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Manchester’s data job market is heating up, with demand rising for CRM, analytics, and Power BI skills. A new Government Digital and AI campus will add 7,000 jobs. Explore the market with Tommy Parkes

A feel-good, insight-led article showing how SF Recruitment goes beyond placements to genuinely boost confidence, job satisfaction, and long-term career happiness; backed by world-class candidate feedback.

We’re proud to share that our CEO, Saira Demmer, has been named to Management Today’s Women in Leadership Power List 2025 — a list that celebrates trailblazing women who are driving change and impact in their industries.

Manchester isn’t just a great place to live and work; it’s fast becoming the business growth capital of the UK. Economic forecasts suggest the city will grow faster than the national average in the coming years—and the level of investment supports that. Private equity activity in the North-West surged last year, reaching over £20 billion in deal value.

On 2nd July 2025, SF Recruitment’s Castle Donington office will welcome a full house of CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals for an exclusive breakfast seminar on AI in Finance.

Since the April 2025 changes to employer National Insurance contributions, the finance hiring landscape has shifted. There’s a clear trend emerging: demand is rising for finance professionals who drive value, not just report on it.

The hiring landscape is more competitive and more complex than it’s been in years. Top talent is more selective, more cautious, and more costly. With wage inflation, employer NI increases, and tighter hiring budgets, every headcount needs to deliver impact fast.

If you’ve never worked with a recruitment agency before, you might be wondering what we actually do — and how we can help. At SF Recruitment, we work closely with both employers (clients) and job seekers (candidates). Employers engage us to find the right people for their vacancies, and in turn, we help candidates connect with roles that match their goals, skills and values.

Engineering and Manufacturing redundancies reflect a sector in transition. As businesses evolve, new opportunities are emerging in areas such as green energy, advanced manufacturing, and automation. For those affected by redundancy, it’s possible to turn this difficult chapter into a fresh start.

The list, compiled by The Sunday Times in partnership with WorkL, celebrates organisations across the UK that are going above and beyond for their people. Highlighting employers that excel in inclusivity, wellbeing, culture and engagement...

Looking to carve out a career in the C-Suite? Understanding the difference between change leadership and change management could shape your path. Where do your strengths lie, are you a change leader or a change manager?

Asking questions at the end of a job interview isn’t just a formality. When the interviewer turns the tables and asks, “Do you have any questions for me?”, it’s not just an invitation; it’s an opportunity.