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' I am Michael Haigh, recently retired and former Managing Director of Pland Stainless Limited, who are manufacturers and suppliers of commercial stainless steel products. Before retirement I agreed to take on the task of assisting in the recruitment of a Sales Director for the business, along with the owners Steve Duree and Ian Hodgson. This was to be a new position to help deliver and secure the current order book, follow a growth pattern for the next five years, and be responsible for the whole of the sales and marketing functions of the business.

I was introduced to Paul and Caroline of Broad Oak Solutions by David Butterworth from the firm of accountants, Wheawill and Sudworth. From the first meeting, in December 2011, I was impressed with the innovative and professional approach of Paul and Caroline. This developed into a process that was able to secure the services of an excellent Sales Director for Pland Stainless Limited before the end of March 2012. With the experience of the above process I would definitely recommend any business to consider working with Broad Oak Solutions when seeking to recruit an executive or professional employee.'

Michael Haigh – Non-Executive Director of Pland Stainless Steel Ltd

"My experience of using recruiters prior to instructing BOS, had left me feeling less than enchanted . With a vitally important project in mind, I needed to work with a competent and highly professional search firm capable of delivering on their promises and doing so on budget and to schedule. Over the course of several projects, BOS not only proved themselves to be exceptionally proficient, they also supported my colleagues and I across a range of challenges both directly and indirectly to do with recruitment.

I found them to be as passionate about our success as we are and their competence under pressure was exemplary. I would recommend the team at BOS to any business wishing to secure a recruitment partner ; they have impressed me and that is not always an easily achieved outcome !"

Tony Risso-Gill MD AJ Pies and Pastries Ltd

"From the very start Broad Oak Solutions showed a high level of professionalism and support throughout the recruitment process, providing constant communication with key information and a step by step plan. Together, with their help, I have secured a Senior Production Manager role with one of the leading FMCG businesses in the UK. Broad Oak Solutions - Focused, Supportive Professionals, who have managed every step of my recruitment process. Great business - Great results"

Dmitry Alekseenko-Senior Production Manager, Major UK Food Production Business.

I was initially contacted by Paul at Broadoak Solutions, and following a detailed discussion about what I wanted from my next role and where I was aspiring to develop and especially in what areas of business I was looking to move into, Paul intimated that a role recently briefed to Broadoak Solutions might be suitable for my experience and development needs, in essence taking my career to the next level.

In the first instance we had non-committal conversations to ascertain if this role would be suitable for my next step, and to ensure in my own mind it was the right move for me. Over the coming days with the help of Caroline & Paul and some in-depth mutual questioning, I decided that it was the right role for me and the role would utilise what I had learnt from my previous employment and enhance my skill set and professional knowledge for the future. Following several interviews and feedback sessions from Paul & Caroline the match was completed and I accepted the role as Group Sales Manager at The Little Big Food Company.

My overall experience of Broad Oak Solutions and in particular Paul & Caroline was that they brought with them a non-pushy approach, which can and has often come across with previous consultants and firms I have seen & used in the past. The impression I gained was that they were looking after my best interests and the way they approached our relationship was that they were looking to do the right thing for me. I believe upon reflection that this was achieved by understanding my needs and where I was looking to take my career and then matching this to that of the business sourcing a new Sales Manager.

A great team of people to work with, very understanding, whilst providing a fresh new approach and way of liaising between you and prospective clients, I would definitely use Paul and his team again, if and when the need arises in the future, for my own or company employment needs.

Mark McLachlan
Group Sales Manager, The Little Big Food Company