Mike Smith has stepped down as managing partner for UK & Ireland at international recruiter SThree.

According to a spokesperson for SThree, Smith left by “mutual agreement” and is not thought to be going to another recruitment agency at this time.

Smith joined SThree in 2009 from global recruiter Huxley Banking & Financial Services where he was managing director.

He is succeeded by Mike Walker, who was previously managing director at engineering staffing specialist Progressive GE.