We are the early careers recruitment and diversity experts

We help hundreds of employers hire the graduates, interns, school leavers and apprentices they need to drive their businesses, while connecting students with their dream careers.
Sanctuary Graduates team

Our thought leadership in diversity

We are thought leaders in diversity and deliver the pioneering annual conference – Social Mobility in 
Early Careers. As proud partners of The Sutton Trust, diversity runs through the core of our business. 
We help 100s of employers reach, attract & recruit the diverse students they need, covering all diversity 
metrics and protected characteristics – and we’ve won awards for our work!

We can reach almost any UK student

We can reach any UK student

Our unique partnerships with almost all UK universities and schools allow us to send out emails to students nationwide. This gives us the reach we need to find the talent our clients are looking for. Using a unique data tool, we’re able to find out which schools, universities and courses are the most diverse and target any demographic.

Adding the ‘personal touch’

Everything we do has the Sanctuary Graduates' “personal touch”. Outstanding customer care is in our DNA meaning that we give clients the best experience while delivering their talent. We care not just about our clients, but also each and every student who applies for an opportunity and all our university and school partners, with the aim that every interaction with us is a positive one – just look at our google reviews!

Tom Freeman

Meet our founder

Tom Freeman
Tom Freeman

Hi. I’m Tom. I am the Founder and Managing Director of Sanctuary Graduates. My passion is for growing businesses, client service and improving social mobility in society.

Outside of work I am a youth football manager (a good home for a competitive Dad!) a keen tennis player and a sailor who talks endlessly about long voyages without actually doing them – yet! I am also a committed Norwich City fan, a habit I’ve not been able to shake since birth.

Our team

Our team of specialists

Meet our wonderful team who work hard to make you feel like you're our only client.

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Maisie Southon
Marketing Executive
Andrew Neil
Chief Operating Officer
Cameron Akerman-Roberts
Account Manager - Recruitment
Digby Gordon-George
Head of Marketing Services
Emily Smyth
Marketing Executive
Emilia Mason
Director of Recruitment
Ayesha Shah
Senior Associate - Recruitment
Tom Freeman
Managing Director
James Cressey
Sales Director
Chantal O'Toole
Senior Associate - Recruitment
Mollie White
Marketing Executive
Leoni Jaehnig
Recruitment Support Intern
Thea Keefe
University Networks Administrator
Isabelle Tu
Recruitment Support Intern
Fitz Hornor
Recruitment Support Intern
Jess Brown
Assistant Manager
Pella Argiriov
Account Manager
Sahib Rahman
Key Client & Campaign Manager

Work for us

We're a diverse, collaborative workforce focused on delivering satisfaction for our wonderful client-base. So if you're all about ownership and client service and looking for a fun environment to work in full of lovely, caring people, the you're in the right place.

We're always on the lookout for talent across the business. Please drop your CV to our COO Andrew:

Become a Sanctuary
Campus Ambassador

Want to represent some of the UK’s best employer brands on campus and earn money in the process (national living wage)? You will be working flexibly around your studies in term time, spreading the word about the employer you are assigned to.

Become a Society partner

Earn money for your society! Sanctuary Graduates partner with a wide range of diverse societies across different university campuses, giving their members exposure to many world renowned firms. We currently work with dozens of societies such as 93% Clubs, ACS, Women in STEM and BAME focused societies just to name a few.

Become a School/
University partner

Want great career opportunities for your students? We are partnered with 50+ UK Universities and provide relevant opportunities for students, while at the same time funding social mobility initiatives for our university career service partners.

Become a Student Headhunter

Want to earn money around your studies? Sanctuary Graduates’ Headhunters are an extension of our team, helping us find talent amongst their peers. These roles are flexible alongside your studies. Are you interested in joining our Headhunter team?

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