Understand first
Listen to commercial priorities, team dynamics and individual ambitions before offering advice.
Our philosophyThe strength of
The strength of
understanding people.
Good relationships make better decisions possible. Our approach is focused, personal and built around the long term.
Listen carefully.
Advise thoughtfully.
Stay connected.
People are more than a CV. Businesses are more than a vacancy. We look beyond the immediate brief to understand what an organisation needs and what an individual can bring. That takes care, context and honest conversations.
Our responsibility is to guide those conversations with professionalism and respect, recognising the importance of every career and business decision.
Offer perspective
Use specialist market knowledge to help people weigh their options and make informed decisions.
Think long term
Build relationships that continue as businesses develop and careers evolve.
People first
Understanding the person behind the profession.
Careers are shaped by more than a job title. Conversations about identity, purpose and professional decisions bring another dimension to Spartan’s belief in understanding the individual.
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Us People Podcast
Being comfortable in your own skin
Savia Rocks and Oliver discuss identity, personal change and the experiences behind his writing.
14 February 2023
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Founderbounty
Building a recruitment firm and getting hired in finance
Oliver speaks with Vlad Kozul about entrepreneurship, executive search and preparing for finance interviews.
March 2022
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Female First
Seven things Oliver wants readers to know
Oliver reflects on purpose, personal experience and the thinking behind his work and writing.
20 January 2026
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