GROWING TOGETHER

Just a small selection of businesses and organisations who have benefited from partnering with Sheffield’s universities.

Transferring knowledge and strengthening steel with Tinsley Bridge

Tinsley Bridge Ltd, a Sheffield manufacturing company, partnered with Sheffield Hallam University to undertake a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to further develop, design and manufacture torsion bars using the latest developments in ultra-high-strength steel. The newly developed innovative products have several competitive advantages across a wide range of sectors including defence, automotive and rail.

University of Sheffield students support the development of a city-centre music hub

Harmony Works, a music education hub for young people in the making is being supported by the University of Sheffield School of Architecture. The students’ research and design support enabled Sheffield Music Academy and Sheffield Music Hubs to visualise how Grade II listed Canada House could be revitalised and position the Board to submit a bid to National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Chocolate to be treasured: NCEFE helps Bullion Chocolate plan for business innovation and growth Bullion Chocolate sought consultancy expertise through the Sheffield Innovation Programme to advance the packaging and wrapping process of their chocolate. Working with Sheffield Hallam’s National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering, they identified ways to refine each step of the production process and as a result, staff methods and approaches have been harmonised.

Innovation Network supports Grobotic in research, funding and productivity for a greener future Grobotic Systems, a science research company that develops plant-growing chambers, attended an Innovation Network event that led to various University of Sheffield business support programmes. Grobotic received research help from Masters students and fullyfunded interns, and now partners with the University to continue developing its innovative technology and skills.

Helping Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens grow their network and business

Zoë Loveday, Managing Director of Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens, joined the Help to Grow: Management Course led by Sheffield Hallam University to build on her previous leadership experience. Through the course, she was able to become part of a growing network of supportive SME leaders across the region, create lucrative links and benefit from a personalised mentor programme.

Magnomatics:

From University spin-out to ongoing partnership

Originally a spin-out from the Univeristy of Sheffield, engineering business Magnomatics now partners with the University to continue to develop its innovative technology and develop its skills. The partnership enables Magnomatics to access facilities and equipment, expertise through sponsorship of PhDs and students and funding opportunities to remain a world leader in their technology.

• We invest time searching for the best talent using our database and various job boards - which allows clients to focus their time on their business

• Our sector knowledge from our combined 130 years recruitment experience is invaluable

• We always deliver a personal touch

• No upfront costs - we only charge when we successfully fill your role

• We work in partnership alongside clients and candidates to fully understand their needs

• As a business we have organically grown alongside our clients and we have fantastic client retention

• Transparency is the key to our agency - we focus on maintaining frequent, honest and upfront conversations with our clients and candidates so we can work collaboratively.

• We don’t claim or try to be an expert at every job role, but we are an expert in working with our clients and candidates

• We listen and make sure we ask all the right questions