Employer Services

SCI is one of the UK’s largest independent contingency agencies specialising in recruitment solutions in the scientific sector. We operate across the whole of the UK working closely with employers, both large and small, in every region and county.

We specialise in the following industry sectors:

  • Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Forensics
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries
  • Fine & Bulk Chemicals
  • Composites, Polymers, Plastics & Coatings
  • Food & Beverage
  • Environmental, Water & Consultancy
  • Scientific Equipment, Instrumentation & Consumables
  • Scientific Sales, Sales Management & Marketing

Candidate Sourcing

SCI specialise in sourcing candidates for science vacancies, with qualification levels from 'A'-level, through HNC, HND, Degree to Ph.D. level.

We source quality candidates through the marketing of our services and vacancies in Colleges, Universities, through job boards, specialist journals, and our own web site.

Quality & Experience

SCI consultants have many years recruitment and management experience gained in science related research, development and manufacturing industries. We understand the skills and experience required for the types of vacancy you are looking to fill.

Our consultants provide a timely, cost effective service for sourcing quality, vetted candidates, releasing your time and energy for your key tasks.

We have the expertise to manage the entire recruitment process, selecting Permanent employees and managing Temporary Workers for maximum retention and productivity.

SCI is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abides by its’ Code of Conduct. We are fully compliant with all relevant legislation affecting the recruitment industry.

SCI's Services

  • Permanent, Contract & Temporary Recruitment
      •  Contingency Recruitment

SCI manage a database of active Job Hunters, in addition to advertising vacancies on a wide range of job-boards, journals, careers centres and on SCI’s own web site. We also maintain regular contact with registered candidates in order to career-track and determine their availability.

Whatever your requirements SCI can source skilled, professional candidate CVs quickly.

      • Retained Assignments and Projects

Retention of SCI on an assignment basis provides a total recruitment service, from establishing job specifications, accurately assessing salary packages, advertising and selection, to helping with final negotiations in securing the ideal candidate.

  • Payroll Management for Temporary Staff

SCI operate and manage our own in-house payroll systems for Temporary Workers, providing Temps with rapid response to queries over pay, tax, holidays, etc.

We also provide this service to Temporary Workers sourced directly by the Client. If you are sourcing Temporary/Contingent workers directly, and want a quality payroll service, then please contact SCI.

  • Advertising Campaigns and Response Handling

Recruitment advertising campaigns are geared towards attracting the highest calibre candidates. Following a client briefing and by working closely with an established advertising agency, campaigns are professionally conceived, designed and written to target the right audience.

SCI manage the response, supplying you the client with a well-researched candidate shortlist, which results in a candidate database for your sole usage.