Barker Black
Testimonials
Barker Black have proved the most successful recruitment to recruitment professionals
we have dealt with in eight years of operations and would always be our first port
of call when vacancies arise. I cannot recall many candidates introduced by them
who were not of interest to us.
Director, Taylor Associates
Barker Black have been instrumental in building our European teams. We probably
would not be where we are today without their help in finding our most valuable
staff.
Europe & Middle East Director, TRS Staffing
We have worked with Barker Black to resolve our recruitment issues since January
2006 and have found them to be one of the most professional Rec 2 Rec companies
that we have dealt with. The relationship that Richard and his team have with both
the client and potential candidates allows us to have confidence that the potential
employees we are seeing meet all of our expectations.
Branch Manager, Sky Blue Solutions
I have worked with Richard Barker and the Team since the launch of Barker Black.
I have worked with lots and lots of Rec-2-Rec businesses over the years and very
few ever delivery on their promise. What makes Barker Black unique is they not only
conduct a professional business, they only put high quality/calibre candidates in
front of me - one of the few Rec-2-Recs in the market that actually have an eye
for talent. Barker Black have successfully recruited a number of very talented individuals
for SRG.
UK Operations Director, Science Recruitment Group
I have been dealing with Barker Black for over 6 months and have found their service
to be of the highest professional standard. Our first experience with them was exceptional
one CV, one offer, one placement!
Head of Internal Recruitment, Hydrogen Group
Consultants at Barker Black are a real pleasure to work with; they make time to
understand the needs of the organisation and their quality not quantity approach
is reflected in their high quality candidates.
Internal Recruitment Executive, Angela Mortimer
Thanks so much for all your diligence and hard work in finding me my new position
with Hudson. I appreciate all your time and effort and thank you for your support
throughout. You made sure I was fully informed at every stage of the process and
were available at all times to help me through the process. I couldn’t have
asked for more.
Candidate placed by Barker Black
James provided a first class, efficient and non pushy service when I was looking
for a new role in recruitment. After an initial telephone conversation we met in
a small coffee bar near to my work and he listened to what I wanted in my next role.
5 weeks down the line I am sitting in my new office with a £3k pay rise, company
car and an awesome commission structure to work with.
Candidate placed by Barker Black
I was working with a number of agencies and seemingly just going in circles with
them all before James Simpson at Barker Black called. I can honestly say James was
head and shoulders above the others. He took timeout to come to meet me and got
to know exactly what I was looking for in my next role and a week or two later I
was working for an established company and now could not be happier.
Brilliant stuff James, I would recommend you every time.
Candidate placed by Barker Black
The service I received from Barker Black from both Richard Barker and James Simpson
was second to none. Having worked in the recruitment industry for a number of years
I have dealt with a number of Rec to Rec Consultancies and I can honestly say that
what I have normally found is that many of them don't really take their candidate's
wants and needs into account which can become frustrating. This was not the case
with Barker Black where they take the time to understand your needs and match those
to the right opportunities. They were also extremely efficient and reliable in preparing
me fully for any interviews they arranged for me. They have recently secured me
a role with a fantastic company and role which matched my requirements 100% and
if I were to search for a new position again in the future I would certainly use
Barker Black and would recommend them to any friends or colleagues in the industry.
Candidate placed by Barker Black