We are 
Connecting Excellence

A decade of experience proves our approach works. We’re passionate about partnerships, and our approach to sourcing talent ensures we connect excellence every time.

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Ten years of networking expertise

We are defined by our tenacious attitude and unwavering determination.

We're a team dedicated to finding the right candidates to help transform our clients' businesses.

Committed to connecting excellence, we don't stop until we get results. Regardless of location, timezone or market - we have a track record that speaks volumes.

We are results-driven and measure our success by the number of lives we can change with amazing career opportunities.

We remain agile and reactive, ensuring consistent delivery that gives tangible results.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"Claire is a highly component and very experienced senior level PA, who is customer and service focused and used to supporting extremely busy executives. Claire is very pro-actice and well respected amongst her peers and the executive team. She has played a key role working hand in hand with various executives over her years at Bupa. She is a fantastic team player and colleague."

Susan F.

Head of Wellbeing Solutions, APAC

"I worked with Claire for a number of years, she is a very experienced PA and is highly respected. Claire has excellent communication skills, is extremely organised and was a pleasure to work with. She would be a great asset to any company."

Gary Osborne

Co-Founder/Director at Helpful Solutions Consulting

"Sadie has a specific set of priorities when it comes to the hiring process. She focuses on finding candidates who possess relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and a demonstrated history of success. Furthermore, Sadie takes into account how well potential candidates would fit into the organization's culture. By implementing these strategies, Sadie has refined her ability to identify the ideal candidates for the job."

Richard L. Robertson Jr.

Lab Pack Project Manager at Heritage-Crystal Clean LLC

"Sadie reached out to me about a position that she thought I would be well-suited for. Turns out she found a perfect match for my skills and expertise at the type of company I wanted to join. She communicated frequently and let me know each phase as it was reached, and what to expect. I believe she balanced being an advocate for the company and for myself (the prospective employee) well. She is a highly professional and kind individual and I couldn't recommend her more."

Nikko Lehua Mayfield

Outside Sales Manager

"Sadie is a highly skilled professional with a talent for identifying and securing the right people for the right roles. She connected me to the perfect company for me and acted in both or our interest to secure an offer. I am positive this will be a wonderful next step in my career."

Tammy Trible

Outside Sales Account Manager

"Corey was very thorough and professional while helping me navigate a very tough job market. If you're in the market for a new gig, can't recommend him enough!"

Reza Dadkhah

Account Executive at Tag-N-Trac

"Corey was excellent as my recruiter. He championed me, kept me in the loop, helped me understand the company's landscape, and exhibited an enormous level of patience (with me). He accurately shuttled questions and answers back and forth between myself and the interviewing company. When the company offer came, he was able to give me the insight I needed to feel comfortable with accepting the offer. Thank you, Corey!"

Kevin Stuart

Principal Firmware Engineer

"Gordon is a very friendly person and a reliable consultant. I had the chance of working with him while I was looking for new career opportunities. He has always been available for discussions, followed up on each step of the recruitment process timely, and has provided valuable feedback. For me, it has been a pleasure working with him, and I would recommend him to everyone who is looking for a good professional match."

Irem Gurbuz

Senior Manager at PwC | Commercial Strategy & Access | Pharma & Life Sciences

"Gordon is very friendly and easy to work with. He listened to my needs/questions carefully and made helpful recommendations. I recommended Gordon to anyone who is interested in a career change."

Tolga Bilgicer

Principal at Charles River Associates specialising in IP and Antitrust

"Ben did a great job helping my firm find strong senior talent for the Saudi market. The whole process with Ben was very smooth from start to finish and communication was perfect. It was one of the smoothest processes from start to finish that I have experienced with hiring at the senior manager level. I highly recommend Ben!"

Zachary Noteman

PwC Partner - ME Financial Transactions TP Leader

I have been working with Ben for the past year and he goes above and beyond to ensure that his candidate(s) and our process are aligned. I would highly recommend Ben to recruit for your next high level opening or any opening for that matter.

Sean Smith

Talent Acquisition Lead at Forvis Mazars US

"Adam is a highly recommended recruiter. I have been able to deal with him while looking for my new challenge and am happy to trust him now to strengthen our team. He is proactive, has a wide network and is able to catch exactly what is required to connect the right candidate to his future employer."

Manuel Boerwanger

Project Manager at Sottas SA

"Adam acted on my behalf in negotiating my position with DMC Walling. All through he acted with total professionalism whilst not being officious. He managed me and DMC and brought us together, fulfilling both our expectations. He understood the requirements of DMC whilst exploring my potential and ended up matching us up perfectly. I can honestly say it was a pleasure dealing with Adam, being one of the very few recruitment agents that were there for both sides rather than just trawling for CVs, which most agents seem to do nowadays." It must be said that there are good recruitment agents out there and Adam is one!

James Powell

Facade Designer/Design Manager at DMC Walling

"I would recommend Adam for helping me find a new role. Adam has great communication skills and was always in touch throughout the process."

Peter Daly

Senior Estimator at GEN Drywall

"I have had recently the pleasure of working with Adam Garvey and I have been impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to their work that is why I am writing to enthusiastically recommend him. His ability to build strong relationships with both candidates and clients is exceptional. He possesses a deep understanding of the recruitment industry and are always up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices. In particular, I was highly impressed by his successful recruitment campaign working with me. I wholeheartedly endorse Adam as a highly qualified and dedicated professional. Please do not hesitate to work with him."

Svetlana Dzambova

Facade Designer at Vision Arch

The initial contact was handled professionally, and communication was consistent, transparent, and proactive throughout the process. I appreciated the constant updates and feedback after each call with Staticus. The entire hiring process duration was just right—not too long or short. Lengthy procedures can demotivate, while shorter ones can induce anxiety. Overall, the recruitment process gave me a very positive impression of Spencer Riley, and I would surely recommend them to other job seekers.

Luca Bordin

Staticus – Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

I had the privilege of working with Tore in our search for a Vice President of Sales. His expertise and dedication were instrumental in finding the perfect candidate who not only met, but exceeded our expectations. Tore’s strategic approach and keen insights into executive-level talent were evident throughout the process. From identifying potential candidates to the meticulous screening process, he exhibited a level of professionalism that made the entire recruitment experience seamless.

Vice President of Sales

Corey was very thorough and organised during the recruiting process. It was a pleasure working with him.

Phillipe Lilavois

Account Executive, Tag-N-Trac

"Laura provided me with first-class candidate experience. Hiring is the first step in a company. Laura made that first step a very engaging and memorable one. I highly recommend Laura."

Geraldine Heillaut-Dalibard

General Manager - Life Science/Medical Device/Veterinary

"In connection with my recruitment process, I have had a close dialogue with Corey. And based on this experience, I can only give my best recommendation for Corey."

Claus Hugo Frykman

Global Sales Manager, Onset Data Loggers

"We had a great experience partnering with Spencer Riley. We had been struggling for some time to find the right person for the role, but Jordan knew our business, what we did, how we did it, and was able to find the candidate with the right skill set as a result.”

Luke David

Finance Director, Skipton Properties

"Adam Dowson is great at what he does. He was extremely helpful in my career search post-MBA as we worked together to find an organization and role that best suited my career aspirations."

Alex Guyette

Alliance Management Director, Marken

"Adam has been an excellent ally in my search for the next career adventure. He was able to make the transition from a candidate to a new hire very smoothly and efficiently. I was always able to convey my expectations to him, knowing that he would relay them to a prospective employer. Thanks to Adam and his team, I'm now part of a new company where I would be able to grow and prosper." 

Muntasir Ahmed

Cold Chain Logistics CRM and Banking Specialist

“Adam was a key driver in the expansion of our global team and the development of a new unit to meet increased demands as a result of Covid-19. Over the last year, he has helped secure numerous candidates within Marken across areas such as global accounts through to operations. He continues to do so with high efficiency. There was a clear process laid out by Adam at the start which was concise and helped us secure the best international talent on the market. Collaborating with a specialist recruiter such as Spencer Riley in the Cold Chain industry meant Adam already understood the nuances of our niche sector and ultimately saved us time by utilising his existing knowledge of our company culture and the various allied markets.”

David Lee

Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Marken

"Working with Sadie has been a fantastic experience. I found her a professional with great experience and profound knowledge of the business. Besides possessing excellent interpersonal skills, Sadie has great relationship skills and has been able to build an effective partnership with the organization."

Vickie Gilstrap Au

Talent Acquisition Consultant and Leader, Cynosure LLC

"Sadie was amazing and made the entire process super easy!! Would highly recommend using her as your recruiter."

Josh Terry

Area Sales Manager, Alma Lasers

“I highly recommend Adam. He is very helpful with organizing the process of my application and constantly kept me up to date with the progress and status of my employment. He is very professional and communicated effectively between me and my employer. It has been a pleasure to work with him."

Jessica Mae Cruz

Structural Engineer, Billings Design Associates Limited

“Working with Adam is a great pleasure. He understands the need of the client and is able to present a selection of candidates for a vacancy. During the hiring process he takes care of the candidate as well as the client and is able to identify and resolve unclarities. Adam really goes the extra mile which is very helpful. We have filled a number of difficult and critical positions with the help of Adam and will continue to do so."

Marcel Wenzin

Director Business Unit Facade, Ernst Schweizer AG

“Adam has been absolutely competent throughout the whole recruitment process. He was always available and ready to answer our questions about the candidate. He knows which competencies of new employees are important for the facade sector. Our new employee settled down at Lindner very quickly and we are all very happy to have her as a new colleague. The whole process was very uncomplicated".

Julia Grötzinger

Lindner Group

"Adam is a very thorough guy when it comes to recruitment and works in a very transparent and to-the-point way. I've worked with him as an individual being placed into a role, and as an employer recruiting staff members and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others (as I do already)."

Mark Harrison

The Protein Partners (CNP) – Managing Director

"I found Adam to be a breath of fresh air, he was very driven and passionate on making sure my needs were heard and delivered. He managed the relationship with myself and the employer superbly with constant feedback and transparency."

Dean Gahagan

Joint Managing Director at IDS Media UK

“In connection with my recruitment process, I have had a close dialogue with Corey. And based on this experience, I can only give my best recommendation for Corey.”

Claus Hugo Frykman

Global Sales Manager, Onset Data Loggers

“Ben is an outstanding professional recruiter and has been a trustworthy guide to me. After establishing contact, and understanding my profile and what I am looking for, he came back to me very quickly with things to consider and potential opportunities. While exploring some of these opportunities further, Ben stayed connected and kept me up-to-date in a proactive way. During the whole process, he was very supportive and always available for questions. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone seeking new career opportunities in the tax industry. Ben, it has been a pleasure working with you. Thanks for all your support”

Rene Goerke

Director, Deloitte Germany

“Ben has helped us find the right profiles to fit the roles and the team not only from a technical point of view but also from a cultural and future growth and development perspective. He has shown commitment to understand deeply our requirements and has used his broad market knowledge to help us find the right profiles. Ben has shown that, through his approach, he cares more about building a strong long term business relationship than a quick placement. The process has been smooth, the approach direct and honest and the result a nice win-win for both parties. I recommend Ben with no hesitation and I look forward to working together in the future”.

Adina Connor

Transfer Pricing Partner, BDO Luxembourg

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ben as a candidate looking for a transfer pricing position and he helped me immensely during the recruitment process. I find Ben to be very engaging, trustworthy, and dependable. The close rapport he holds with law firms and big four makes him an extremely valuable point of contact. I would thus highly recommend Ben for your job search!"

Benjamin Tempelaere

AVP PSI, Barclays

Ben has a very strong understanding and knowledge of the transfer pricing market and has close relationships with the main law and advisory firms. I would highly recommend Ben to help with transfer pricing recruitment, both for candidates for firms.

Badr Lamhamedi

Senior Tax Manager, EY

“I had the pleasure of working with Ben on an Executive appointment which crossed the US and Japanese markets. From his initial call and throughout each of the interview stages which progressed over a series of months and culminated in an offer being received and accepted, Ben was transparent in his approach, meticulous in his preparation and focused on ensuring that the cultural and professional aspects of the role aligned. I valued his advice throughout the process and look forward to working with him again as we further develop the Japanese practice”.

Masatake Kuramoto

Director, NERA, US & Japan

“Laura and Adam were brilliant throughout the whole process and showed a deep understanding of the industry. Through you I have now started with one of the leading companies in Specialist Logistics which makes a huge difference for me and financially my family. It’s a very good match. You and Adam constantly stayed in touch through the process which was most helpful and reassuring. Both Laura and Adam are such approachable and professional individuals to work with and I would highly recommend working with them. Thanks again and all the best!”

Angelique Cunningham

Marken – Customer service associate

“I got to know Laura in the last couple of months. What was initially a chance call ended in Laura supporting me as I transitioned to my first contract role. Laura immediately came across as a positive person who made sure she understood what I was looking for and went on to manage the recruitment negotiations brilliantly. Even during these protracted negotiations she has been driven, professional and committed throughout”.

Mark Ellul

Qualified person – Recipharm

“Laura is very proactive and professional in her work. I had a chance to interact with her and it was very positive, appreciate her efforts in my case, wishing good luck for her professional and personal aspirants.”

Mansi Bhargava

Client Relationship Manager - Marken

“I highly recommend Laura if you are looking for a new career path or advancement in your career. I had a very smooth and lovely experience with her. Laura is amazing at what she does, very attentive, responsive and professional. She does her utmost to ensure all parties through the negotiation process are on the same page and focus on the main goal. Thank you so much Laura for helping me find my perfect job!”

Ego Uzuegbu

Client Relationship Manager - Marken

“Laura is very professional and dedicated in her work, she helped me and answered all my questions and doubts. I highly recommend her.”

Janett Calcina

Client Relationship Manager - Marken

Adam Dowson has completed a number of assignments for UPS resulting in key appointments that have added real commercial value to our team and had a great cultural fit. The first candidate Spencer Riley placed with UPS involved an international relocation and they managed the process very effectively, maintaining clear communication between the candidate and our business functions.

Trevor Sewell

European Director of Sales, UPS Supply Chain Solutions

Working with Sadie has been a fantastic experience. I found her a professional with great experience and profound knowledge of the business. Besides possessing excellent interpersonal skills, Sadie has great relationship skills and has been able to build an effective partnership with the organisation

Vickie Gilstrap Au

Talent Acquisition Consultant and Leader, Cynosure LLC

I had an opportunity to work with Sadie on a job opening and she was always following up with me before the many rounds of interviews. She will address any questions I have and follow up on them promptly before my interviews. I appreciate that she would highlight what I should focus on from my resume for each round of interviews with the different business heads and this really helped to prepare me mentally. Glad to cross paths with Sadie and confident she will continue to excel in her work.

Jasmine Goh

APAC Regional Product Manager, Merz Aesthetics

Sadie was amazing and made the entire process super easy!! Would highly recommend using her as your recruiter.

Josh Terry

Area Sales Manager, Alma Lasers

Our Services

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Connect

Exclusively Tailored Talent Solutions for Lower Level, Non-Critical Roles

This package is designed for exclusive but non-critical hires. Offering access to a curated pool of exclusive talent connections for specialised roles.

Features include personalised candidate sourcing, initial screening, and candidate introductions.
Ideal for companies seeking unique talent solutions without immediate urgency.

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ASSURE

Retained Hiring Strategy for Urgent, High-Impact or Confidential Roles

This package is tailored for organisations requiring a dedicated and comprehensive approach to executive and critical hires. It offers a retained search solution with a focus on quality, efficiency, and confidentiality.

Features include in-depth candidate assessments, targeted headhunting, and exclusive access to top-tier talent.
Ideal for companies seeking assurance in securing top talent for business-critical or confidential roles.

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PARTNER

Comprehensive Embedded Solution for Rapid Growth and Retention

This is a total talent partnership, offering an approach aimed at transforming your talent acquisition process. This comprehensive solution encompasses all aspects of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) to ensure an embedded solution with strategic results.

Features include end-to-end recruitment services, employer branding, workforce planning, and talent analytics. Ideal for organisations looking to outsource their entire recruitment function for scalability and efficiency.

Our goals

We forge long-lasting, value-add relationships and deliver services that benefit both parties. It's all about making connections that others miss, underpinned by trust and respect.

Our Team

Search Specialists

We're in the business of connecting excellence, which means finding the perfect solution no matter what it takes.

Our team consists of dedicated sector-specialised consultants with a targeted understanding of how to find the best in your field across a broad range of industries and markets.

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LATEST Positions

Find Your Next Opportunity

Business Development Manager – Europe – B2B Food Ingredients  

About the company: Spencer Riley are partnered with a leading global food ingredient provider, currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the exciting opportunity to drive growth by securing new business and expanding relationships with key clients in target markets. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering the company’s sales strategy through market application areas and/or geographical expansion.

£50,000 - £70,000 + additional benefits, dependent on experience.
UK
Full Time (Remote)
Sales Manager - Germany - Food Ingredients

About the company: Spencer Riley is collaborating with a global food ingredient provider, and we are currently seeking a dynamic join their team Sales Manager for the German Market, with the goal to cultivate new business opportunities. This exciting opportunity is based in Germany.

€90,000 - €120,000
Hamburg, Germany
Full Time (Remote/Hybrid)
Senior Economist

About the company: Spencer Riley is collaborating with a Global Economic and Financial Consulting firm that provides expert testimony in all phases of complex disputes and regulatory investigations. We are currently seeking a Senior Economist to join their expanding business. The position will be focused on Litigation & Economic Consulting.

$265,000 to $400,000
San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles, Brussels, London
Full Time (Hybrid)
Sales Manager

About the company: Spencer Riley is collaborating with a global renown sortation provider, and we are currently seeking a new sales manager to join their growing team. Our partner is an international manufacturer of logistical systems and has branches in around 70 countries. The products include conveyor systems, palletising technology, packing technology and sorting and distribution systems.

Dependent on Experience
UK
Full Time (Hybrid)
Outside Sales Manager

Spencer Riley is collaborating with a laboratory supplies distributor, and we are currently seeking an Outside Sales Manager to join their growing team. The position will be focused on hunting for new business, managing accounts, creating and maintaining relationships with customers and managing the sales process from start to finish. Ideal candidates can be based throughout the United States, managing the territory they are currently based in.

$75,000 - $95,000
US
Full Time (Remote)
Mission

Our Mission is Simple

Across all levels of service, our ethos remains the same. We're committed, we don't have favourite markets, and we cut straight to the chase. We're not just filling roles. We're crafting teams, shaping futures and driving businesses forward.

Tenacity

Integrity

People-focus

Passion

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People First

Our Approach

Global Talent, Local Insight

We offer a worldwide reach and a tailored fit. Size and location doesn't matter. From startups to global giants, we've got the network and know-how to bring you top talent, no matter where they are.

Integrity at Our Core

With us, what you see is what you get. Honesty, transparency, and ethical practices are the backbone of our business

People First

Our business is built on relationships. We listen, we understand, and we care. It's not just about filling positions; it's about supporting people.

Fuelled by Passion

We love what we do. Our drive comes from a genuine passion for matching businesses with top talent. We're enthusiastic about your success, and it shows in our work.

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