Robert Baker
Founder & Managing Director
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I founded Baker Charles in 2015 with a view to providing a service to candidates and clients focused on integrity and delivery. I have extensive recruitment experience in industry and commerce, having served as a director at recruitment firm, Goodman Masson and previously as a principal consultant for Finance Professionals. Before becoming a recruiter, I was a BBC journalist and have a journalism degree from City University.
Little known fact about me: I’m trying to beat the record for the amount of Ferrero Rocher ingested in one minute. Currently I’m at six!
Benjamin Hird
Associate Director
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I have worked in financial recruitment for 15 years and place qualified accountants in a range of sectors for the newly qualified to CFO level. I have worked across a wide range of companies from FTSE 100 and other blue chip businesses to Venture Capitalist backed start ups and Private Equity owned, high growth businesses. I am most proud of the strong and long-standing relationships I have developed through my career with candidates and clients alike. I enjoy supporting people to fully achieve their career aspirations and helping them to build world class finance teams. When I am not recruiting, I am probably spending time with my family, skiing or visiting a new part of the world.
Little known fact about me: I love skiing and listening to David Bowie!
Lucy Lawton
Associate Director
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I am an Associate Director at Baker Charles leading the interim and contract division. I have over ten successful years of recruitment experience in the qualified interim finance market, within leading agencies in London. Working with a wide range of sectors across start-up’s, SME’s and FTSE 100 businesses has enabled me to grow a credible, varied and trusted network. Building long term relationships, integrity and delivery are at the heart of our success.
Orry Gibbens
Executive Consultant
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I specialise in technology, media and telco recruitment for Baker Charles. Before this I worked for a tech business but realised I wanted to help people find their ideal roles. I was also a full-time actor and comedian, represented by United Agents.
Little known fact about me: One of the YouTube videos I wrote and acted in got over one million views!
Victoria Fass
Head Of Research
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I am the head of research at Baker Charles. Previously, I spent over 15 years working in the property sector. At Baker Charles, I oversee leading and developing our candidate offer plus the internal management of our candidate talent pools.
Little known fact about me: I am addicted to reading, especially on my Kindle. I once read a 600-page book on holiday in one day!
Michelle Smith
Finance Manager
After graduating, I spent the last 25 years working as a Company Secretary and Finance Manager for Property, Charity and Retail organisations. I now work as the Finance Manager for Baker Charles, assisting the Director and dealing with invoicing, payments and administrative tasks.
Little known fact about me: In my spare time, I enjoy baking!
Jack Rabin
Consultant – USA
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I am currently a consultant at Baker Charles. Having recently graduated from university with an electrical engineering degree, Baker Charles is proving to be the ideal nurturing environment for my induction into the working world. I’m constantly acquiring new skills and valuable experience that’ll help mould me into the professional I aspire to become.
Little known fact about me: I did a 5k swim for charity and aim to one day swim the channel
Rajinder Chhokar
Senior Consultant
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I specialise in placing Finance and Accounting professionals into Technology, Media and Telecoms at Baker Charles. Recruitment is something that I am extremely passionate about after being in the industry for over 10 years. Ensuring both candidates and clients have a professional, positive and sincere experience is key when utilising our service here at Baker Charles.
Fun fact about me: I was a superb bowler in my teens and played cricket to County level.
William Ross
Consultant
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As a Consultant at Baker Charles, I specialise in supplying my clients within the Real Estate and Construction sector with high caliber talent and the best candidates in market. After three years at Cardiff University, graduating with a Mathematics degree, I felt most comfortable establishing connections with people and building fruitful relationships. Baker Charles provides me with the ideal platform to achieve this as well as gaining new skills to advance my career as a recruiter.
Little known fact about me: I am a very keen racegoer and own a horse in-training, with some friends – she’s named Miss Galiway.
Charlotte Hart
Consultant
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In my role as a researcher for Baker Charles, I support and source high calibre finance professionals for the interim team. Having graduated from the University of Bristol in Politics and International Relations, I found that Baker Charles provided a supportive and nurturing environment for the start of my professional career. I am an outgoing individual, who enjoys learning new skills and building prosperous relationships!
Little known fact: I have my Grade 8 in Classical Singing!
Sanjeev Sibal
Executive Consultant
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I have over 15 years of experience within senior finance recruitment and have worked across the UK in Leeds, Manchester and London. I focus on placing senior level finance professionals within consumer focused industries (Media, Retail, Hospitality & Leisure, Telecoms, Technology, Healthcare and Pharma). I have worked with a wide range of different businesses including high growth owner managed, PE/VC backed and FTSE/AIM listed companies. During my 15 years in recruitment I have built a strong network of clients and candidates that I have worked with and have developed a strong understanding of the markets I cover.
Little known fact about me – I am a massive Liverpool fan and I once owned my own sandwich shop in Leeds aptly named SANJWICHES!!
Saagar Vora
Consultant
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I specialise in FMCG/Retail and Manufacturing Recruitment at Baker Charles. Prior to this, I recruited into a range of industries and disciplines including Tech, Supply Chain, Quant, and Healthcare. Over the years, I’ve been able to build relationships, find highly sought-after talent on the market and key solutions for clients. I’m now building out my Finance network with the support of a high-performing and experienced team at Baker Charles.
In my spare time, I faithfully support Liverpool through thick and thin! – YNWA!
Verity Mack
Researcher
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As a Researcher at Baker Charles, I actively support and seek exceptional finance professionals for the permanent team. Having recently graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Politics and International Relations, I am excited to immerse myself in a dynamic and high-performing work environment that will help me develop the skills needed to build effective and authentic relationships. Baker Charles offers an excellent platform for launching my career in recruitment, and I am eager to contribute and grow within this thriving organization.
Little known fact: I love knitting as a way to unwind, however I have yet to attempt anything other than scarves!
Holly Hutchins
Executive Consultant
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I recruit for mid- senior, leadership and board level Finance positions and also work with Transformation leaders to define, design and deliver Transformation programmes delivering statements of work mapped to outcomes.
Typical mandates include Finance Director, CFO, Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller, Transformation Director, Program Director, Change Manager and PMO. These mandates are within a range of organisations from PE/VC backed scale-up organisations to the FTSE20.
Little known fact: I am a Grade 8 Classically trained singer
