PLP Recruitment Agency, specialising in Finance, Marketing, HR and Admin Roles

Developing long-term relationships built ontrust and transparency.

Recruitment is a highly pressurised process, and the stakes are high, for clients and candidates alike. Matching the right people to the right company is paramount, so that both can flourish and prosper.

At Parke Lane People, we develop long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, built on trust and transparency. We always ensure that we put forward the most suitable candidates forward for the best suited jobs, because for us, it’s not about the latest brief, it’s about finding your Best Fit.

Latest Jobs

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HR MANAGER

Our client is a prestigious and well established organisation in the Education sector, with offices in Oxford. The have a new permanent requirement in their HR...

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Our client is a well-established and growing business, with offices located in Chinnor. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their business on a permanent...

FINANCE ASSISTANT (PART TIME)

Our client is a well-established and growing business, with impressive offices, located in Thame. They are looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to join their...

HR MANAGER

We’re currently partnering with a well-established and growing logistics company based in Banbury to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. This is an excellent...

TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice on the outskirts of Oxford. They are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join the team in Oxford or...

TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice on the outskirts of Oxford. They are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join the team in Oxford or...

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER

Are you a hands-on creative leader who knows how to balance storytelling, strategy, and stakeholder management? We’re looking for a Creative Services Manager to take...

INTERIM CFO (9MONTH CONTRACT)

Our client is a well-established and profitable organisation with offices in the High Wycombe area. They are seeking an interim CFO to lead their finance function for...

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Our client is a reputable growing business with offices strategically located across the globe. The have a new permanent requirement in their business for an...

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their growing pharmaceutical organisation in Oxfordshire. This role is offered on a remote basis, with...

Client Services

We have an in-depth understanding of how the recruitment process works

Our Process

Our Process

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Disciplines

Disciplines

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Search & Selection

Search & Selection

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What our Clients say

HR Manager, SME Manufacturing Business
“Having worked with Andy on a number of occasions, I have always been impressed with his unique ability to listen and focus on what the business needs. It’s through this dedicated and professional approach that he has succeeded in attracting and placing top quality candidates.”
HR Manager, SME Manufacturing Business
“Having worked with Andy on a number of occasions, I have always been impressed with his unique ability to listen and focus on what the business needs. It’s through this dedicated and professional approach that he has succeeded in attracting and placing top quality candidates.”
HR Manager, SME Manufacturing Business
HR Manager, SME Manufacturing Business
HR/Office Manager
“It has been nothing but a pleasure working with Andy. From the initial introduction, he made the process very straightforward and put us at ease, knowing we would be getting a quality service. Every candidate we have received has been well thought through, meaning we...
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HR/Office Manager
“It has been nothing but a pleasure working with Andy. From the initial introduction, he made the process very straightforward and put us at ease, knowing we would be getting a quality service. Every candidate we have received has been well thought through, meaning we have not wasted time interviewing unsuitable people. The communication has been excellent. Andy has also made a great impression on the successful candidates, all singing his praises once they have joined us. I would happily recommend Parke Lane People.”
HR/Office Manager
HR/Office Manager
AP Manager
“Parke Lane People are an exceptional agency to work with. Andy really took the time to understand my needs as a Manager both in skills needed and personality fit within the team. By spending the time with me, I only received candidates that matched my criteria perfectly...
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AP Manager
“Parke Lane People are an exceptional agency to work with. Andy really took the time to understand my needs as a Manager both in skills needed and personality fit within the team. By spending the time with me, I only received candidates that matched my criteria perfectly, which saved me a lot of time reviewing C.V’s. I have employed 2 of Andy’s candidates and they are both a great fit within the team and are proving themselves to be high performers. I highly recommend Parke Lane People.”
AP Manager
AP Manager

Professional Recruitment Agency

Having provided Professional Recruitment services to clients and candidates for over 30 years across Oxon & Bucks, we have an in-depth understanding of when the recruitment process works well for everyone involved, and where it works less well.

Parke Lane People was set up in 2018 by our Founder Andy Parke, with the aim of bringing only the best to its clients and candidates across all professional sectors and disciplines, from Finance and Admin to Marketing and HR.

PLP provide a truly personalised, one-to-one service; adding genuine value in order to match the right people to the right companies.

Candidate Services

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Writing your CV

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Interview Preparation

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Resignation & Counteroffers

Resignation & Counteroffers

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What our Candidates say

Candidate, February 2023
“Andy was absolutely great and so helpful in finding a new position for me. Initially, I didn’t give much direction as I didn’t really know where I wanted my career to go next. This can be a daunting place to be, but even in our first...
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Candidate, February 2023
“Andy was absolutely great and so helpful in finding a new position for me. Initially, I didn’t give much direction as I didn’t really know where I wanted my career to go next. This can be a daunting place to be, but even in our first conversation, he put me at ease and I really felt like he understood me and the type of role I would be suitable for. Straight away, he found me a position and was always on hand for support through the interview process, making sure he checked in at every stage. I enjoyed chatting with Andy and felt he went above and beyond to get me the right outcome. Thank you so much to Andy and the team at PHP for everything!”
Candidate, February 2023
Candidate, February 2023
Candidate, November 2022
“Andy at Parke Lane People successfully helped me find a new role and I would not hesitate to recommend Andy and his team. Having spent nearly a decade with my last employer, I was keen to gain some broader experience and find a new role. With this...
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Candidate, November 2022
“Andy at Parke Lane People successfully helped me find a new role and I would not hesitate to recommend Andy and his team. Having spent nearly a decade with my last employer, I was keen to gain some broader experience and find a new role. With this in mind I had some specific criteria, which I discussed with Andy, and he quickly managed to set up an interview with a firm he thought might be of interest. He really hit the nail on the head and I was offered the job as a Commercial Finance Analyst with a company I’m very excited to work for. Andy listened to my needs, understood my position and what I was hoping to achieve and quickly arranged an interview for a role that matched my criteria. To this end it was an extremely efficient process, and I am very grateful to Parke Lane People for their help with my career. Andy was a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend.”
Candidate, November 2022
Candidate, November 2022

Meet the Team

We have over 30 years of combined experience recruiting across the Thames Valley typically for growing SME companies across a multitude of sectors.

Andy

Founder

Andrea

Senior Consultant

Sue

Consultant

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Our Blog

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Oxford City Skyline

Not Just Hiring, How We Helped an Oxfordshire SME Benchmark Salaries, Review Benefits and Plan for Growth

At Parke Lane People, we’re known for our recruitment work across HR, Finance and Marketing roles. But behind the scenes, much of our value is delivered long before a...
Blenheim Palace

Placing a £200k+ CFO: Why Consultancy-Led Recruitment Matters at Executive Level

At Parke Lane People, we’ve always positioned ourselves as recruitment consultants, not transactional agents. And a recent successful placement, an offer accepted for a...
Candidate Job Interview

The Cost of a Bad Hire, Why the Right Shortlist Matters More Than Ever

A rushed hire, a misjudged fit, a role filled because the pressure to move quickly outweighed the time to get it right. Every employer has experienced this at least...
How do we Find the best fit for your organisation?

How to Balance Direct Hiring with Recruitment Consultancy: When to Partner and Why

Recruitment doesn’t have to be a choice between going it alone or outsourcing completely. In fact, the most effective hiring strategies often blend both direct hiring...
How do we Find the best fit for your team?

Beyond CVs and Commissions: The Consultancy Approach to Recruitment

Written by Andy Parke and Andrea Owen, Parke Lane People In today’s fast-paced world of hiring, the recruitment industry is often seen through a narrow lens: CVs,...
Oxford City Image - Recruitment Agency

Introducing Our Employer Playlist: Your Personal Guide to Recruitment Success – Part Two

Hi it’s Andy here In our first YouTube playlist blog post, I gave you a closer look at what makes Parke Lane People tick and how we work with you to find the right...
Oxford City Buildings

Introducing Our Employer Playlist: Your Personal Guide to Recruitment Success

We're delighted to introduce our new Employer Playlist—a series dedicated to answering some of the five most common questions employers ask recruitment agencies. In...
Blenheim Palace

Why You Should Partner with Parke Lane People Alongside Your Direct Hiring Efforts

Many businesses consider recruitment agencies only after facing challenges in filling roles independently. However, a proactive approach—combining direct hiring with...
The Role of Technology in Hybrid Work

Parke Lane People Launches YouTube Channel – And Yes, There Were Bloopers!

Big news from Parke Lane People, we’ve launched our very own YouTube channel! After much debate (and a few technical hiccups), we’re bringing you two brand-new...
2024 in Review PLP

Parke Lane People: A Year in Review – Living Our Core Values in 2024

At Parke Lane People, we are proud to reflect on a year where Trust, Transparency, and Quality defined everything we achieved. These core values guided us as we...