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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PAYROLL MANAGER

Our client, a well-established and growing accountancy firm, are seeking a full or part time Senior Payroller to join their growing business in Oxfordshire. Reporting...

DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT

Our client is an expanding SME business with offices across the globe. They have a newly created role in their Oxford office for a permanent Digital Marketing...

FINANCE MANAGER

Our client is a well established and growing business with impressive offices in High Wycombe. They have a new permanent requirement in their accounts team for a...

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...

AUDIT SENIOR

Our client, a well-established and growing accountancy firm, are seeking an audit senior to join their growing audit division in Oxfordshire. Responsibilities: Working...

HEAD OF PRIVATE TAX – Part-time

Our client is a specialist private client law firm and tax practice, with offices in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. They act for a wide range of private...

TAX EXECUTIVE

Our client is a well established and growing Accountancy Practice with a Head Office in Oxford. They have a new permanent requirement within their Witney branch for a...

Client Services

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

Our Process

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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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A Year of Asking Better Questions: Our 2025 Blog Roundup

And why the January 2026 HR Forum matters more than ever If there is one thread running through the 14 blogs we published in 2025, it is this: recruitment done well is...
PLP HR Forum

HR at a Crossroads: Why 2026 Will Demand Braver Decisions, and Why Our January HR Forum Matters

2025 was the year HR realised the ground was shifting, and 2026 will be the year HR must act. Across every sector, HR leaders are being pulled into bigger and more...
Making AI Work for HR

From Experimentation to Integration, Making AI Work for HR (part 2)

From Experimentation to Integration, Making AI Work for HR We started the conversation around AI in HR back in September: AI in HR: Friend, Foe or Future Colleague At...
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Building Trust Beyond Recruitment: Why Parke Lane People Created the Trusted Partners Directory

At Parke Lane People, we’ve always believed recruitment is just one part of a bigger business picture. A successful hire doesn’t stand alone, it fits within culture,...
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AI in HR: Friend, Foe, or Future Colleague?

At Parke Lane People, our HR Forum was set up to give HR professionals a space to discuss the issues that matter most to them. Since the launch, we’ve held lively...
Storage & Logistics Recruitment

Storage & Logistics: The Quiet Boom Other Sectors Could Learn From

In a year where many sectors are battling shrinking margins, falling demand or economic uncertainty, one corner of the UK economy is consistently punching above its...
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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...
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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...
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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...