This September, Oakstone successfully delivered on multiple SaaS GTM hires and supported our clients’ global growth journeys. We have created multiple new partnerships with exciting SaaS and AI companies, VC & PE firms in the US, Belgium and UK, and we look forward to helping them add to their teams in the coming months.

The roles we have delivered this month include the following:

Well done to the whole team on yet another successful month!

Director, Vertical Marketing Healthcare (USA)
Enterprise Account Executive (USA)
Head of Sales (USA)
Marketing Program Coordinator (UK)
Marketing Program Coordinator (UK)
Senior Enterprise Account Executive (UK)
SVP RevOps (UK)
Head of Sales (UK)

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AI Screening: Why Employers Need to Reassess Hiring Process for the AI Era

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Reshaping GTM in 2026: What SaaS Leaders Need to Know Before They Hire

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End of Summer BBQ

This month, we brought the Oakstone International team together at Rhinefield House in the New Forest for our end-of-summer BBQ. Usually, you’ll find us on the beach at Sandbanks for this particular Oakstone tradition, but this year we decided to swap the coast for the countryside, and it was a great change.

As a remote business with people working across the UK and further afield, opportunities to spend time together face-to-face have become even more valuable. For some of the team, it was actually the first time they had met certain colleagues in person, despite working alongside each other every day.

We were missing a few team members in France, Chicago and South Africa, but it was brilliant to have so many of the team together for an afternoon of good food, drinks and some much-needed time away from our screens.

A great way to round off the summer.

Congratulations to Our Clients

Jaggaer Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Direct Spend 2026 Vendor Assessment (Source: Yahoo)

Quinyx Named a Leader in the First Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Workforce Management Technology (Source: Yahoo)

Insider One Introduces Agent One™, the Self-Optimizing Intelligence System for Autonomous Customer Engagement (Source: PRNewswire)

Smart Communications Posts Record Growth as Businesses Prioritise Modern Customer Engagement (Source: ITWire)

Visier Organization Design Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive (Source: PRNewswire)

Just One Tree & Oakstone International

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September Testimonials

Director of Healthcare Marketing | Candidate Testimonial

“I had a wonderful experience with Burnice at Oakstone. She was thorough, always ensured I was well prepared, and answered all my questions. I am excited for this next adventure and have Burnice and Oakstone to thank for all their help along the way. I am so very appreciative!”

N.W. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant Burnice Lange. The candidate joined Smart Communications as Director, Vertical Marketing Healthcare in the US.

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Marketing Coordinator | Candidate Testimonial

“I had a really positive experience working with Burnice at Oakstone while securing my new role. From our first conversation through to accepting the offer, she was fantastic throughout the whole process. She was always responsive, proactive and incredibly well-informed about the role and the company. I appreciated how transparent she was at every stage and I always knew where I stood and what was happening next, which made the whole process feel much less stressful. Burnice also did a great job of putting me at ease throughout the process. She was always happy to answer questions, provide guidance and keep me updated, without ever making me feel pressured. This was the best experience I’ve had with a recruiter, Burnice is a real credit to Oakstone, and I’m very grateful for all her help in securing my new position.”

S.M. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant Burnice Lange. The candidate was placed at Smarsh as a Marketing Program Coordinator in the UK.

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Junior Solutions Engineer | Candidate Testimonial

“Working with Tristan and Jessica was a great experience from start to finish. Both were highly professional, responsive, and genuinely supportive throughout the recruitment process. They understood my profile and the role very well and made the whole process smooth and transparent. I would definitely recommend working with them.”

B.H. regarding their experience with Divisional Director Tristan Heywood and Recruitment Consultant Jessica Walsh. The candidate joined Quinyx as a Junior Solutions Engineer in the Germany.

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Account Executive | Candidate Testimonial

“I had a fantastic experience throughout the entire recruitment process, and I’m especially grateful to Burnice, Steve, and the whole team. Everyone was incredibly professional, supportive, and helpful from start to finish. Burnice was always responsive, approachable, and made sure I was kept informed at every step. Steve was equally welcoming and supportive, which made the whole experience feel smooth and genuinely positive. I really appreciated how easy the team made the entire process and how much care they put into creating a great candidate experience. I would highly recommend Burnice to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and genuinely supportive recruitment team.”

N.G. regarding their experience with Divisional Director Steve Farr and Managing Consultant Burnice Lange. The candidate joined Element as an Account Director in Germany. Via Trustpilot.

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Enterprise Account Manager | Candidate Testimonial

“My experience with Oakstone was that they were engaging, thoughtful during the full lifecycle of this search. There was a real effort to understand the needs of the hiring manager and to align this carefully with the experience of the applicant. This requires patience and reflection for more complex and strategic sales roles. I found the collaboration and support of Divisional Director Tristan Heywood to be exceptional.”

J.P.D. regarding their experience with Divisional Director Tristan Heywood. The candidate joined Smarsh and an Enterprise Account Manager in the UK. Via Trustpilot.

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September 2026

The roles we have delivered this month include the following:

End of Summer BBQ

Congratulations to Our Clients

Just One Tree & Oakstone International

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