Testimonials
At S&B Talent, many of our candidates go on to become clients, and many of our clients first came to us as candidates. This reflects the long-term, relationship-led approach at the heart of how we work. From leading international law firms and global organisations to HR, Talent and Reward professionals shaping their next career move, we are proud to support people at every stage of the journey. These testimonials reflect the trust, market expertise and consistent partnership that define S&B Talent.
I’ve worked with Sam for many years now and I really value her professionalism and deep market knowledge. Sam knows our firm very well and she always brings this insight to the recruitment process, which means she is able to consistently identify candidates who go on to succeed with us. Additionally, it’s a pleasure working with Sam and I truly value the partnership we’ve built over the years. Thank you for all your support and dedication – here’s to many more successful placements!“
Head of Recruitment UK & EMEA
Silver Circle International Law Firm
Sam has supported our firm for a number of years, and I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Sam. She understood our brief completely, provided good insight into the market and candidates, and was very proactive.“
Head of HR
International Law Firm
I would highly recommend Sam as she has been one of the best recruiters I have worked with! As a candidate, she took the time to give me timely feedback and went the extra mile to help with preparing for interviews so I felt supported throughout the process. I really enjoyed her friendliness and openness during our calls, and her sector knowledge was also impressive!“
Senior EC Manager
International Law Firm
Sam is brilliant! She helped me on my career journey into a challenging and innovative role and showed great passion and enthusiasm towards my experience and the role throughout the entire process. Her guidance and advice was invaluable and no doubt part of the reason I was able to continue on my career journey. 10/10 would recommend Sam to any of my connections both as a client and a recruiter.“
EC Manager
UK Law Firm
I made the transition from working and living in Australia to residing in the UK – and through Sam’s monumental support and guidance I was swiftly recruited into a leading law firm. Sam truly cares for your success and is incredibly responsive and organised. Very grateful to Sam and couldn’t recommend her more highly.“
HR Specialist
International Law Firm
I cannot thank Sam enough for all her help in getting me a job. She was so helpful, calm and committed to get me where I wanted to be. The lead up to my interviews we sat down together and went through how to answer interview questions, body language and raise any issues I wanted to address which really helped me feel confident and able to come across well in interviews. Within a week I had two interviews which both offered me the job.“
Human Resources Advisor
International Law Firm
Bella has been a consistently strong recruitment partner for us. Her speed of response stands out, with well-matched shortlists delivered quickly and thoughtfully. The quality of her network is evident in the calibre of candidates she introduces, who not only meet the technical requirements but also align well with our culture. We also value the thorough preparation of her candidates, who come into interviews with a clear understanding of our business, the role and our expectations.“
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
International Law Firm
Trusted. Strategic. Exceptional. Bella is one of the most credible and respected professionals in the industry. Her work extends far beyond traditional hiring, offering trusted guidance, coaching and support to both individuals and organisations. Grounded in integrity, care and an unwavering commitment to true excellence, Bella empowers her clients to make confident decisions and builds capability to build lasting success. For HR professionals who value trust, integrity, credibility and true partnership, there is no alternative. Thank you for your continued support!“
HR Director
Management Consultancy
I was introduced to Bella recently and it was a real pleasure speaking with her. What stood out immediately was her ability to cut through complex experience and quickly understand what I was genuinely trying to achieve next in my career. She helped me organise and position my background in a way that reflected enterprise-level impact, stretching beyond a traditional COE lens and into Head of HR territory. For the first time, I felt my experience was being articulated in a way that truly matched my capability and ambition.“
Global Director of Reward & Benefits
International Financial Services
I have known and worked with Bella for many years, both as a client and a candidate. Her knowledge of the market is second to none, as is the dedication she brings to everything she does.
What really sets Bella apart is her ability to really understand her client’s needs and brief and match them to the right candidate. I cannot recommend Bella highly enough.“
HR Director
London Law Firm
Bella came highly recommended and even, so I was impressed by how quickly she built trust, listened to my needs as a candidate, and provided bespoke advice. She’s a truly knowledgeable professional and supportive cheerleader.“
I can’t recommend Sam Stafford and Bella highly enough. Sam recently helped me secure my new role and was outstanding throughout the entire process — professional, supportive, communicative, and genuinely invested from start to finish.
What makes this even more impressive is that Bella successfully placed me in a role 8 years ago, so between them they’re now “2 and 0” when it comes to helping me land great opportunities!
It’s rare to find recruiters who combine professionalism with a truly personal approach, but Sam and Bella absolutely do. If you’re looking for recruiters who really listen, support you properly, and deliver results, you’re in very safe hands“
Senior HR Business Partner
International Law Firm