YOUR CAREER.
TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

YOUR CAREER.
TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

We take the time to understand where you are, where you want to go and what matters to you — connecting you with opportunities that genuinely make sense for your career.

We take the time to understand where you are, where you want to go and what matters to you — connecting you with opportunities that genuinely make sense for your career.

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Your career is bigger than your next job.

More than just a CV.

More than just a CV.

We want to understand the person behind the profile, not just the information on your CV.


That means looking beyond your current job title, salary and technical skills to understand what motivates you, what you value and what you want from the next stage of your career.

We want to understand the person behind the profile, not just the information on your CV.


That means looking beyond your current job title, salary and technical skills to understand what motivates you, what you value and what you want from the next stage of your career.

How do we support you?

We like to keep the process simple.

We like to keep the process simple.

01
UNDERSTAND
We start with a conversation about you, your experience and what you actually want from your next move.
02
MATCH
We discuss opportunities that align with your experience, ambitions and priorities — not simply every vacancy containing the same keywords as your CV.
03
PREPARE
If you decide to interview, we’ll make sure you understand the company, opportunity, process and what to expect.
04
COMMUNICATE
We’ll keep you informed, manage feedback and be open with you throughout the process.
05
OFFER & RESIGNATION
If an offer comes, we’ll help you navigate the decision, resignation, notice period and any counteroffer conversations.
06
AFTERCARE
Our relationship doesn’t finish when you start. We’ll stay in touch after you’ve joined to make sure the move is delivering what you expected.

The right role > Any role

The right opportunity should do more than fill a gap — it should move your career forward.

The right opportunity should do more than fill a gap — it should move your career forward.

We won’t try to sell you every vacancy.

We won’t try to sell you every vacancy.

Sometimes the right advice is that an opportunity isn’t right for you.

Sometimes the right advice is that an opportunity isn’t right for you.

We want the moves we facilitate to make sense for your career, not simply create another placement.

We want the moves we facilitate to make sense for your career, not simply create another placement.

That’s one reason long-term retention matters to us.

That’s one reason long-term retention matters to us.

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YOUR SEARCH. CONFIDENTIAL.

Your career conversations are treated confidentially.

We don’t send your CV or personal information to businesses without discussing the opportunity with you and receiving your agreement first.

We don’t send your CV or personal information to businesses without discussing the opportunity with you and receiving your agreement first.

YOUR SEARCH. CONFIDENTIAL.

Your career conversations are treated confidentially.

We don’t send your CV or personal information to businesses without discussing the opportunity with you and receiving your agreement first.

specialisms

Our Specialist Markets.

Our Specialist Markets.

Our Specialist Markets.

Software Engineering

Connecting skilled developers with teams building ambitious digital products.

ERP

Specialists across ERP implementation, optimisation, transformation and ongoing support.

Data & AI

Talent driving smarter decisions through data, analytics and artificial intelligence.

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure

Experts building scalable, secure and high-performing technology environments.

Go-to-market

Commercial talent helping technology businesses launch, scale and grow.

Digital & Performance Marketing

Marketing specialists focused on acquisition, growth, performance and measurable results.

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Testimonials

Relied on by Candidates & Clients Globally.

Relied on by Candidates & Clients Globally.

  • Oli helped me secure a new role and was extremely professional when helping me out. He was extremely clear about the role he was putting me forward for and checked in with me regularly to keep me updated.

    .Net Application Developer

    Cardiff

  • I recently secured a new role thanks to the insight of Oli to recognise I would be a great fit for the role and his expertise in managing the process to step through from first contact to final offer.

    Software Engineering Team Lead

    Bristol

  • I had a great experience working with Oli and I'd happily recommend his services to any other organisations recruiting for digital marketing roles.

    Digital Marketing Director

    Bristol

  • Oli is a top notch recruiter who has offered fantastic support in building out our Dublin team. He is a pleasure to work with!

    CTO

    Dublin

  • At Origin Digital we endeavour to find the best talent on the market and the right culture-fit for our team when hiring. Oli has put forward many fantastic applicants.

    Head of Design

    Oxford

  • I had an excellent experience with Stockford Recruitment! Oli was professional, friendly, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. His communication was clear and consistent.

    Product Designer

    Oxford

  • It was great to work with Oli during my search for new position. I am very satisfied in this new place. Oli is one of the recruiters you will feel as a person, not as just another CV.

    Senior Software Engineer

    United Kingdom

  • Oli helped me land a fantastic role, he was a pleasure to work with throughout the process and I would absolutely recommend his services.

    Software Engineer

    United Kingdom

  • I am pleased to highly recommend Oli for his exceptional professionalism and support throughout my job search. He has been enormously helpful.

    Software Engineer

    United Kingdom

  • I've now worked twice with Oli in my career, and both times he's helped me land amazing new roles. He is proactive, reassuring, and always has your back.

    Front End Developer

    United Kingdom

  • I highly recommend Oli. Professional, supportive, and proactive, he made the hiring process smooth and stress-free. His communication and dedication really stood out.

    Senior DevSecOps

    United Kingdom

  • Oli was incredibly helpful and knowledgable about the company I was applying to. He kept me informed on all the possible options and made sure to “chase” and keep me up to date on the developments around my application.

    Software Engineer

    United Kingdom

Thinking about your next move?

Thinking about your next move?

You don’t need to be actively job hunting to have a conversation.

Tell us where you are and where you’d like your career to go next.

You don’t need to be actively job hunting to have a conversation.

Tell us where you are and where you’d like your career to go next.

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Best Emerging IT & Tech Recruitment Agency 2025 – Lancashire

Best Emerging IT & Tech Recruitment Agency 2025 – Lancashire

Stockford Recruitment is proud to announce that we have been recognised as Best Emerging IT & Tech Recruitment Agency 2025 – Lancashire at the Corporate Coaching & Recruitment Awards 2025, hosted by Corporate Vision.


This award highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across the IT and technology sector, supporting both clients and candidates with a professional, honest, and results-driven approach. Stockford Recruitment specialises in permanent recruitment within the tech industry across the UK and Europe, helping businesses connect with the talent they need to grow.

Stockford Recruitment is proud to announce that we have been recognised as Best Emerging IT & Tech Recruitment Agency 2025 – Lancashire at the Corporate Coaching & Recruitment Awards 2025, hosted by Corporate Vision.


This award highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across the IT and technology sector, supporting both clients and candidates with a professional, honest, and results-driven approach. Stockford Recruitment specialises in permanent recruitment within the tech industry across the UK and Europe, helping businesses connect with the talent they need to grow.