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I set up S3 Science back in 2002. My previous work in other recruitment sectors never quite hit the sweet spot like Life Science’s recruitment. It’s a sector that, for many reasons has really got under my skin. I was lucky enough to start recruiting Animal Technicians just as the public’s opinion of scientific research was changing. Back in 2002 we were just one of a handful of organisations actively promoting the work to the wider public and not just within the scientific community. We would stick out our necks and openly discuss the; who, what and why of animal research at a time when clients and those associated with research were recovering from the violent tactics and propaganda of the Animal Rights movement.
Fast forward to 2022 and our candidates are now fully aware of where their medicines come from. Better still they can now hold widely different opinions on a variety of animal related topics such as fox hunting, vegetarianism, the fur trade and of course animal research without being labelled as an animal rights activist. Myself, my wife and 4 kids are all animal lovers and we run a farm too – so I was in the very same shoes as the candidates that have come to S3 over the years. Obviously I’m glad I made the right decision. I’m always amazed by the scientific achievements that seem to happen on a daily basis – just open any newspaper and you will see a news story about yet another breakthrough. Seriously go and look through todays paper, I’m sure you will find a new positive story about the wonderful work that our industry does. Animal Research is still a talking point, but now thankfully for all the right reasons.
On a personal level I’ve participated in Triathlons and half marathons (I even enjoyed a few of them) and always on behalf of various charities. Whilst working at my previous agency I lost a recruiter who had 2 young children to breast cancer. I know my story is nothing unusual – we all have our own stories of someone brave we know fighting their own personal battle with Cancer, Dementia, etc. The good news is that medical research is making leaps and bounds towards beating these dreadful illnesses. I’ve always believed that if I can help clients employ the right staff these breakthroughs will arrive even sooner. My point is that it feels great to be supporting a charity event; I will always give it a go (maybe not too many more triathlons though) even if I come last. However, it’s even better to be actually working in the industry itself.
As for S3, well as the businesses founder I’m lucky enough to work with some talented and like-minded individuals on a daily basis. Myself, my staff and board of Directors are growing and developing S3 every day. The recruitment process is forever evolving much like the Life Sciences sector itself. There are far easier sectors to recruit in but I can honestly say I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Please feel free to contact me if I can help you with any aspect of recruitment. I’m a proactive networker, a great listener and I love a challenge. If I can help you directly, I will. If I can’t, I’ll probably know someone in my team who can.
Thank you.
Steve Walker
Managing Director