Understand both sides before making an introduction.
A search shaped around the requirement.
Technical roles
Relevant experience
Skilled trades
ExperiencePreferencesAvailability
Suitable people. Relevant opportunities.
An introduction. A conversation.
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The conversation stays open.
Your availabilityYour next requirementYour next move
NowAs things change
Become part of the team.
A long-term appointment
Support for changing workloads.
MonTueWedThuFri
Additional cover
Busy periods
Staffing changes
People for a specific piece of work.
Project startsProject completes
Specialist support for the project
The person behind the CV.
ExperienceThe work you’ve done
SkillsWhat you bring
AmbitionWhat comes next
The person
More than a CV.
Experience. Skills. Ambition. Every person brings a different combination, and a different idea of what comes next.
For candidates, that means taking the time to understand the work you want, the experience you bring and the environment where you could do your best work.
The role, in context.
The workWhat needs to be done
The teamWho you’ll work with
The environmentWhere you’ll do it
The opportunity
More than a job title.
A role belongs to a team, a project and a working environment. Finding the right person starts with understanding all three.
For employers, that means getting clear on the skills, qualities and practical requirements that matter to your business.
Start with the role, the people and the work. We want to understand what you are looking for before discussing a recruitment approach.
What we discuss+
The position and working environment
Location, timing and recruitment type
The experience your team needs
For candidates
Tell us about you.
Share your experience, the work you enjoy and what you want from your next opportunity. You can start a conversation even if you are still considering your next move.
What we discuss+
Your skills and recent experience
The roles and locations that interest you
Your availability and career ambitions
Your experience
The requirement
Skills & qualificationsThe work to be done
Your preferred workThe working environment
Location & availabilityWhere & when
Understand both sides before making an introduction.
Understand
Understand the difference.
For employers
Get clear on the requirement.
We discuss the responsibilities, skills and qualities that matter to your business. Every requirement is different, so the conversation goes beyond a job title.
What we discuss+
Essential skills and qualifications
The business and team environment
What a suitable candidate looks like
For candidates
Look beyond the CV.
Your experience is part of the picture. We also want to understand your preferences, ambitions and the working environment where you could do your best work.
What we discuss+
Relevant experience and qualifications
Your preferred type of work
What matters in your next move
A search shaped around the requirement.
Technical roles
Relevant experience
Skilled trades
ExperiencePreferencesAvailability
Suitable people. Relevant opportunities.
Find
Find the right fit.
For employers
Identify suitable people.
With the requirement understood, we use our network and recruitment channels to identify candidates with relevant skills and experience.
What we discuss+
A search shaped around your requirement
Relevant experience and suitability
Clear communication as the search progresses
For candidates
Consider suitable opportunities.
We keep your experience and preferences in mind when considering opportunities. Suitable roles depend on current vacancies and employer requirements.
What we discuss+
Experience matched to role requirements
A conversation about relevant opportunities
Information to help you consider the role
An introduction. A conversation.
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Connect
Make the connection.
For employers
Meet the people behind the CV.
Suitable candidates are introduced for your consideration. Your feedback helps us understand how the search is meeting your requirements.
What we discuss+
Candidate introductions for consideration
Space to discuss suitability
Feedback that informs the next conversation
For candidates
Take the next conversation.
When an opportunity appears suitable, we discuss it with you and explain the next steps in the introduction process.
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A discussion about the opportunity
Clarity on the next conversation
A personal point of contact
The conversation stays open.
Your availabilityYour next requirementYour next move
NowAs things change
Continue
Keep the relationship.
For employers
Stay in touch.
Our aim is to build a relationship beyond one vacancy. We maintain clear communication and stay interested in how your recruitment needs develop.
What we discuss+
Communication throughout recruitment
A contact for future requirements
A relationship beyond a single introduction
For candidates
Keep your next move in view.
Circumstances and ambitions can change. Keep us updated on your experience, availability and interests so we can keep suitable opportunities in mind.
What we discuss+
Keep your details and preferences current
Let us know when availability changes
Stay in touch about future opportunities
The right fit can become a long-term part of your team.
Permanent recruitment.
Become part of the team.
A long-term appointment
Build your team.
Find people to become a long-term part of your business. We support the process from understanding the vacancy to introducing suitable candidates.
Skilled trades, labour, site personnel and construction professionals.
People with the technical knowledge and experience your business needs.
Reliable people for manufacturing, production and operational environments.
Recruitment support across logistics, transport and distribution.
Office-based, administrative and commercial recruitment built around your business.
A specific requirement deserves a considered conversation. Tell us what you need.
The people behind BLACKOAK.
Established in 2025 by Lee Sweeney, BLACKOAK brings a personal approach to recruitment.
Based in Haverhill, Suffolk, we work with businesses and candidates across a growing range of sectors, with particular experience in construction, trades and labour.
“Good recruitment starts with understanding people.”
