Building Partnerships. Connecting Talent. Creating Opportunities.
Become Part of the SSF Partner Network
If you are a recruitment agency, temporary employment company, Portuguese employer, EU & Non-EU international recruiter, HR consultant, professional adviser or business introducer, we would like to hear from you.
Whether you have clients looking for workers, candidates seeking opportunities in Portugal, or want to develop a long-term workforce partnership with SSF, we would be pleased to explore how we can work together.
Why Partner with SSF?
Your Network. Our Workforce Solutions. One Partnership.
Working with SSF gives partners access to a Portugal-based recruitment and workforce network designed to support employers facing labour shortages.
Our objective is not simply to introduce workers and employers. We aim to build long-term, transparent and commercially sustainable partnerships.
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Access to International Talent
Expand your recruitment capabilities through access to SSF's international network of skilled, semi-skilled, seasonal and operational workers.
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Portugal-Based Support
Work with a partner focused on the Portuguese employment market, employer relationships and workforce requirements.
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Recruitment & Candidate Screening
SSF can support candidate sourcing, initial screening, profile matching and coordination according to employer requirements.
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Documentation Support
We support the coordination of employment-related documentation and, where applicable, the processes associated with international recruitment and Portugal's D1 employment visa pathway.
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Worker Integration
Successful recruitment continues after placement. SSF's approach includes practical support for onboarding and workforce integration.
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Flexible Partnership Models
Every partner operates differently. We therefore discuss the most appropriate commercial and operational structure according to the market, workforce requirements and responsibilities of each party.
Who Can Become an SSF Partner?
We welcome partnership discussions with organisations and professionals involved in recruitment, employment and business services.
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Recruitment & Temporary Employment Agencies in Portugal/EU
Are your clients experiencing labour shortages?
Partner with SSF to explore additional workforce capacity and international recruitment solutions for your existing and future clients. We are particularly interested in developing relationships with recruitment and temporary employment agencies across Portugal and other European markets.
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Portuguese Employers
If your business regularly needs additional workers, SSF can work with you to understand your workforce requirements and identify suitable candidates.
Our focus includes businesses experiencing recurring, seasonal or structural recruitment shortages.
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International Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment companies outside Portugal can collaborate with SSF to identify suitable candidates for genuine employment opportunities supported by appropriate recruitment and compliance processes.
We value partners who follow responsible recruitment standards and maintain transparent candidate practices.
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HR Consultants & Workforce Specialists
HR professionals and workforce consultants can introduce employers requiring additional recruitment capacity while SSF supports the recruitment and workforce coordination process.
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Business Consultants & Professional Service Providers
Accountants, business advisers, immigration professionals, legal professionals and other service providers frequently work with businesses experiencing recruitment challenges.
A partnership with SSF can provide an additional workforce solution for those clients.
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Independent Recruiters & Business Introducers
If you have established relationships with employers requiring workers, we are open to discussing structured referral or business-development partnerships.
Industries We Support
SSF works to connect employers with workers across sectors where reliable workforce availability is particularly important.
Our target sectors include:
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1. Agriculture & Seasonal Work
Seasonal Farm workers, agricultural operatives, harvesting, packing and related roles.
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2. Construction & Skilled Trades
General construction workers, tradespeople and skilled or semi-skilled operatives.
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3. Warehousing & Logistics
Warehouse operatives, pickers and packers, logistics personnel and related operational roles.
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4. Industrial & Manufacturing
Production workers, factory operatives, machine operators and general industrial personnel.
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5. Hospitality, Hotels & Restaurants
Hotel personnel, kitchen assistants, housekeeping, cleaning, restaurant and operational staff.
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6. Retail & Distribution
Distribution-centre workers, stock handling and other operational positions.
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7. Cleaning & Facility Services
Commercial cleaning, housekeeping and facility-support personnel.
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8. Other Skilled & Semi-Skilled Roles
SSF can discuss additional workforce categories according to the requirements of the employer or recruitment partner.
Partnership Models
One Partnership – Different Ways to Work Together
SSF recognises that no two partners have exactly the same requirements.
Depending on your organisation and market, our cooperation may include:
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Employer Referral Partnership
Introduce businesses that require workforce support. SSF manages the agreed recruitment process while maintaining transparent communication with the referring partner.
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Recruitment Agency Partnership
Combine your local client network and market knowledge with SSF's Portugal-based workforce and recruitment capabilities.
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Candidate Sourcing Partnership
International recruitment partners may support SSF by identifying and pre-screening suitable candidates against genuine employer requirements and agreed recruitment standards.
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Strategic Workforce Partnership
For organisations with regular or higher-volume workforce requirements, we can establish an ongoing recruitment framework covering defined roles, sectors or geographical markets.
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Referral & Commercial Partnership
Where appropriate, referral fees or commercial arrangements can be agreed in advance and documented transparently between the parties.
How the SSF Partnership Works
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Step 1 — Tell Us About Your Business
Contact SSF and tell us about your organisation, market, client network and the type of partnership you are interested in.
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Step 2 — Identify the Opportunity
We discuss whether you are looking to provide candidates, introduce employers, access workforce capacity or establish a broader recruitment partnership.
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Step 3 — Agree Responsibilities
We define the responsibilities of each organisation, recruitment procedures, candidate standards, communication process and applicable commercial arrangements.
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Step 4 — Complete Due Diligence
Where required, SSF verifies the relevant company information and partnership documentation before commencing cooperation.
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Step 5 — Sign the Partnership Agreement
Once both parties agree on the structure, responsibilities and commercial terms, these are documented through an appropriate partnership or cooperation agreement.
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Step 6 — Start Working Together
The partnership becomes operational. Our teams coordinate employer requirements, recruitment activity, candidate profiles and relevant documentation according to the agreed model.
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Step 7 — Build a Long-Term Partnership
Our objective is repeat business rather than one-off transactions.
We maintain communication with our partners, review workforce requirements and identify opportunities to expand the relationship into new clients, sectors or markets.
Why SSF?
A Partnership Built Around Trust
International recruitment involves employers, workers, recruitment companies and regulatory requirements. Clear responsibilities and transparent communication are therefore essential.
SSF's approach is built around:
- Transparency — clear processes and responsibilities from the beginning.
- Compliance — recruitment activities structured around applicable employment and immigration requirements.
- Quality — candidates matched against genuine employer requirements.
- Communication — regular coordination between SSF, partners, employers and candidates.
- Responsible Recruitment — protecting the interests of employers and workers while maintaining professional recruitment standards.
- Long-Term Relationships — building sustainable partnerships rather than focusing solely on individual placements.
“Let's Grow Together”
Partnership Enquiry Form
Tell us about your organisation and how you would like to work with SSF. Our team will review your enquiry and contact you to discuss the most appropriate partnership model.
