Sam McBarrons

Sam McBarrons co-founded Nothing But Recruitment with his brother Sean in 2017, combining his recruitment experience with a shared ambition to build a business based on specialist knowledge, personal service and long-term relationships.

Before establishing NBR, Sam had already developed a strong foundation in recruitment, working across high-volume hiring and specialist appointments for public and private sector organisations. This experience helped shape his understanding of the recruitment process, the importance of building trusted relationships and what it takes to deliver successful placements.

Occupational health has been central to Sam’s career and remains his core area of expertise. With 14 years of recruitment experience, he has developed an in-depth understanding of the industry, the roles within it and the challenges employers face when recruiting specialist professionals. From Occupational Health Advisors and Nurses to Physicians and Technicians, Sam understands the skills, qualifications and experience required for different positions, alongside the expectations of both employers and candidates.

As Sales Director, Sam combines commercial leadership with a hands-on approach to recruitment and client relationships. He works closely with occupational health providers, healthcare organisations and employers to understand their requirements, advise on market conditions and identify the right people for their teams. Just as importantly, he takes the time to understand what candidates are looking for, recognising that successful recruitment means finding the right fit for both parties.

Sam’s approach is built on open communication, honest advice and a detailed understanding of the market. He believes the best recruitment outcomes come from taking the time to understand the role, the organisation and the individual, ensuring expectations are aligned from the outset and appointments have the best possible chance of succeeding in the long term.

Since founding NBR, Sam has helped grow the business while maintaining the personal, relationship-led approach on which it was established. He remains closely involved in business development and recruitment delivery, ensuring clients benefit from direct access to experienced recruitment expertise and a partner who understands their sector.

For Sam, recruitment is about more than matching a CV to a job description. It is about understanding what a business needs, what a candidate wants from their next move and bringing the two together to create a successful, lasting appointment.