Oakleaf provided an excellent, professional and open response to my request to work together to source and secure a new global Head of HR for Henderson. Excellent in the quality and diverse backgrounds of the candidates that they sourced and the in-depth analysis on each candidate; professional in how they dealt with me, Henderson and the candidates; and open in the ease in which we were able to discuss the profile of the role, the candidates and agree on the shortlist and final selection. The fact that we recruited the existing interim head of HR is itself a testament to Oakleaf. They presented each candidate equally and fairly, whilst being incredibly helpful in identifying the relative strengths of each candidate, but did not push for a result. As well as excellent service, I enjoyed working with Oakleaf and would recommend them to others.

I have worked with Richard and Oakleaf for some years and have complete confidence in all the Oakleaf team. I have valued not only their HR knowledge and expertise but also their business perspective.

Oakleaf Partnership did an excellent job for us! They produced a high-quality “long list” of well-qualified candidates in a short period of time in our search for a Global HR Director. From this, I was able to select a strong short list for our final decision. The approach of Oakleaf was professional, thoughtful and responsive, and I would recommend them as a company.

The Towergate HR Exec and I have been delighted to form a strategic partnership with Oakleaf throughout 2015 & 2016.  Working together we have successfully recruited HR leaders & professionals in Service Delivery, Transformation, Reward and Business Partnering.  Client focus, integrity and constant straightforward communication are the strengths we value most, resulting in great candidates that fit our business and deliver results.

We have used Oakleaf for a number of roles and they have delivered excellent candidates. Their knowledge of the HR market is thorough and they seem to build a great rapport with candidates.

Having worked with Oakleaf over a number of years, both as a client and a candidate, I can say that their advice and knowledge of the HR profession and the marketplace has given us confidence in the solutions, support and ultimately the candidates they offer. Candidate experience has been exemplary with careful matching of candidate to organisation and support offered once in post. From a company perspective, insightful questioning and probing alongside their extensive market database enables successful and confident hiring.

Oakleaf have always been an outstanding HR recruitment consultancy. They clearly understand what the difference is between general HR skills and being a credible, commercial HR partner plus how good HR people can add real value to an organisation. I always recommend them to candidates and companies I have worked for.

Richard's knowledge of the market for the role we were recruiting is very in-depth and from the start, we benefited in terms of shaping the role and the brief. He also very quickly got to grips with our culture as an organisation. Where he really adds value is in managing relationships to the level where everyone is comfortable and knows what's expected of them and what will happen next. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Oakleaf provided a great candidate experience - the human element always mattered. Richard and Angela were always responsive, supportive - and with good humour. A real pleasure working with Oakleaf.

In today's highly competitive environment what do very busy HR people look for from their external search partner ? Someone that they trust implicitly, that are responsive and most of all deliver great solutions that go above and beyond the search brief that you have provided them with. A partner that knows their market place and the best candidates out there. And then consistently deliver over and over again great talent. Who am I speaking of...Nicola Grimshaw and Richard Colgan at the Oakleaf Partnership.