“During the time I have known Richard I have come to completely trust his honest guidance re my career. Richard is smart, commercial and honest. He listens to you and then he uses his extensive network and delivers options for you. Richard cares, works hard and delivers. He is also great fun.”

Sarah Clark, Head of Organisational Effectiveness - Lloyds Banking Group

Kate Benson , Consultant

Kate Benson


I graduated with a Bachelor of Leisure Management from Griffith University in Brisbane Australia in 2005. After university I entered the creative field of Furniture Design and Manufacturing and headed up Sales and Business Development on the East Coast of Australia. After 5 years I decided on a career change. Recruitment was an avenue I wanted to pursue and I haven’t looked back! After a year working in the Financial Sector as a Temp Controller to all the major institutions I made the leap to follow my dream to live and work in the UK before I missed the opportunity!!!

I am so pleased to have joined the Oakleaf family.  I will be working alongside Kirstie Taylor and Marie Bliss in the Financial Services team looking after the temporary division where our goal is to take things to a new level and provide exceptional service to both our candidates and clients.

In my spare time I love to socialise with friends, host dinner parties and I have acquired a recent love for Bikram Yoga! I am also looking forward to joining the team in future charity runs – though I think I might start with baby steps... no distances greater than 10km!!!

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