The right place for you
Lots of firms say it, but the proof is in the doing. Ask anyone who works with us. Or any one of our diverse, high-profile clients.
Saffery is a firm where you can thrive. We’ve never aspired to be a large, impersonal firm. Instead, we focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients in the areas and markets we’ve consciously chosen to specialise in.
You at your expert, selfless, ambitious best
Standing still’s not in our make-up. It’s been progress all the way since 1855.
So, yes, you’ll get on here. Have the drive and focus to deliver for our clients and we’ll do for you what you do for them: go further.
We’ll encourage and support your continued development. Helping you make the most of your potential and ambition (whilst you help others do the same). Through work that’s challenging, interesting, stimulating and rewarding. For high-profile clients who value and respect you, personally and professionally.
It’s all here for you
We want you to be happy in your work. To feel more professionally fulfilled and personally appreciated, knowing that your contribution is recognised and rewarded. And you will be because they genuinely are.
Now, great working relationships work both ways. Our different pathways give you the option to choose the right direction for your career. But you need to bring your best. To your clients and to your colleagues.
We want you to share your knowledge openly and effectively. To help colleagues succeed and develop. We want you to contribute to the wider firm too, bringing ideas as well as expertise. Yes, we ask a lot of our people, but we’ll also give back in return.
As well as helping you build and strengthen your technical and commercial skills, we’ve built our benefits package around you too. You can pick and choose the rewards that work for you and your circumstances at that particular time.
Hints and tips
Here are some useful hints and practical tips to help you show yourself at your best throughout our recruitment process.
Your application
- Don’t just list your previous jobs, use your CV to show us everything you can bring to the role,
- Sell yourself. Make yourself stand out. Show us why we have to meet you,
- Tailor your CV to the specific role you’re applying for,
- Tell us about you beyond work – we’d love to hear about any personal or community projects that you’re proud of,
- Before you hit send, give everything a final check, and
- Attach a covering letter – it’s the first thing we’ll see and first impressions count.
Your interview
- Make sure you really understand the role (and sector) you’re interviewing for,
- Do your research, have a good look at our website and social channels: LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram,
- Think about what you want to say – what you want to get across to us – before you get to the interview,
- Yes, we’ll want to hear about your strengths, experience and professional ambitions,
- We’ll want to hear specific examples too – where you’ve put them into action, and
- Tell us – show us – why you want to work here.
Frequently asked questions
We get it. Applying for a new role can be daunting. And not knowing what to expect from the recruitment process is unnerving. So, here’s everything you need to know about how it all works at Saffery.
Head to our live jobs page. Click on the role you’re interested in, hit the apply button, and you’ll see all the details you need.
Typically, we’ll invite you into your closest office for your first interview. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other, to see if we’re right for you, and you’re right for the role. We’ll want to hear about your experience and ambitions – and any questions you have.
If we get on, if you get a good feel for us and we get a good feel for you, we’ll ask you back in to meet some of the team. You’ll be able to see what it’s really like to work here, and have the chance to show and tell us more about you, your skills and your experience.
Do your research. Have a good read through this website and a good look at our social media channels. Also, take a look at our other hints and tips.
Everything you need to know, from bonus schemes to pension plans, is in our pay and benefits section.
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