Smithfield Works welcomes leading recruitment firm HAYS
Posted: 10 July 2025
Smithfield Works is pleased to welcome leading recruitment company HAYS – who have joined our vibrant city centre business community.
The move also marks an exciting new chapter of growth, collaboration and opportunity in the heart of the city for the firm.
Hays UK&I, leading specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment- who have been operating in Stoke-on-Trent for more than 20 years – were previously based at Church House, but have now relocated to Smithfield Works, in Hanley where 11 staff will be based.
With plans to also recruit more local people in the coming months, Sarah Blackburn, senior business director at Hays Stoke-on-Trent, says the new office space is an ideal location with modern facilities as well as being a great opportunity for growth.
Sarah said: “The central location of Smithfield Works is ideal to see candidates and clients and it is just such a lovely space which is ideal for our team and business.
“Smithfield Works has such a lovely vibe both professional and friendly, and it has the perfect space for us which includes a private office space for our team, but also shared meetings and social space.”
Sarah added: “As we look to the future we can also see the opportunity of there being plenty of space and opportunity to grow, and we are actively recruiting at the moment for more local people to join our team.”
The Stoke branch of Hays have agreed a two-year fixed tenancy with Smithfield Works.
Community Manager, Adele Simmons, expressed her delight in welcoming Hays to the site, saying: “Hays are a great business to have at Smithfield Works and we are very happy to welcome them to our Broad Street base in Hanley.
“It is also quite exciting that they are planning on more growth themselves and see Smithfield Works as the ideal place to do that. We wish them every success and look forward to what they do next.”
As well as having a huge presence in Stoke-on-Trent, Hays are also found worldwide and operate in 33 different countries, with expert consultants specialising in 21 different professions.
Smithfield Works also provides hot-desk opportunities and ample parking and is home to regular business networking events in partnership with CONNECTS networking.
Breakfast meetings with the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce have also taken place at the Hanley base.