Richard Colgan, Managing Partner

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“I would like to express my extreme gratitude to Sarah Graves Wood for all her help in my recruitment process. The journey took some twists and turns and made some changes from original position but Sarah kept me in informed and up to date. In contrast to some recruiters, Sarah was the most down to earth, factual and professional - along with a friendly nature. With her help I have given an amazing opportunity to further my career. She has since been in contact with me to see how all is going, I really appreciate this especially to know that she is still supporting my career move. I cannot thank her enough for all her help, I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a great career opportunity!!! ”

Rebecca Cullen - Placed Candidate

I graduated from Manchester with an Economics degree and went on to The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for Young Officer training. I spent the next 8 years serving in the Infantry with the Royal Anglian Regiment, which included two operational tours of duty. After the Army, I spent the next 9 years’ working for Michael Page and was a joint founder of their HR recruitment business in 2000. I left to launch Oakleaf Partnership in 2005. I wanted a business that reflected not only the customers we serve, but also one that embodied my own values and I firmly believe that we have achieved that ambition.

I have run two marathons (in 1996 and 2005) raising over £7,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer but it’s now time to spend a bit more time playing (bad) golf. I enjoy all sports, particularly rugby, and reading military history and biographies. Free fall parachuting and motorbikes were my passion when I was younger but I have recently taken up road cycling - much safer and kinder on the knees!

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