Strategic Resources are the specialists in recruitment for the oil and gas sector

Strategic Resources Team

Our people are the key to the success of the company and we are very proud of them. They are highly motivated, well trained and competent. On reviewing the profiles you will see that 2 of the staff have been at Strategic Resources over 20 years, one over 10 years and 2 over 5 years - that is an exceptional record for a recruitment company! You can be assured that our staff are completely professional, discreet and dependable.

Shonah Raffan

Shonah Raffan - Managing Director

Strategic Resources was formed in November 1987 with Shonah joining the company in May 1988. She has been Managing Director of Strategic Resources since 1995.

Shonah is responsible for contractual, QA and financial decisions and for the overall performance of Strategic Resources. She also is involved in recruitment for specific clients with whom she has long-term relationships.

Email: sraffan@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810010


Alfie Smith - Director

Alfie joined Strategic Resources in 1996 and was appointed Director in 1997. He is responsible for contract and permanent recruitment as well as executive search and advertising assignment.

He has over 30 years' experience in human resources and sourcing personnel for the oil and gas industries and is highly regarded within his field of expertise.

Email: asmith@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810012

Alfie Smith

Gary Gray

Gary Gray - Senior Recruitment Consultant

Gary joined our Team in May 2005. An experienced Recruitment Consultant and a Member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, he is responsible for his own portfolio of clients and building relationships with candidates and contractors.

Gary is involved in contract and permanent recruitment of engineering and commercial personnel. He also carries out salary surveys.

Email: ggray@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810006


Alana Wilson - Recruitment Consultant

Alana, a graduate of Aberdeen University, has a BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology. Her previous experience includes recruitment of technical and engineering personnel at Fircroft Engineering Recruitment.

Alana is responsible for placing commercial and engineering personnel in contract and permanent positions.

Email: awilson@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810003

Alana Wilson

Gregor Angus

Gregor Angus - Marketing and Resource Co-Ordinator

Gregor commenced part-time on a 3 day per week basis with Strategic Resources in February 2010. Having completed a MA Honours Degree in Sociology in 2009, he is currently due to complete his MSc Management, Enterprise & Innovation in September 2010. He will then work full-time at Strategic Resources.

Gregor is involved with sourcing and recruiting personnel as well as assisting the Managing Director with marketing, website development and general reporting on company activities.

Email: gangus@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810007


Linda Ross - Personal Assistant/QA Co-ordinator

Linda has been with the company since 1989 and oversees the administration staff, office procedures and in-house quality assurance/control. Working with the Managing Director she is responsible for the co-ordination of all ISO9001:2008 QA documentation and procedures.

Linda is also Personal Assistant to the Director, assisting him with all day-to-day issues.

Email: lross@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810011

Linda Ross

Margaret Mathieson

Margaret Mathieson - Personal Assistant

Margaret commenced on a full-time basis in 2001 and currently works part-time since the birth of her son. She assists in the preparation and monitoring of PAYE and Ltd Company contracts, organizing staff training and facilities management.

Email: mmathieson@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810004


Brian Robertson - Accountant and Company Secretary

Brian is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years' experience with SMEs in the Aberdeen area. His key responsibilities comprise profit and cash forecasting, monthly and year-end reporting, treasury management, overseas taxation and financial and legal compliance. His role also incorporates the supervision and development of the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and credit control functions.

Email: brobertson@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810015

Brian Robertson

Karen Watson

Karen Watson - Assistant Accountant

Karen started with the company in 2006 and is now our Assistant Accountant. She is responsible for the preparation of the monthly payroll for PAYE Temporary Workers and for overseeing both the weekly payroll and Limited Company contractor payments. She also prepares the month-end sales and purchases reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of all invoices sent out to clients.

She is also heavily involved in assisting the Accountant with compiling month-end and year-end accounts.

Email: kwatson@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810017


Rebecca Stirling - Accounts Assistant

Rebecca, as Accounts Assistant, is responsible for the processing of the Limited Company contractor invoices, from reconciliation with approved timesheets and expenses through to the preparation of the BACS payments and client sales invoices. She is currently studying through the Open University for a degree in Astrophysics.

Email: rstirling@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810016

Rebecca Stirling

Kayleigh (Kay) Naismith

Kayleigh (Kay) Naismith - Accounts Assistant

Kay, an Honours graduate of Robert Gordon University, works as part of the Accounts team and is responsible for the processing of the weekly payroll for PAYE Temporary workers, preparation of sales invoices, reconciliation of journals and general accounting duties. She is currently studying Accounts at Aberdeen College.

Email: knaismith@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810009


Clarice Martins - Credit Controller

As Credit Controller, Clarice works part-time contacting and liaising with Clients regarding outstanding invoices. She also assists with cash flow projections and month-end accounting duties.

Email: cmartins@strategic-resources.co.uk
Direct Line: 01224 810008

Clarice Martins

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