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Meet the team.

Experienced, approachable, and trusted by businesses and candidates across the Thames Valley.

The faces behind Chiltern Recruitment.

Driving our people-first approach with experience and insight.
Ali Jeffries
Ali Jeffries.
Director
James Parkin
James Parkin MBCS MCIM.
Digital Manager
Abbie Espanhol
Debbie Hamblin.
Recruitment Consultant
Ali Jeffries
Alison Hodgson.
Recruitment Consultant
Abbie Espanhol
Yvonne Harlow
Accounts Assistant
James Parkin
Teddy
Head of Barketing

What sets us apart.

At Chiltern Recruitment, we keep things straightforward. Honest advice, responsive service and a genuine focus on people sit at the heart of everything we do. We are not driven by scripts or hard targets. We are driven by relationships and by helping businesses and candidates find the right fit for the long term. Being local means we truly understand the area, the market and the people within it and that insight makes all the difference.

Why clients and candidates work with us:

  • Personal service from a consistent, experienced team
  • Fast turnaround on both temporary and permanent roles
  • Broad sector coverage without losing focus
  • Strong local presence in Maidenhead, High Wycombe, and surrounding areas
  • Trusted by businesses of all sizes — from start-ups to established brands
  • We keep candidates updated — no ghosting!

Don't just take our word for it.

"My experience with Ali Jefferies at Chiltern Recruitment was outstanding. From the initial contact through to securing my Office Manager role, Ali was consistently contactable and provided great advice at every step. Her professionalism and helpfulness made the entire process much smoother and ultimately led to a successful placement. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ali to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable recruitment consultant."
Bridget
Candidate of Chiltern Recruitment
"I had a fantastic experience with Debbie and the team at Chiltern Recruitment. From the very first conversation, Debbie was professional, attentive, and genuinely interested in finding the right role for me. She kept me updated throughout the entire process and provided great advice and encouragement along the way. Thanks to her support, I’ve now secured a position in exactly the type of role I was hoping for. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend Chiltern Recruitment to anyone looking for their next opportunity."
Charlie
Candidate of Chiltern Recruitment
"Debbie H reached out to me about a role in Feb 2025. I was lucky to meet a great company and have just started a FTC contract with them.

Chiltern Recruitment has been great, no issues in payment, communication was good. If i have any need for a temp role or perm role i will be in touch."
Lynsey
Candidate of Chiltern Recruitment
"I have nothing but good things to say about Ali at Chiltern Recruitment. Most importantly she found me a job but was also polite, helpful and proactive through the whole process too. I would definitely recommend this company! ☺️ I was searching for a job for weeks and applied to so many places with no luck despite being employable. Ali did all the work for me in the end and I couldn’t be more grateful."
Eloise
Candidate of Chiltern Recruitment
"I had such a great experience with Chiltern Recruitment. After searching their site, there weren't any relevant roles but uploading my CV to the site was super simple. I then received an email from them with a really nice job. The communication levels were great and Alison Hodgson was really supportive and genuinely helpful. Over all I had a great experience!"
Rachel
Candidate of Chiltern Recruitment
"I was contacted by Alison Hodgson for a new job and she was absolutely amazing! From liaising with the company and myself, to setting up interviews and start dates. A massive help and extremely friendly and flexible! One of the better experiences I’ve had with recruitment agencies, so thank you."
Kirsten
Candidate of Chiltern Recruitment

Ready to get started?

Whether you’re looking for your next role or need help hiring, we’re here to make the process straightforward. We take the time to understand what you’re looking for — whether it’s your next opportunity or the right person to join your team — and we’ll work quickly, professionally, and without unnecessary hassle.