Deborah Blackhurst is a visionary strategist and the driving force behind Strategic Resourcing, a company she founded to reshape recruitment across the built environment sector. With over a decade of experience spanning both technical and talent-focused roles, Deborah has positioned herself as a key leader in tackling the industry’s persistent skills shortage.
At the heart of her leadership is an innovative, digital-first resourcing platform that streamlines hiring while maintaining a personal touch. Under her direction, Strategic Resourcing has introduced:
- A quality-focused recruitment model using competitive tenders to source the best regional agencies.
- A centralised platform offering interview schedulers, video screening tools, and communication management.
- Seamless access to local talent pools, ensuring projects are matched with skilled professionals.
Recognised as Recruitment Personality of the Year at the Downtown in Business Awards, Deborah is also committed to rebranding construction as a dynamic and future-facing career choice. Through educational outreach, she actively supports the next generation of industry talent.
Since launching the company in 2021, Deborah has established Strategic Resourcing as a trusted name in the market. Her focus on tech-driven recruitment, sustainability, and cross-sector collaboration positions her at the forefront of industry innovation.
