About
Stephen Joynes founded Joynes & Hunt in April 2018 with a mission to improve the hiring process for both clients and candidates in the STEM sectors. With over a decade of experience in technical recruiting and a deep understanding of the STEM industries, Stephen has successfully led the company to become a trusted provider of staffing solutions, offering bespoke recruitment services tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Prior to founding Joynes & Hunt, Stephen held leadership roles in talent management and recruitment across various sectors, including life sciences, engineering, and IT.
His extensive background enables him to manage everything from temporary staffing to executive-level placements. Stephen is passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised recruitment services and helping businesses find the right talent to achieve their goals.
If you're looking for a recruitment partner who understands your industry inside out, Stephen and the team at Joynes & Hunt are ready to assist.
Exemplary Leadership in Life Sciences Recruitment
"Stephen is without doubt one of the best examples of how to operate first as a recruiter but then equally as an owner of a recruitment company. His ambition to be his "own person" & try out his own ideas drove him on to starting Joynes and Hunt. Already a well respected recruiter in the market by candidates, clients and competitors alike Steve saw his next point of progression to step out on his own. Having worked with Steve and seen how he has started & then grown his business it's a real testament to how it should be done. A strong brand message, some clear cultural values that are driven around high quality delivery and finally some hard work from him and his team has taken Joynes and Hunt to a point where they can really establish themselves as a true market leader in the field of Life Sciences recruitment. Coupled with this is he one of the most decent people you're likely to meet, he deserves every bit of success that comes his way."
Trusted Guidance for Career Success
"Stephen has been instrumental in helping me find suitable positions over a number of years. Each time he has been creative, straightforward and professional, keeping me informed and providing vital details which allowed me to make informed decisions. All with very satisfactory results. I have come trust his service and judgement and have no hesitation in requesting his help when I decide my next career move."
Career Moves Tailored with Care
"Stephen has supported me in finding a new role for myself on two occasions. He has listened carefully to what I desired from a new role and only presented relevant opportunities. His communications throughout the recruitment process were clear and supportive, and he offered unbiased advice on my career goals. He also took the time to ensure I was confident with my job move. I have been very impressed with Stephen, he has been a pleasure to work with."
Proactive, Results-Driven Support
"Stephen gets things done where other just think about them. He is in tune with your requirements and works tirelessly to achieve the best results."
Dedicated, Connected, and Client-Focused
"I found working with Stephen very rewarding. He is customer-focused and has great communication skills. His knowledge of the work base he is involved with is very wide and his contacts are of a high standard. I would have no trouble recommending Stephen to anyone."
