BarkerGraves

Barker Graves Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy established in 1998, founded by Jane Graves. The company specialises in placing account handlers, creatives, and strategists within communications agencies. With two experienced directors, Jane Graves and Sarah Barker, the team brings together over 40 years of combined recruitment expertise. Barker Graves takes a distinctive grown-up approach to recruitment, prioritising quality placements and long-term career development over volume-driven outcomes.

The company works exclusively within the communications and advertising sector, serving integrated agencies, direct agencies, and digital agencies ranging from large global groups to small privately owned businesses. Barker Graves has developed deep industry knowledge through years of senior-level experience within communications agencies themselves. The consultants understand agency culture, client dynamics, and the specific talent requirements that drive agency success. They work with account management professionals at all levels, from account executives to managing directors, as well as creative and strategic talent across the sector.

Barker Graves operates from London and has built a reputation for understanding agency issues and identifying the right cultural and professional fit between candidates and agencies. The company's approach centres on thorough candidate interviews, comprehensive briefings, and dedicated partner consultants assigned to each client. Their client list includes prestigious agencies such as McCann London, McCann Enterprise, Psona, LIDA, OgilvyOne, and Wunderman, reflecting the depth and longevity of their client relationships. Candidates and clients consistently praise Barker Graves for their personal approach, integrity, and commitment to making considered placements rather than filling vacancies quickly.