sopra Steria, rebranded as Intelligent Resource, and secured a substantial shareholding in international recruitment consultancy IKAS Global, providing a platform to access markets in the Asia Pacific region. In January 2021, the company expanded its international footprint by acquiring U.K. recruitment company Highams and three further trading divisions of Nakama Group PLC - Nakama U.K., Nakama Hong Kong, and Nakama Singapore.

Sanderson maintains twelve offices globally, designing solutions supporting its clients’ business plans in the U.K., Australia, Ireland, Singapore, India, and Hong Kong, and comprising:

• Recruitment, consisting of contract and permanent recruitment, multi-sector vertical market expertise, and global recruitment delivery
• Solutions, including RPO, managed service programs, project RPO, and tailored talent solutions
• Executive Search services, which provide executive search and selection, research and talent pooling, and succession planning
• Projects’ solutions from Sanderson include identifying and validating specialized and flexible resources supporting interim team assignments using a risk/gain sharing contracting model. 

Sanderson focuses on its data-driven approach and the specialized expertise of its team in nurturing its long-standing client engagements. The company also credits its internal culture, including internal mobility opportunities, direct monthly meetings with the CEO, and is viewed by employees as a fun place to work, with the longevity of its staff.

Sanderson positions itself as an expert in all talent management solution areas across both permanent and contingent workforces. Its approach is centered on collaboration and partnership, never considering a solution until its team fully understands the challenge and project goals. The company then designs and implements a custom solution aligned with the client’s organizational needs.

The company attributes its success to its experienced recruiting team, high employee retention rate, deep market understanding, and effective management of its talent acquisition operations. Its recruiters consult with hiring managers and develop strong client partnerships. This approach has enabled Sanderson to significantly reduce time-to-fill and create a predictable talent acquisition model for its clients. The continuity of its resources and collaborative relationships are the keys to its long-term client relationships.