Meet the team
OCC’S SKILLED AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS


DIRECTOR
Martin Keenan
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After a long stint working and living in London, I joined OCC in 2001 as I am from the local area. Although it was never my intention, I have been part of the company ever since. I started life as a New Business Recruitment Consultant all those years ago and whilst new business was hard to find, I persevered (and so did OCC) and here I am after 21 years.
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Outside of work I am an avid sports lover with football being my main sport and Arsenal are my team. I also like to watch cricket and horse racing, but I actually enjoy any sport on the TV. I play football a couple of times a week which allows me to enjoy a little of life’s excesses at the weekend….

DIRECTOR
Martin Keenan
FAVOURITE FOOD
Food wise I’d take Italian Cuisine
WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
I love comedy, particularly stand up and think Peter Kay is an absolute legend and I’m chuffed to bits that he’s back.
LASTING MEMORY
Rio Olympics in 2016 with Team GB winning six gold medals on the one night. Think I’d had that many pints too…!!
SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
Arsenal FC
DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
Portugal

ACCOUNTANT
Elizabeth Guest
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I am a qualified Accountant and am in my 25th year working for OCC. This shows you how much I enjoy working here 😊
My main role in the company is to facilitate the smooth running of the finance department including all aspects of financial control, treasury function and statutory reporting.
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- Pasta and chocolate – but not together.
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- My little grandson.
- LASTING MEMORY
- When I first held my grandson after his birth during Covid lockdown.
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- I love my home – CHESHIRE
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- Ed Sheeran
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When I’m not at work, I enjoy looking after my little grandson, UK and foreign holidays, walking and socialising with friends.
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I joined OCC way back in 1998 after a career break raising my family.
I am a qualified FCCA Accountant and previously worked in the accounting profession. My main role in the company is to facilitate the smooth running of the finance department including
all aspects of financial control, treasury and statutory reporting.
I always like to be on hand to answer any questions asked by our Contractors, particularly ones who are new to contracting.
My hobbies include spending time with family, particularly my little Grandson. I love foreign train holidays, cruises and also holidays in the UK.
I enjoy walking, theatre and going out to dinner with friends
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
Laura O’Donnell
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I work in the Business Administration team, supporting the Consultants with CV formatting and Social Media.
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- Sunday Roast
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- Innuendos and banter
- LASTING MEMORY
- The birth of my daughter
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- Somewhere by the sea!
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- Harry Styles, funny dogs and a lot of cleaning/life hacks
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I love quality family time and really enjoying spending time with my partner and daughter. I enjoy eating out and socialising with friends and family.


PRINCIPAL CLIENT CONSULTANT
Lorraine Horn
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Experienced IT technical recruiter for over 22 years. A specialist at building long term relationships with both candidates & clients. Sourcing IT technical candidates, helping clients fill those challenging difficult roles.
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- Italian & Greek food
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
Silly jokes
- LASTING MEMORY
- Visiting some amazing countries, sampling new cuisine.
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- If I could lie anywhere in the world, it would be by the sea, somewhere hot with a great book, great food, great company, a great sunset, bliss.
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- Bowel cancer UK, #Bowelbabe, Fashion, Home Décor, Celebrities.
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I love spending time with family and friends, socialising, eating out, live music, walking.
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- Principle Client Consultant at OCC Group
- 25 years IT technical recruitment experience
- A specialist at building long term relationships with both candidates & clients
- Sourcing IT technical candidates, helping clients fill those challenging difficult roles
- Enjoys walking, socialising with friends, family & the dog 🐶 lorraine.horn@occ-computing.co.uk
RESOURCING CONSULTANT
Sharnie Barlow
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- It has got to be pizza, it’s made by the gods!
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- Silly puns!
- LASTING MEMORY
- Tipsy times @ Download festival
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- I’d love to live in a camper van traveling the world!
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- Fashion Blogs, art, Pedro Pascal- if you know you know !
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Being from a marketing background I thought recruitment was an opportunity not to be missed. I am loving the journey – so far so good.
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You’ll find me either at a Hockey game supporting the Manchester Storm, trying not to fall out of an Aerial Hoop on a weekly basis, at a festival with a pint in my hand or stuffing my face with food 😊
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I’ve working in a range of different sectors from hospitality to marketing and admin.
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Recruiting Consultant
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SAP, IT, Tech, Utilities & Engineering
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Buying my first house 😊
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Music festivals, camping in the van & watching Hockey.
Sharnie.barlow@occ-computing.co.uk

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Pamela Baczkowska
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I started my recruitment journey back in 2018. I’ve joined OCC 3 years ago, I recruit for roles across the entire IT sector – from developers to infrastructure, project managers, product roles, IT support etc. I love chatting and getting to know our candidates and being able to help them secure their dream roles!
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- Italian food & Redbull is essential to my daily routine
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- Puns & silly jokes
- LASTING MEMORY
- Any holiday with family & friends is a lasting memory.
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- Australia would be great place to live in – minus the spiders!
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- Liverpool FC
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Outside of work I like going out with my friends and socialising!
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I’ve been working in recruitment for over 5 years now, initially starting in engineering and moving more into IT when I joined here. At OCC Group, I’m working as an IT Recruitment Consultant specialising in technical & SAP recruitment. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work for some well-known businesses working in a strategic partnership to take care of their recruitment needs on both permanent and contract basis. Outside of work, I enjoy I enjoy going to my spin classes & watching a bit of football, big Liverpool fan.


PRINCIPAL CLIENT CONSULTANT
Mark Rutter
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A Principal Client Consultant with a passion for SAP/IT Recruitment. I have over 12 years’ experience working with global organisations and candidates across several industries including Utilities, Engineering, Geo-Environmental, Manufacturing, Retail, Pharmaceuticals and FMCG. My experience covers both permanent and contingent freelance/contract placements.
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- A rare steak, fries and a decent bottle of red!
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- Inuendos and pranks.
- LASTING MEMORY
- The birth of my son.
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- Portugal
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- YouTube channels – Gaming, Gym, and DIY
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Outside of work, I love spending time with friends and family. I am a keen gym goer, gamer, gardener and DIY project enthusiast.
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Brief overview of their career path and experience.
I have worked in IT recruitment for over 14 years. Previously I have worked in Sales as well as IT (2nd / 3rd line Engineer), and the blend of skills I have developed and honed over the years, have made into a very successful Principal Client Consultant!
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Description of their position and responsibilities at OCC.
I have an extensive background recruiting across a variety of industry sectors (SAP / IT / Engineering) at OCC. Due to my continued recruitment success’, I now lead a team of Recruitment Resourcers to headhunt talent and deliver specialist recruitment services for a wide range of clients nationally and internationally.
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Areas of expertise or focus within IT or renewable energy sectors.
I specialise in IT recruitment which has predominantly been focussed on core SAP, as well as specialist SAP IS-U skills. As well as SAP.
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Notable accomplishments or contributions to the company.
I have worked on several large-scale tenders during my time at OCC which we have won, and has contributed to the growth and success of the business.
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Hobbies or interests outside of work that they’d like to share.
My interests include gardening (growing my own fruit, veg and a variety of tropic plants). I enjoy cooking, socialising with friends, camping expeditions, hiking, as well as mountain biking.
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Any specific projects or initiatives they are proud of.
I am always looking at process/policy improvements for the business. As well as leading a team of Recruiters and working with clients, I also look after the IT & Telephony for OCC. I have streamlined the systems we use and contributed to our ISO and Cyber qualifications.
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mark.rutter@occ-computing.co.uk
RESOURCING CONSULTANT
Callum Bacon
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I have just started my journey in recruitment joining OCC at the start of July 2022. My role is Resource Consulting primarily recruiting in the Renewables and Cybersecurity sectors. I think most people would agree working in recruitment has its ups and downs and every day is a learning curve. But, knowing you’ve helped someone secure their dream role makes it all worth it in the end.
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- Buttermilk Chicken Burger
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- Watching Nottingham Forest play every weekend
- LASTING MEMORY
- Snorkelling in Thailand seeing whale sharks at the Similan Islands.
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- Koh Samui (Thailand) perfect place to reset and recharge whilst I was away and not in the office
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- Ben Stokes
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I would describe myself as an approachable individual, where I pride myself on the fact that I always put in the extra effort necessary to achieve the right results. I’m passionate about sports and play football and cricket frequently in the week. Captaining the first team at Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club for the last 2 years.
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I feel I am starting to build a strong career at OCC over the past two and a half years, I started as a Resourcing Consultant and advancing to my current role as a Delivery Team Lead. My focus largely on the renewables sector, my initial role as a Resourcing Consultant, I have developed a deep understanding of recruitment, gaining expertise in sourcing top-tier candidates for high-demand roles.
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Now, as a Delivery Team Lead, I manage a team and oversee recruitment strategies for a portfolio of global clients in the renewables and Technology Consulting Industry.
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I have successfully placed professionals across a diverse range of sectors, securing both permanent and contract roles within Renewables, Technology Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Construction, and Civil Engineering. My placements span various roles, addressing each client’s unique needs while ensuring top-quality talent that aligns with their business goals.
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I’m passionate about cricket and proud to captain the first team at Crewe Vagrants, where our efforts are supported by OCC as our sponsor. Outside of cricket, I enjoy keeping active through golf and padel tennis.
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I take great pride in my success placing talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels across various industries. Equally rewarding is the opportunity to support our consultants as they achieve their first placements. Guiding them through each step of the process and sharing in their successes allows me to foster growth within our team and ensure we consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients.
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Always open to having conversations with professionals in the Renewables, Consulting, Construction, and Civil Engineering sectors.
Callum.bacon@occgroup.co.uk

PRINCIPAL CLIENT CONSULTANT
Tim Keenan
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Hi, I am Tim and am privileged to launch OCC into the Renewables Market place.
It is a sector that I find hugely interesting and constantly evolving and changing.
I work with an amazingly diligent crew that are inventive, creative, and amazingly resourceful in their quest to find great talent for our clients – they will leave no stone unturned!!
I love working with them!!
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- Oh, you can’t beat a bit of Thai!!!
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- Difficult one for me and I am going to plump for quick witted people orientated, observational comedy – so there!!
- LASTING MEMORY
- let me think about that!!!
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- On a cruise liner so I can mooch around in the English spring and Summer and then head off to sunnier climates to catch England’s winter cricket tours!!!
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- Family, a few foody folk, sport gossip and news, and this brilliant one Jammy Gits, this is someone from our Business Park in Cheshire and packed in work, sold the house and headed off in their camper van across Europe…
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A lover of great cuisine with real interest in seafood.
Three adult children that I adore spending time with and a dog called Kipper.
A lover of most sports including cricket and football.
This took me off to the World Cup in Qatar and many a Cup Final with Arsenal.
A fair weather golfer who has no wet weather clothing in his wardrobe.
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My whole career has been in the recruitment world, starting many moons again as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant with Hays working through the ranks to Director operations in the London and the Home Counties focussing on the construction and engineering sector. I then set up my own consultancy delivering to the advertising, creative and marketing world across the UK which was great fun mixing in the world of Saatchi & Saatchi and brands like Nike, Virgin and Sky. I was thrilled to be approached by OCC to join them and drive the business forward in the renewables arena which I have a real passion for.
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Leading the Renewables account management and delivery team as well as building our Business Development function in this sector to grow our client portfolio across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
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I specialise in all things Renewable across all core disciplines from legal, planning, consenting, design, construction and operations and maintenance of our clients’ projects.
We have seen great success to date and look forward to spreading the word further throughout this fascinating sector in 2025 and beyond.
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Build the renewables team has been so fulfilling and having expanded ourselves we are now to drive forward in delivering outstanding service to our candidates and clients.
I am fortunate to work with an incredible team with a shared passion. Which is simply to excel at what we and exceed the expectations of the people who use our service.
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I have three wonderful adult children who in around London and I love spending time with. Food is a passion and eating out and Thai cuisine is the flavour of the month at the moment.
A passion for sport, cricket, football (come on you Gunners) and golf, with time spent on a diagonal walk around the course.
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The most satisfying part of my role is delivering an outstanding service and seeing relationships develop over time with new clients.
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Optional, if they want to include LinkedIn or email for networking.
Please feel free to put all my contact details on….
Tim Keenan
Principal Client Consultant – Renewables | OCC Group
Direct Dial | 01270 621189
Mobile | 07856 362909
Tim.keenan@occgroup.co.uk

RESOURCING CONSULTANT
Katie Day
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Most of my recruiter experience rests within Renewables, however, I’m not afraid to dip my toes into other waters 😂
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- FAVOURITE FOOD
- Do love Mum’s lasagne with garlic bread and lots of cheese😊 Also, anyone who’s willing to cook for me, I will happily eat most things (Like Mark’s food prep in the work freezer)😁
- WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
- Those silly animal Tik Toks (for example, when the dog smacks the owner in the face with a chicken toy or when they have zoomies)
- LASTING MEMORY
- School trip to New York – I stopped to buy peanuts on the side of the road and when I looked up the school had gone without me🤣 I will never forget the panic!!
- DREAM PLACE TO LIVE
- A small town with a cracking local pub 😊
- SOCIAL MEDIA I FOLLOW
- I follow everything reality TV (MAFS/TOWIE/Love Island). I also find all my fab nail design inspirations from Insta.
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I’m venturing down a new career path in recruitment, and I’d like to say it’s going well haha!! I drive into work each morning with my 00s music blaring (watch out James Corden) to which my manager Tim thoroughly enjoys. In my spare time, my dog demands belly rubs and kisses. I enjoy long walks and I mostly recently joined Clubbercise.
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A seasoned Recruiter with specialist account management skills, supporting several clients across a diverse range of industries. My responsibilities include but are not limited to a Consultative approach to client and candidate management, advertising, headhunting and negotiating. I pride myself in understanding requirements, and specific individual needs to ensure the best fit for both clients and candidates.
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My role here at OCC is a Recruitment Consultant. I specialise in sourcing, introducing and placing top talent for our clients.
On top of this, I work on several key accounts, managing and engaging with professionals across Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe.
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I specialise in Renewable Energy, Construction and Engineering recruitment, however, I also cover Cyber Security and Technology Consulting.
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Working alongside our business development team, I have made meaningful contributions to the success of several key accounts at OCC.
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In my spare time, I like to go out for nice food. I also spend time catching up on my favourite TV, engaging on long walks and seeing my friends and family.
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I have worked with many talented professionals across a variety of industries. Within this, I have built many positive relationships, and I am proud of myself for helping candidates and clients the way I have.
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My email address is katie.day@occgroup.co.uk if you would like to discuss opportunities, we have available.


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