Business Details
44 Years
experience
Global Recruitment Solutions Partner
We deliver high-quality, flexible talent solutions with a passion for partnership and service excellence. As a global recruitment solutions company with four decades of experience, we place partnership at the heart of everything we do. We listen to client challenges and collaborate to create tailored solutions, building our services on collaboration, understanding, and flexibility. Our extensive experience and skilled team enable us to meet any recruitment goal, striving to deliver with personality and a commitment to service excellence. We operate globally with offices in the UK, Europe, and APAC, offering insights and solutions that transform businesses worldwide. 
Services
Recruitment Services
RPO Solutions
MSP Programmes
Executive Search
Project Teams
Government Recruitment
Talent Insights
Consulting Services
Contingent Workforce
Employer Branding
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of global recruitment expertise
- Our ISO-certified processes ensure quality and compliance
- We offer tailored solutions for permanent, contract, and project hiring
- Our partnership approach prioritises client-specific needs
- We operate in 15+ global locations with industry specialists
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 27001
- Cyber Essentials
What people say
Exceptional recruiter performance
Smooth implementation
Market knowledge
Tailored solutions
Responsive team
Services
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Our RPO solutions provide flexible, scalable recruitment outsourcing tailored to permanent hiring needs. We deploy expert teams using proven processes and technology to attract, select, and retain top talent. Clients benefit from reduced costs, improved quality of hire, and access to market-leading tools while maintaining control over strategic decisions.
Managed Service Programmes
Our MSP solutions deliver contingent workforce management through tailored programmes combining people, processes, and technology. We reduce costs by 20-30% while improving compliance and visibility. Clients gain faster hiring cycles, better risk management, and enhanced employer branding within their contingent workforce communities.
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies leadership talent through bespoke projects understanding client strategy and culture. We access diverse talent pools using proprietary networks and assessment methodologies. Clients receive candidates with proven track records in complex organisational transformations and strategic leadership.
Government Recruitment
Specialising in UK government and defence recruitment for 20+ years, we source security-cleared professionals for critical roles. Our expertise covers MOD, national security, and public sector frameworks. Clients benefit from compliance with strict protocols and access to hard-to-reach talent pools through our established networks.
Talent Insights
Our talent insights team transforms data into actionable hiring strategies using proprietary research and benchmarking tools. We provide market intelligence on salary trends, skills gaps, and workforce planning. Clients gain data-driven decision-making capabilities to optimise recruitment strategies and employer value propositions.
People
Jon Ball
CEO
Jon joined Sanderson Recruitment in 1997 and has led as CEO since 2012. With 27 years of industry experience, he drives strategic growth while maintaining the company's partnership ethos. He focuses on solving client problems through tailored solutions and developing internal talent for sustained success.
Karen Alexander
Managing Director - MSP & RPO
Karen leads our RPO and MSP solutions with a focus on barrier-free recruitment. She has implemented enterprise solutions for major financial institutions, combining innovation with practical delivery to transform talent acquisition strategies for clients across multiple sectors.
Nick Walrond
Managing Director - Government & Defence
Nick established Sanderson Recruitment's Government & Defence division over 20 years ago. He specialises in solving complex talent challenges for secure government roles, developing multi-channel solutions that combine technology, diversity initiatives, and social value creation.
Will Boney
Managing Director - Recruitment Services
Will leads UK recruitment services with 23 years of experience in technology and transformation programmes. He ensures consultants deliver exceptional candidate experiences while maintaining deep expertise in financial services and digital recruitment markets.
Mollie Hatton
Head of Talent Consulting - Government & Defence
Mollie specialises in ED&I consulting and future talent programmes for the public sector. She develops agile solutions addressing hard-to-fill roles, focusing on breaking down barriers and creating diverse workforces through innovative recruitment strategies.
Questions
What recruitment services does Sanderson Recruitment offer?
We provide permanent and contract recruitment, RPO, MSP, executive search, project teams, and talent consulting across technology, finance, government, and business services sectors.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, we have offices in the UK, Europe, APAC, and North America, delivering global talent solutions while maintaining local market expertise.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous selection processes combine technical assessments, cultural fit evaluations, and market intelligence to match candidates with client-specific requirements.
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus on technology & digital, finance & accountancy, change & transformation, business services, and government & defence sectors.
How do you handle compliance and regulations?
We maintain ISO certifications and industry-specific accreditations, with dedicated compliance teams ensuring adherence to all relevant employment laws and standards.
Can you support large-scale recruitment projects?
Yes, our enterprise RPO solutions have successfully managed multi-year programmes for FTSE100 companies, deploying teams of 100+ recruiters when required.
