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Opportunity
should be open
to everyone.

This is the belief that’s been driving us to transform organisations for almost 30 years. Because when opportunity is open to all, organisations and their people perform better.

Our work spans culture, brand and communications. We deliver it for marketing, HR, talent, recruitment and employer brand leaders and their teams all around the world.

29

years of experience

90+

talented colleagues

3

specialisms across culture, brand and communications

35

carefully crafted solutions

100+

clients globally

128

B Corp impact score

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Our values:

We think bigger

Curiosity drives everything we do. It’s how we grow, innovate and create meaningful change, together.

We add colour

We each bring something bold and brilliant to the table – different voices, ideas and ways of working that make our culture what it is.

We give a damn

We care deeply about the work we do, the people we do it with and the impact we make for our clients.

Our people:

Meet the team

There are over 90+ of us here – everyone from strategists and researchers to creative thinkers and operational masterminds. Together, we do work that opens doors.

Our departments:

The Board

Consultancy and Insight

Brand and Content

Media Planning and Activation

Social Media

Sales & Marketing

Culture

Campus and Community

SEO and Digital

Business Operations

Employer Brand Experts

Education Marketing Experts

Client Service

Where we are:

From our offices in Manchester and London, we work with all kinds of organisations, all around the world.

Head office
Manchester

2 Express Networks,
3 George Leigh Street,
Manchester
M4 6BD

info@smrs.co.uk
London

Fora,
180 Borough High St,
London
SE1 1LB

info@smrs.co.uk

Our awards and accreditations:

The work we do creates change. It wins plenty of awards, too.

Award

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The Rad Awards

Winner of Employer Branding Research, Insight and Strategy 2025

The LEGO Group

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IHR Awards

Bronze for Best Video Campaign 2025

MBDA

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IHR Awards

Gold for Best Employer Brand 2024

The LEGO Group

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IHR Awards

Silver for Best Recruitment Campaign 2024

RWE

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IHR Awards

Bronze for Best Recruitment Campaign 2024

MBDA

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IHR Awards

Bronze for Best Early Careers Initiative 2024

MBDA

Accreditation

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B Corp

We meet high standards of social and environmental impact, balancing purpose with profit.

B Corp

Accreditation

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Living Wage Employer

We commit to fair pay that reflects real living costs and supports financial wellbeing.

Living Wage Employer

Accreditation

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Living Hours Employer

We guarantee secure, predictable hours that give people stability and fair income.

Living Hours Employer

Accreditation

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Supporter to Good Employment

We promote responsible, highquality employment practices across our organisation and industry.

Supporter to Good Employment

Accreditation

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Disability Confident Leader

We champion inclusive employment and remove barriers for disabled talent.

Disability Confident Leader

Accreditation

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Science Based Targets initiative

We set carbon-reduction targets aligned with climate science to reduce our environmental impact.

SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)

Accreditation

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ICO Registered

We uphold strict data protection standards and safeguard personal information responsibly.

ICO Registered

Accreditation

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CAN response to UK riots - Conscious Advertising Network

We support ethical advertising standards that protect people and promote responsible communication.

CAN (Conscious Advertising Network)

Accreditation

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Cyber Essentials

We follow robust cybersecurity measures to protect our data, systems, and clients.

Cyber Essentials

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