55 Years of Recruitment

Jane first joined the Rotary in the 1990s, becoming one of the first two women to join Paisley Rotary, alongside Liz Cameron, now Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. During her time with the Rotary, Jane helped drive several community initiatives, including organising a ceilidh that raised funds to provide mobility scooters for local residents in Paisley. She also led a collection of thousands of used spectacles from across the town, which were donated to communities in Africa to enhance vision and employment opportunities.

In the early days of Stafffinders, advertising looked a little different! From bold newspaper placements to eye-catching posters and local bulletin boards, our early adverts captured the spirit of the times while introducing the idea of recruitment to businesses and job seekers across Scotland. These vintage adverts not only highlight how far we’ve come as a company but also showcase the creativity and determination that helped establish Stafffinders as one of Scotland’s leading recruitment agencies.

Looking back at these adverts offers a glimpse into how temporary work, once a new concept, became a trusted solution for employers and candidates alike, thanks to Stafffinders’ dedication to matching the right people with the right opportunities.

This photo features Jane’s dad, Bryan, enjoying one of our Stafffinders Christmas parties! Our team loves to celebrate the festive season and, over the years, we’ve partied the night away at some fantastic venues including Ubiquitous Chip, Radisson Blu, Malmaison, One Up, and Bo Vine.

Jane has been the CEO of Stafffinders since 2006. While managing the company Jane has done some incredible things, including being honoured with the title "Pioneer to the Life of the Nation" by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Being selected for the first cohort of the Growth Advantage Programme, serving as a trustee for the Bairdwatson Charitable Trust, being a dedicated advocate of Family Business United. And most recently, Jane was proudly selected to be a part of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA Class of 2024, as one of two women selected from Scotland.

The Stafffinders Team Race was founded by Jane’s sister, whose passion for running inspired this fantastic annual event. Designed to raise money for a range of charities, with one of the last being the British Heart Foundation, the race brought together staff, clients, and candidates for a fun and energetic day out. Participants laced up their running shoes for a 5K run for adults and a 1K course for children around Murdoch Country Park.

The Stafffinders Team Race was founded by Jane’s sister, whose passion for running inspired this fantastic annual event. Designed to raise money for a range of charities, with one of the last being the British Heart Foundation, the race brought together staff, clients, and candidates for a fun and energetic day out. Participants laced up their running shoes for a 5K run for adults and a 1K course for children around Murdoch Country Park.

At Stafffinders, we’re incredibly proud of the recognition we’ve received over the years.

Our achievements include the prestigious ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business, recognising our consistent growth, exceptional client service, and long-standing contribution to the local business community. We’re also honoured to hold the ERS Bronze Award as part of the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and their families in finding meaningful employment opportunities.

A particular highlight in our history was being named Recruitment Team of the Year in 2009, a testament to the expertise, teamwork, and passion that continue to drive everything we do.

A team outing to Millport is another team summer activity. It gives the team a chance to unwind, enjoy the sea air, and spend some quality time together.

Every September, the Stafffinders team comes together for our much-loved annual BBQ. A chance to relax, celebrate, and enjoy great food and company after a busy summer. Hosted by Jane and Tamlin at their home, it’s always a highlight of the year, filled with laughter, good food, and plenty of team spirit.