Physics is a fiercely competitive industry sector, both for employers and potential employees, yet still offers a breadth of opportunities for qualified candidates almost unrivalled in any other marketplace.
Whilst traditionally a niche qualification, those possessing physics skills such as problem solving and numeracy are no longer confined to the traditional career routes of teaching and scientific research.
While engineering, aerospace and defence have also cherry-picked many of the most able candidates, technological advancements in finance services have also attracted a share of those with aptitude in physics because of the remuneration on offer. IT, particularly software design and development, also appeals to the physicians skill set.
With so many industries competing for the best candidates specialist recruitment agencies can often match individuals to the most complementary employers. In some cases recruitment can in fact occur before completion of university courses, with student sponsorships coupled with work placements an increasing trend.
Such is the demand for those with physics qualifications in the UK that businesses are often forced to scour other countries to fill roles, with the Far East a particularly popular destination. Conversely, this means British persons qualified in physics can also explore opportunities abroad to plug skills gaps.
Senex Recruitment Ltd supports job seekers in Manufacturing, Technology, Engineering and Science. With a main office in Bexhill-on-Sea, their network extends throughout the UK, wherein they manage assignments requiring technical skills, executive management experience and more in the likes of Computer & IT and Manufacturing & Warehouse.
23 St Leonards Road, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1HH
Founded in 2001, Darwin Professional Staffing Group is an international recruitment agency based in Essex that specialises in IT, Digital & Data. They provide skilled technical professionals to a wide range of industries across Europe and the USA. The company has offices all over the UK, Amsterdam, Boston, Munich and Zurich.
129 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AH
KPP is an international recruitment specialist that was founded in 2012. They primarily cater to a broad range of clients in the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management departments from their London and Sydney branches. Operating across the UK, USA, EMEA, and APAC, they usually attract personnel for roles including Compliance Advisor, Credit Risk Manager, Internal Auditor, and Security Engineer.
1 Long Lane, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PG
Concilium Search has been making placements for interim, project-based, senior management and executive roles within the Life Sciences, IT, Industrials, and Management Consulting industries since 2015. With over 50 employees worldwide, and three offices in London, New York and Amsterdam, they are able to place candidates in more than 40 countries. CS takes pride in winning several accolades such as the Queens Award for Enterprise in 2021.
31 Bury Street, London, City of London, London, EC3A 5AR
This agency specialises in the Data Science, Biometrics, Clinical Research and Translational Research and Procurement & Technical Operations sectors across the UK, Europe and North America. They also assist candidates and clients with temporary, contract and permanent requirements in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Regal House, 70 London Rd, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3QS
CDM Recruitment Limited specialises in the provision of temporary and permanent roles within the Construction, Engineering and Technical sectors. They cater to clients across the UK from their main office in South Tyneside and branches in Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds. Typical positions they advertise for include Ground Worker, Field Service Engineer, Labourer and 360 Excavator Operator.
Unit 16, Blue Sky Way, Monkton Business Park South, Cramlington, South Tyneside, NE31 2EQ
Science Recruitment UK is a multi-disciplinary talent solutions partner for diverse clients nationwide. With a team based in Lancashire, they place candidates in contract and permanent vacancies. The company caters to the Biotechnology, Chemical, FMCG, Material, Medical Device, and Pharmaceutical divisions. They concentrate on the Scientific industry and often recruit Bioanalytical Scientists, Lab Technicians, and Shift QC Analysts.
19 Lower Burgh Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3TJ
Drax Executive, with offices in London and Manchester, offers Leadership consultancy for investment firms, portfolio organisations and more. One of the services they have is Executive recruitment, both for placements that would persist throughout the investment life cycle and short-term burst assignments. Some of their customers are Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited, SRL Traffic Systems Ltd and Succession Wealth.
Savoy Hill House, 7-10 Savoy Hill, The Strand, London, WC2R 0BU
BluePrint Executive is a recruitment organisation specialising in the Strategy, Life Sciences, and Management Consultancy industries. The firm delivers staffing solutions for a variety of roles in these industries, including Director, Principal Consultant, Senior Consultant, Junior Engagement Manager, and Healthcare Strategy Consultant. The headquarters of BluePrint Executive is located in London.
101 Finsbury Pavement, Moorgate, London, City of London, London, EC2A 1RS
Thor Companies is a multi-vertical recruitment provider that caters to the Engineering, Life Science, and Technology sectors across the UK and overseas. The firm is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies that sources personnel on a contract and permanent basis. They also cover various fields, such as Data & Analytics, Energy, Industry, Infrastructure & Security, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and R&D.
68-70 S Lambeth Rd, South Lambeth, London, SW8 1RL
Pharma Partners is a multi-disciplinary market expert that attracts candidates for various permanent and temporary appointments. For over five years, they have been working exclusively for clients in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical sectors across England. They provide staffing services to a broad range of verticals, including Clinical Research, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory Affairs.
Floor 7, The Blade, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BE
Founded in 2013, Fraser Dove is a talent consultancy that focuses solely on the Life Sciences sector across Europe, America and Asia. The firm is an expert in executive search, but they also offer a wide range of services outside traditional recruitment. They specialise in six areas: Research & Development, Engineering & Technical Services, Quality & Regulatory Affairs. Manufacturing Operations, Product Supply, and Commercial & General Management.
4 The Millennium Centre, Crosby Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7XX
Skills Alliance is focused on Life Sciences and Medical recruitment. They have been delivering permanent, interim, and contract solutions to SME biotechnology and device companies since their inception in 2005. They have multiple office locations including London, Zurich, New York, Frankfurt, Seattle, and Newport. Skills Alliance is proud to be affiliated with APSCo, MSDUK, the UK Stem Cell Foundation, American Staffing Association, and more.
10 Aldersgate Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 4HJ
EPM Scientific sources Life Sciences professionals for vacancies across the entire product life cycle, from Research and Development, Biometrics, Clinical Development, and Clinical Operations, through to Market Launch and Pharmacovigilance. Since they began in 2012, they have catered to permanent, contract, and multi-hire recruitment mandates of 71 world-leading companies. They have 14 office locations across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
21 Lombard Street, City of London, London, EC3V 9AH
SciPro is a Life Science recruitment company. They cover areas including Clinical, PreClinical, Technical Operations, and Professional Services. With offices in London, Munich, LA, and New York, they recruit globally for a range of Drug Discovery jobs. They offer retained and contingent search, as well as contract recruitment services.
33 Colston Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4UA
A Life Sciences-focused recruitment specialist, Novera Search has 50 years of combined experience in attracting candidates for temporary and contract placements. They are a multi-disciplinary agency that deals exclusively with UK clients. Novera Search caters to a plethora of divisions, including Biometrics & Data Sciences, Clinical Research, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Research & Development, and Quality/Compliance.
207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
People & Process Solutions specialises in the Life Science, Healthcare and Manufacturing market. They mainly recruit for Sales and Technical positions on a permanent basis. They use a combination of database search and advertising to present a maximum of three candidates for the role. They recruit for positions UK-wide.
The Beeches, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 2HS
Tashida Pharmaceutical is a Life Sciences recruitment specialist, providing executive search and temporary and permanent staffing solutions in several sectors including Medical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and more. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Kensington, London. They are fully GDPR compliant, registered with the ICO, and are accredited members of the REC.
International House, 142 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 4EF
Blackfield Associates - International Life Sciences Staffing Solutions are experts in providing skilled staff in the following sectors: Engineering, Health Economics, Medical Affairs, Clinical, Scientific, Bioinformatics, and Manufacturing across England. They have been placing candidates in permanent roles for over four years. They also work in partnership with Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC).
1, Quay Point, Northarbour Rd, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3TD
Populus Select Recruitment operates primarily within the Sustainable Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Renewable Energy sectors. They are headquartered in Durham, with more offices located in Darlington and London. They were established in 2007 and have a global reach that allows them to place professionals such as Executives and CEOs.
The Coach House 140 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7RT
Flowtec Group recruits for three distinct areas, which are Engineering, IT Solutions and BioTech & Life Sciences. Their services include executive search & selection, where they conduct detailed background checks, and retained project delivery, which is ideal for situations like site movements and new office openings. They have a worldwide reach through locations in Sutton Coldfield, two across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and the US.
50 Victoria Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1SW
Next Phase Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary supplier of talent management solutions in the Life Sciences industry nationwide and internationally. They typically attract contract and permanent candidates to the following fields: Biotechnology, Cell & Gene Therapy, Informatics, Manufacturing, MedTech, and Pharmaceuticals. The firm is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and also delivers consultancy services.
7-8 Sterling Buildings, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1DR
Invenia Group are recruitment specialists that have been working with an extensive client portfolio since 2009, from start-ups, SMEs, and global organisations. With teams based in Leeds, London, and New York, they help fill assignments in Medical Device & Technology, Pharmaceuticals, and Scientific Process & Technology sectors. They also cater to Life Science, Orthotics, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Surgical functions nationwide and abroad.
5th Floor, Runway East 18 Crucifix Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3JW
M&P Consulting Group is a multi-disciplinary talent agency that deals exclusively with the UK, Europe, and Ireland's Life Sciences industry. The Hertfordshire-based firm offers their expertise to clients in the following divisions: Automations, BioTech, Commercial, Marketing, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Sales. They typically place candidates for a wide variety of permanent and interim placements, such as CCO, CEO, and CFO.
254 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1AQ
Seal Recruitment Solutions International offers specialised staffing solutions for an extensive client portfolio across the UK and Europe. The company places personnel for a wide variety of appointments at all levels. They cater to employers in the Life Sciences, Telecommunications, and Technology industries. Seal Recruitment also delivers management consultancy services and training to candidates.
Chiltern House 45 Station Rd, Henley-on-thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AT
Adepto Technical Recruitment is a specialist agency supplying permanent and contract Engineering, Manufacturing and Scientific staff to clients. They will recruit for roles such as QC Analyst, Manufacturing Operative, Quality Officer, Migration Consultant, Analytical Chemist, CSV Engineer, Formulation Development Scientist, and more.
11 Ambassador Place, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8DB
Magenta operates within the Building Services, Construction, and Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Medical, and Clinical industries. They started in 1989 and are based in Kent and Surrey. They cover permanent and contract roles such as Supply Chain Planner, Project Manager, Sustainability Consultant, Gas Engineer, NPD Chef, Gas Plumber, Development Technologist, and more. Magenta is a member of the REC and is licensed by GLAA.
2 Ram Passage, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HH
Evidencia Life Sciences, based in Crawley, focuses on sourcing Commercialisation specialists for the Pharmaceutical sector. Managing permanent and contract appointments in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement and Launch Strategy, they have delivered results for over 250 job seekers since 2012. Some job openings they cover are Health Economic Consultant, Head of Growth Strategy and Global Pricing Director.
The Galleria, Station Road, 2nd Floor, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1WW
CK Group is a specialist recruiter for the Scientific, Clinical, Technical, IT and Engineering sectors. From their offices in Durham, Chesterfield and Stevenage, the agency works with clients ranging from SMEs to large pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations. Examples of permanent and contract roles they recruit for include: Analytical Scientist, Validation Engineer, Front End Web Developer, Microbiologist and Clinical Trial Leader.
Westwick House The Bridge Business Centre, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9FG
Entrust Resource Solutions is a specialist recruitment firm, merged from Entrust People and SCI Search & Selection, that supplies workforce solutions in sectors like Biotechnology, IT, Pharmaceutical, and Science. They are a member of BIA, One Nucleus, SLA, Bionow, OBN, and BIVDA. They offer permanent and temporary placements for roles such as Automation Engineer, Shift Engineering Technician, and Translational Research Manager.
River Court, 5 West Victoria Dock Road, Dundee, Angus, DD1 3JT
Deep Tech Leaders offers multi-disciplinary staffing services to a diverse range of industries across the UK and Europe. The entity places professionals to various board-level appointments in the Advance Computing, Life Science, and Industrial sectors. Their expertise also extends to a broad range of areas, such as Advanced Manufacturing, AI & ML, Blockchain, Chemistry, Energy, Food & AgTech, the Internet of Things, Robotics, and Semiconductors.
34-37 Liverpool Street, City of London, London, EC2M 7PP
2MMGroup delivers staffing solutions to the Driving, Warehousing, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Scientific sectors for temporary or permanent roles. Headquartered in Northamptonshire, they have been recruiting across the UK for over 20 years.
Oak House, Royal Oak Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8PQ
Masson Appointments is a boutique agency situated in Crawley, West Sussex that offers staffing and career coaching services. Established in 2003, they list a number of recent awards: the Best Independent Bespoke Recruitment Consultancy 2020 and the Most Client-Focused Recruitment Consultancy 2020 (Southern England). Masson Appointments is affiliated with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Metro House, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1BE
TalentMark exclusively deals with Life Sciences recruitment and has a wealth of experience dating back to 1971. Besides hiring for permanent, contract and interim appointments, they also perform executive search for board level titles, and a managed services program for mid to senior level roles. Working from eight offices in Europe and the US, including a UK office in Bermondsey, they serve companies internationally like Abbott, BioNTech and Boehringer Ingelheim.
2-6 Boundary Row, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8HP
Seven Resourcing is a multi-awarded agency. They were established in 2011 and has since been winners at The Recruiter Awards. Seven Resourcing has offices in Colchester, Ipswich, Miami, and The Gold Coast. They recruit for the Social Care, Nursing, Animal Health, Criminal Justice, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Dentistry, Education, and Criminal Justice sectors, catering to both public and private organisations.
15 Friars Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TD
Harrington Recruitment is a search and selection firm that places candidates into permanent roles within the Scientific, Health Care, and Pharmaceutical markets. Harrington is based in Finchley but they also have an office in Framingham, USA. They search for personnel such as Account Manager, Sales Specialist, Field Service Engineer, and Country Head of Sales Molecular Diagnostics.
Central House 1 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1LQ
Apex Talent Solutions Ltd, located in Chichester, focuses on recruitment in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Construction, Defence and Manufacturing internationally. Since they began in 2018, they have made over 700 successful placements and amassed a client portfolio that includes Airbus, NHS and Tata. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary to permanent, and interim roles, they also conduct assessments, background checks and onboarding assistance.
The Grain Store, Carthagena Farm, Bell Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HY
The Venari works across Business Services, Energy, Engineering, IT & Technology, Life Sciences and Manufacturing. Accommodating staff needs of all levels such as Technical Analyst, Radio Engineer and Healthcare Project Manager, they support businesses of all sizes from small to medium-sized enterprises to blue chip organisations like Affinity Technology Ltd and Red Lion Controls. They can be found in Paddington and were launched in 2018.
139 Praed St, Paddington, London, W2 1RL
Cottrell Moore covers recruitment, HR services, and training and development. With more than 30 years of industry experience, they utilise a competency-based approach for the recruitment and selection process. They also offer in-house employment law advice and career coaching. Cottrell Moor is employment law qualified, REC accredited, CIPD trained and a registered Saville and Holdsworth assessor. They are located in Ipswich, Suffolk.
41 Ferguson Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2FZ
Verrus, situated in Leeds, performs executive search and selection in Construction, Civils, Industrial, Engineering, Technology, Consumer Goods and Business Services. They began in 2003 and have since put forth candidates for domestic and global job openings. Their track record consists of forging continuous partnerships with 62% of their clients and having a high retention rate for their placements, with 72% staying in their posts for at least three years.
Broad Gate The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8EQ
Recruit4staff is an independent multi-sector recruitment agency established in 2013 for job seekers and companies. The sectors they cover include Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain, Finance and Catering and Hospitality. Operating from offices in North Wales and Shropshire, they also have experience in providing staff overseas. For prospective employees, they offer positions in Chester, North Wales, Shropshire and Wrexham.
Office 106, Telford Campus, Priorlsee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9NT
IC Resources has been covering recruitment for national and global industries since 1999. They hire permanent and contract professionals from their seven offices in the UK (Reading, Richmond, and Cambridge), Germany, Austria, China, and the USA. IC Resources primarily focuses on the Technical, Sales & Marketing, Executive, and Supply Chain Management sectors.
1530 Arlington Business Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4SA
Hubudio Talent, a division of Hubudio Group, has been providing multi-sector recruitment services since 2019. They mainly cater to clients in the IT, Engineering, and Software Development markets across the UK, Europe, and Australia. Based in Bristol, the agency finds job seekers to fill contract and permanent positions.
46 Elborough Ave, Bristol, Avon, BS49 4DS
Global Researchers delivers executive search services to the Sustainability & Impact, Technology, Cleantech, Power, Energy, Utilities, Engineering, Infrastructure, Industrial, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Public Sector, Non-Profit, Education, and Professional Services markets worldwide. They started in 2009 and are headquartered in Surrey.
C/O Clearways Accountants Clearways Colley Way, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9JH
With teams based in 13 locations nationwide and abroad, Michael Bailey Associates is a multi-sector recruitment provider that aids in filling permanent and contract vacancies. Since 1989, they have been working for various industries such as Energy, Finance, IT, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Technology, and Telecommunications. They are an ISO 9001 registered company that offers on-site recruitment solutions and executive search services.
12 Brook House, Chapel Place, Rivington Street, City of London, London, EC2A 3SJ
Listgrove Limited recruits for permanent and temporary roles across Plastics, Packaging, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Energy and Recycling. They have a wealth of experience since they began in 1975, as well as a global network with offices in Stratford-upon-avon and six others in Europe, Asia and US. Their customer portfolio includes Pirelli and Ranpak, and they are also partners of the British Plastics Federation and Plastics Information Europe.
16 The Courtyard Timothy's Bridge Road, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9NP
Harris Lord Recruitment is an independent consultancy that caters to the Life Sciences, Office and Manufacturing sectors in the UK and Europe. Situated in Horsham, the agency has been supplying clients and candidates with permanent, temporary and contract roles since 1997, such as QC Microbiologist, Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Analyst, Production Manager, QC Technician, Analytical Data Reviewer, and Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer.
2 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1EH
Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) exclusively operates within the Life Science sector. Founded by Ricky Martin in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, HRS covers recruitment solutions in the Science, Engineering, Technical and Commercial sectors, working with a range of establishments such as pharmaceutical companies and FMCG business. With offices in Essex, Scotland and Manchester, they assist candidates and employers globally.
92-98 Fountainbridge, 1 Lochrin Square, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9QA
Employment Solutions focuses on supplying candidates in sectors such as Automotive, Aviation, Defence, Engineering, Energy, and Digital. Established in 2001, the agency is based in Bury, and is an APSCo member. Some job roles they have previously advertised for include Senior Project Engineer, CNC Millers, Welders & Fabrication Fitters, Press Section Technical Supervisor, and Sheet Metal Worker.
Unit 4, The Old Courthouse Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0AL
Quay Recruitment Group Ltd, established in 2017 and located on the South Coast, is an independent specialist recruitment consultancy serving clients across the UK and Europe. With over a decade of expertise, Quay focuses on the life sciences, manufacturing, and logistics industries, providing tailored solutions for both global corporations and SMEs.
Unit 6, Basepoint, Andersons Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5FE
We partner with our clients on permanent and contract recruitment projects across the UK every step of the way. As an employee owned recruitment business every person is laser focused on delivering the very best service to both our clients and jobhunters. We work across four specialist divisions; Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales.
Wessex House, Greystoke Business Park, Portidhead, Bristol, Avon, BS20 6PY