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We work with experienced consultants nationwide looking to take on rewarding contracts in public sector organisations and housing associations.

Working in
partnership with you to develop your career

Our process

From the job search to placement and beyond, we consult with you to arm you with the knowledge you need to contract successfully with local authorities and HAs.

  1. What are you looking for?

    Our kick off call will be a deep dive into your experiences, strengths and personal circumstances, so we can find you a role that not only suits your skillset but your life. We’ll work with you to build on your CV and advise you on how best to present yourself at interviews for contract positions.

  2. Who can we connect you with?

    We’re so much more than the roles we advertise.

    Our network spans the country, and we’ll speak with our contacts about you and what you can offer to their team, connecting you with opportunities beyond which you would find on a job site.

  3. Getting you the best deal

    Once we’ve found you some options, your consultant will negotiate your working arrangements, pay, and advise you on the ins and outs of contracting.

  4. We're in it for the long term

    Our support doesn’t end once you’ve started your new position. We want to build a relationship with you for your career, not just your placement, and we’ll keep you abreast of industry happenings and other roles to keep you employed in a contract that continues to work for you, for years to come.

Industries

General Practice

Our General Practice Consultants recruit roles such as:

  • Estates and Asset Surveyors
  • Property Managers and Strategic Asset Managers
  • Head of Property and Asset Management
  • Executive and Corporate Asset Management

To step into any of the above positions, you should be Chartered with RICS. Roles are available in both the public and private sectors; the private sector has a focus on commercial and investment assets and Local Authorities usually own a mixed-bag of assets; typically commercial, operational, investment, leisure, retail, rural/agricultural.

We support Local Authorities nationwide at all levels and have assisted Property Consultancies.

Housing Options & Homelessness

Connecting Housing professionals with opportunities in Local Authorities and Housing Associations across:

  • Housing Advice & Homelessness
  • Housing Reviews
  • Temporary Accommodation
  • Housing Allocations
  • Rough Sleeping
  • Housing Strategy
  • Tenancy Management
  • Home Ownership & Leasehold Management
  • Rent Income
  • ASB & Community Safety
  • Sheltered/Retirement Housing

All Local Authorities in the UK have a statutory obligation to provide services to those facing homelessness, advising their clients based on individual circumstances, as per national legislation.

We have a huge network of clients that we support by helping them drive key projects, quickly – whether that be clearing backlogs of cases, reducing temporary accommodation numbers, or heading up services.

Town Planning

Connecting Planners with opportunities in:

  • Development Management
  • Planning Enforcement
  • Planning Policy
  • S106 and CIL 
  • Conservation
  • Urban Design
  • Interim Management

To speak about how our team can help you find the contract or consultant for you, contact townplanning@park-avenue.co.uk

Environmental Health & Private Sector Housing

Recruiting Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing professionals into roles in:

  • Environmental Protection
  • Food and Hygiene
  • Trading Standards
  • Private Sector Housing
  • Licensing

Environmental Health professionals are at the forefront of public health, as every aspect of Environmental Health is designed to improve the public's health and wellbeing. Working with Local Authorities across the country looking for experienced Officers to conduct important inspections, keeping our communities safe. Being a member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or holding an Environmental Health degree is essential in the roles we recruit for.

Development and Regeneration

We work with:

  • Surveyors
  • Project Managers
  • Managers
  • Programme Managers
  • Strategic Leads and Consultants
  • Senior Management
  • Executive and Corporate Management

Local authorities are at the forefront of development and regeneration, delivering projects which support a thriving local economy or address other priority needs of the locality such as enterprise projects and decarbonisation. We have a large network of Local Authorities across the country who we support at all levels, whether that be Project Consultants or all the way up to Corporate Directors running multi-million pound projects. The projects themselves can range from small residential developments in the Local Community to large town centre regeneration programmes.

Property Services

We specialise in recruiting skilled professionals across all areas of Property Services, including:

  • Repairs & Maintenance
  • Stock Conditioning
  • M&E
  • Compliance & Safety (e.g., Gas, Fire, Asbestos)
  • Asset Management
  • Capital Projects & Planned Works
  • Building Surveying
  • Facilities Management
  • Voids 

For Local Authorities and Housing Associations, effective property services are essential. They ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained homes for tenants, delivery of government targets around housing standards and sustainability, positive tenant experiences and satisfaction, and long-term asset performance and value.

By recruiting the right people into these roles for our clients, we help organisations meet their regulatory responsibilities, uphold tenant trust, and build thriving communities.

Finance

We connect interims with public sector finance teams across the country using our established network of contractors. We cover:

  • HRA
  • Statutory Accounts
  • Financial Planning
  • Collection Fund
  • Adults and Children’s Social Care
  • Education and DSG
  • Capital Accounting
  • S151 / D151 Officers
  • Service Charge Accountants

Focusing on the Local Authority and Housing Association sphere’s we can provide an array of candidates from Director of Finance level down to Management Accountants.

Housing Management

We support local authorities and housing associations by providing professionals who can deliver effective, resident-focused housing services across both tenancy and leasehold functions. 

Strong Housing Management teams are essential to maintaining service standards, tenancy sustainment and positive outcomes for residents and communities. The sector covers:

  • Tenancy Management
  • Rent and Service Charge collection
  • Anti-social Behaviour
  • Estate Management
  • Resident Support
Office Support

Office Support teams play a vital role in keeping local authority and housing association services running efficiently, supporting frontline operations through strong administrative and customer-focused functions.

We connect organisations with dependable Office Support professionals who can quickly integrate into teams and support day-to-day operations effectively, including:

  • Administration
  • Business Support
  • Customer Services
  • Complaints
  • Executive Support
  • Repairs Coordination

Candidate testimonials

I find Sydney very helpful, I'm always kept informed of the next step in terms of interviews being booked or any updates on further roles. I found her pleasant to work with, she always returned my calls, I would want her as my consultant for future roles.

Housing Options Officer, London

Shivani provided a first class service from start to finish. Excellent! Thank you very much!

Operations Manager, Homelessness Prevention, London

Alicia is an inspirational and reassuring agent, a delight to work with.

Interim Principal Estates Surveyor, London

Shannon was as lovely as I remember her and very professional helpful and honest. She worked quickly and arranged an interview within a couple of hours from putting my CV forward. She has a friendly attitude and is not pushy.

Planning Enforcement Officer, Warwickshire

Sydney is a professional and conscientious recruitment consultant and has been thorough in her search for temporary housing positions and with explaining the process and providing information regarding temporary posts and what this entails. Sydney has been in regular contact via email and phone and has been second to none. Sydney has put me forward for several interviews and provided feedback immediately after. I feel supported and informed and she is an asset to the company.

Housing Options Officer, Warwickshire

I was pleased working with Sydney, she understood the scope of the roles I was interested in and directed me to an appropriate placement, making sure all my currents needs were considered. I would thoroughly recommend Sydney to a Housing Options Officer, seeking a new role.

Housing Options Officer, London

Alicia articulated the job very succinctly. She was very friendly which put me at ease straight away and explained the next stages of the interview process.

Investment Asset Manager, Surrey

It's rare for consultants to be so attentive and detailed in their approach with candidates. I'm pleased to have struck up a really good working relationship with Alicia. I have recommended her to colleagues & friends and will continue to do so. An asset to Park Avenue.

Interim Strategic Asset Manager, East Sussex

Alicia was extremely attentive and helpful throughout the entre process, and kept me fully informed at every step. I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone seeking an interim position in the surveying industry.

Interim Valuations Surveyor, Cambridgeshire

I find Alicia to be very proactive, helpful and very professional. I have no doubts that Alicia works hard on my behalf and has my interests to the fore in all dealings with potential employers.

Interim Head of Property, Nottinghamshire

Alicia treats you as not just a client but a friend and looks out for you all the time. It's a pleasure working with Alicia.

Interim Strategic Property Surveyor, Essex

Ben is brilliant, he understands the market and how a contractor will fit into an organisation. He is methodical, compassionate and honest.

Capital and Asset Planning Consultant, Hertfordshire

Ben was absolutely incredible to work with. His mannerisms make you feel immediately at ease and like you've known each other forever. He sourced me a fantastic role within one day of our initial conversation and was incredibly supportive throughout the process. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to hire or anyone looking for their next role. Thanks so much Ben, you're the man!

Property Data Officer, London

Having worked in the interim consultancy sector for a number of years, I have consistently found Park Avenue to be the 'cream of the crop' of recruiters. Their professionalism, efficiency and ability to source high quality contracts are outstanding. I am consistently put forward for the best roles in the industry - highly recommended.

Estates Surveyor, Nottinghamshire

Ben at Park Avenue has always delivered over and above the usual service. As a candidate I have been kept well informed, updated regularly and what is rare is that the guys actually keep in touch throughout your work contract to ensure things are going well. They've been an enormous help with understanding how the umbrella company works too.

Senior Estates Surveyor, Berkshire

Emma has been extremely supportive in my venture into contract work as well as being very proactive in searching for appropriate roles and keeping me updated on progress. Upon securing a role Emma provided me with and guided me through all the required processes and information required. I am extremely grateful to Emma for all her support.

Interim Estates Surveyor, Merseyside

Emma is a very informed person and great to speak with regarding potential roles. Stays in contact regularly and articulates the roles available very clearly, as well as fully understanding what I am looking for.

Interim Head of Corporate Property Services, Lancashire

Emma really does go the extra mile and is always a pleasure to speak to. She is always bubbly and helpful and knows what her clients are after. She has great communication skills and always does what she says she is going to do.

Interim Estates Manager, Staffordshire

Been brilliant working with Shannon, she is always so upbeat and relaxed in her approach - a people person and very efficient too. Really makes the effort to get to know you and build a working relationship. Highly rate her as a recruitment consultant.

Senior Conservation Officer, Wiltshire

Great to work with. Straight forward and trustworthy. Really easy to do business with.

Planning Enforcement Team Leader, Wiltshire

Shannon is always very friendly. She communicates very well in an open and honest manner. Quite a rarity amongst recruitment agencies!

Planning Officer, Devon

Shannon O'Sullivan has been a delight to work with and has been really great in sorting out any issues that have arisen during the contract job. Miss Shannon is one of the best agents I have worked with, especially over the 19 year period I have been a Planning Contractor.

Planning Officer, Devon

I feel that Shannon understands what I am looking for and keeps me informed, is always pleasant and makes me feel that I am not just a faceless person as many other recruiters do. I would highly recommend her.

Principal Planning Officer, Cornwall

Shannon has been an amazing recruiter, she has sorted everything out for me so efficiently to ensure that I have had a very smooth start to contracting, and is so friendly and great to chat to! Thank you so much to Shannon and the team :)

Planning Officer, Wiltshire

Shannon was always available to field questions and queries regarding my interview, first day etc and continues to offer and provide support when required. Easy going, yet professional, she and Park Avenue generally, is where I point prospective contractors.

Senior Planner, Wiltshire

Shivani is brilliant and provides a personalised touch when recruiting for roles. She always returns my call and actions any request I have. Shivani is one of the best recruiters in the industry and very well equipped.

Housing Supply Team Leader, London

Shivani has been consistent in her approach since I started working with her, being friendly and also very professional, chasing their clients for updates regarding a particular job role during her colleague's absence, etc.

Housing Options Officer, London

I have found Emma to be very proactive and helpful. Emma has always kept me informed of opportunities and progress.

Interim Estates Surveyor, Merseyside

Alicia is a first rate recruiter, she has taken the time to understand me and my experience. She is brilliant in advising me on what opportunities will suit me best. Anyone who works with Alicia will be lucky to have an experienced advocate on their team. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Interim Estates Surveyor, Bedfordshire

She is great, great communication, fantastic understanding of need and role and a pleasure to talk to.

Housing Advice and Allocations Manager, Warwick

Sydney has been most helpful, informative and easy to interact with.

Housing Options Officer, Essex

It was great to meet Shivani. She was friendly and bubbly and made me feel at ease. Very easy to talk to and I look forward to working with her.

Housing Support Manager, London

Shannon is always very friendly. She communicates very well in an open and honest manner. Quite a rarity amongst recruitment agencies!

Planning Officer, Newton Abbot

I've known Alicia for a few years now and she has always been extremely helpful and professional to deal with. I can thoroughly recommend her.

Valuation Surveyor, King's Lynn

Emma has been extremely supportive in my venture into contract work as well as being very proactive in searching for appropriate roles and keeping me updated on progress. Upon securing a role Emma provided me with and guided me through all the required processes and information required. I am extremely grateful to Emma for all her support.

Interim Estates Surveyor, Merseyside

Emma has been a great help in keeping in contact with opportunities and the best time frame and way to then progress further.

Interim Estates Surveyor, London

It's rare for consultants to be so attentive and detailed in their approach with candidates. I'm pleased to have struck up a really good working relationship with Alicia. I have recommended her to colleagues & friends and will continue to do so. An asset to Park Avenue.

Interim Strategic Asset Manager, Bexhill-on-Sea

It has been brilliant working with Shannon, she is always so upbeat and relaxed in her approach - a people person and very efficient too. Really makes the effort to get to know you and build a working relationship. Highly rate her as a recruitment consultant.

Senior Conservation Officer, Wiltshire

Shivani is brilliant and provides a personalised touch when recruiting for roles. She always returns my call and actions any request I have. Shivani is one of the best recruiters in the industry and very well equipped.

Housing Supply Team Leader, London

Great working with Shivani, really warm, professional and consistent. Really good job matcher too.

Head of Housing Solutions, Independence & Rough Sleeping, London

Alicia articulated the job very succinctly. She was very friendly which put me at ease straight away and explained the next stages of the interview process.

Investment Asset Manager, Staines-upon-Thames

Emma, thanks for securing the new position for me. Your assistance was very helpful and much appreciated. Great job!

Interim Estates Surveyor, Dorset

Alicia has a clear understanding of the type of role I'm seeking and been great at keeping me posted on suitable opportunities.

Interim Head of Estates, London

I was pleased working with Sydney, she understood the scope of the roles I was interested in and directed me to an appropriate placement, making sure all my current needs were considered. I would thoroughly recommend Sydney to a Housing Options Officer, seeking a new role.

Housing Options Officer, London

Sydney is a fantastic consultant. She's thorough and gives adequate information and support. Thanks Sydney!

Housing Options Officer, London

Sydney is a professional and conscientious recruitment consultant and has been thorough in her search for temporary housing positions and with explaining the process and providing information regarding temporary posts and what this entails. Sydney has been in regular contact via email and phone and has been second to none. Sydney has put me forward for several interviews and provided feedback immediately after. I feel supported and informed and she is an asset to the company.

Housing Options Officer, Warwick

Shannon was as lovely as I remember her and very professional helpful and honest. She worked quickly and arranged an interview within a couple of hours from putting my CV forward . She has a friendly attitude and is not pushy.

Enforcement Officer, Coleford

I find Sydney very helpful always kept informed of the next step in terms an interview being booked or any updates on further roles. I found her pleasant to work with always returned my calls would want her as my consultant for future roles.

Housing Options Officer, London

Amy was very helpful and was able to speak to me showing great knowledge in Environmental health.

Private Sector Housing Officer, Berkshire

Sydney was helpful and I impressed how quickly she could arrange a face to face interview.

Housing Options Officer, London

Excellent recruiter, understands the housing sector and has interesting contracts, Shivani gives good information and keeps in touch with any updates. Shivani is always very professional and very pleasant in any contact I have with her. Highly recommended.

Programme Manager - Homelessness Review Implementation, Bedfordshire

The best recruiter I have dealt with. Easy to talk to and efficient. She quickly understood what I was looking for and secured me an interview for my perfect role immediately. She has kept in touch with me through the process. I feel like a valued client.

Somerset Council, Somerset

Shivani shows and demonstrates that she cares and is driven by her desire to be successful for the company, candidates and herself. Her enthusiasm is quite relentless but in the best possible way. She really is a joy to work with.

Housing Consultant - Allocations & Lettings, Gateshead

Diligent, ambitious for her clients, great communication, makes things happen.

Housing Consultant - Allocations & Lettings, Gateshead

She makes the process very seamless and easy. She's great at her job.

Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, London

Shivani is an excellent recruiter. She really gets to know and understand her clients. It's clear that Shivani asks the right questions to ensure the best fit between a candidate and a company.

Housing Consultant - Allocations & Lettings, Gateshead

Great help introducing some new posts.

Estates Surveyor, Surrey

Shivani, had a positive, productive approach which was clear and purposeful.

Housing Reviews Officer, Surrey

Shivani is always informative about any roles suitable to my skill set and provides thorough details on vacancies she has available. I have recommended peers to Shivani and Park Avenue overall when looking for their new job opportunities!

Housing Consultant - Allocations & Lettings, Tyne and Wear

Shannon has been very helpful, offered advice, stayed in touch.

Planning Officer, Oxfordshire

Shivani is one of the best recruiters I have worked with.

Housing Options Officer (Asylum Seekers), Essex

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Shaye. He has managed to strike the perfect balance between being professional, knowledgeable, organised, and friendly. Shaye listens well and has the ability to source roles which will challenge you to grow your skillset whilst matching you with the right client to support you on that journey. 😊

Private Sector Housing Officer, Surrey

Great consultant, even better human being.

SEA Policy Planner, Cambridgeshire

Iliana has been an absolute star! Despite all the limited roles that I was willing to take, she kept working hard in trying to find me a role that was suitable for me, and I cannot thank her enough for it! An absolute credit to Park Avenue Recruitment!

Housing Options Officer, Gloucester

Iliana is very understanding and helpful. She always go the extra mile for her clients.

Homelessness Prevention & Relief Officer, Sussex

Lois was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. She was communicative and responsive at all times.

Estates Manager, Bedford

Lois was helpful, professional, and friendly throughout the process. She kept me up to date and was always very proactive with information and advice. She secured me a role much quicker than anticipated, no doubt due to her hard work!

Estates Surveyor, Bedford

Brooke was 5 star all the way! Her help, support, and down to earth personality made it all the better in finding a new role.

Compliance Administrator, London

Grace has been an absolute pleasure. She is a highly professional recruitment consultant who gets straight to the point while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanour. Her communication is excellent, always timely, and super polite. Beyond her strong technical skills as a recruiter, Grace is a wonderful person to collaborate with.

Property Data & GIS Specialist, West Midlands

Shannon is the best recruiter I have worked with. Always keen to find the best role that suits me, a great communicator, and works hard to get the best deal, she's a star.

Team Manager - DM, Devon

Jamie has been fantastic. Always contactable and very knowledgable.

Disrepair Implementation Lead, London

Sam is always professional and supportive.

Neighbourhood Services Manager, London

Iliana is personable and communicated the details of the role clearly. She took the time to understand me as a candidate and the type of role I was seeking. She also set clear expectations around timelines and has been supportive in helping me to find a position where I can gain valuable knowledge and experience. 

Triage Officer, London

Amy really understands how Local Authorities work. She makes time to answer questions and is always available to give great advice. She is a real pleasure to work with and makes everything easier!

Senior Policy Planner, Breckland

Very professional, articulate and clearly very talented . Thank you for your help!

PPA Consultant, East Midlands

As someone completely new to contracting, I was nervous about the process - but Shannon made everything simple and stress-free. She's professional, approachable, and genuinely supportive. I felt looked after every step of the way.

Planning Officer, Leicestershire

I very much appreciate working with Alicia. She is extremely good at her job and makes the whole process as simple as it can be. She provides clear and concise information on roles that are suitable for me, with regular updates on progress.

Asset Surveyor, Kent

A great team, very friendly, great to work with.

Housing Solutions Officer, Hampshire

Sophie has been very professional and supportive.

Compliance Lead, Hampshire

I have worked with Jamie for a while now, and he is reliable, reactive, and trustworthy. Highly recommend Jamie for all recruitment needs.

Head of Operations, London

It's been great working with Jamie; he has been very prompt and professional. He has made the process very easy, and I would highly recommend anyone to work with him.

Contracts Manager (Repairs and Maintenance), Essex

Grace puts people first; she is both personable and professional. An honest recruiter who works well to match candidates to organisations that will suit them. She has been a pleasure to work with during my time as an interim consultant.

Disposals Surveyor, Bradford

Lois was simply brilliant, couldn't have been more helpful, understood my skill set and what roles worked for me.

Rent review & lease renewal Surveyor, Essex

Very professional!

Housing Officer, Kent

Alicia is excellent!

Depot Project Manager, Merton

Jamie has taken on the post with enthusiasm and professionalism. He works hard and has a genuine concern for his clients and carrying out the role to a high standard.

Rough Sleeping Outreach Officer, Hampshire

Amy took the time to understand my wishes for a new role/contract and was excellent at handling all stages of the process, from considering new positions through to CV advice, and then liaising with the end clients. I felt valued as a potential candidate and appreciated the professional and approachable nature that Amy had.

Head Of Planning, Essex

Really very helpful through the process.

Planning Officer, Leicestershire

Samantha was absolutely fantastic from the very beginning. From the moment I contacted her, everything moved quickly and smoothly—within a week, she had already matched me with a suitable vacancy. She is highly focused, efficient, and does exactly what she says she will do. By far one of the best recruitment consultants I've worked with. Professional, proactive, and a pleasure to deal with throughout.

ASB Officer, Southeast England

Jamie has been superb from start to finish; his level of engagement is exceptional in a market where recruiters receive a lot of criticism today. He coached me, guided me, and walked me through the entire process, enabling me to confidently walk into the interview and give it my best shot! Very happy with the entire process from start to end, and would highly recommend Jamie to my closest personal contacts

Project Manager, Essex

Sam is the best recruiter I have worked with. Excellent communicator. Explains expectations and keeps you updated.

Neighbourhood Manager, Worthing

Really professional about how she goes about her business. Always pleasant, always smiling, but more than anything else, is honest.

Housing Needs Consultant, Durham

Sophie has been a beacon of light for me and has kept me motivated throughout my search for a new contract. I am grateful to her for matching me with my new contract and look forward to starting.

Compliance Coordinator, East London

I find Shaye to be very dedicated and hardworking, with a strong determination to never give up. His energy and zeal are always encouraging and motivate others to think bigger. I highly recommend him and applaud his continued efforts.

Private Sector Housing Officer, London
Grace is very professional, helpful, and friendly/easy to deal with. She kept me informed and updated at every stage, making the whole process smooth and comfortable.
Principal Surveyor, Chesire

Excellent service. Alicia matched me with a role that was perfectly suited to my skills, experience, and career aspirations. The service was professional and efficient.

Housing Triage Officer, Richmond

I have always found Amy to be very pleasant, enthusiastic, and positive to deal with. She is a good listener and shows genuine interest in securing the right role to meet my particular needs. Amy is extremely helpful, and I would fully endorse her as a high performing recruitment agent.

Team Leader, Hampshire
I highly recommend Jamie as a recruitment consultant. Throughout the recruitment process, he kept me updated regularly and provided excellent communication and support.
Costs Manager, Newham

I've spent years working with Brooke, and I always make sure to keep in contact with her! She is one of the best to do it. Her professionalism and accuracy make her very easy to deal with. I owe her a lot.

Complaints Officer, Guildford

Stephen is polite and professional and made the whole process as painless as these things can be.

Senior Enforcement Officer, Derbyshire

Brooke is both professional and personable. She supported me immensely in securing my new role.

Repairs Support Manager, Essex

Sophie brings a wonderful energy to her role and is highly aware of a candidate’s skills and suitability for potential opportunities. I would have no hesitation in recommending both Sophie and Park Avenue Recruitment.

Planned Maintenance Surveyor, Surrey

As someone new to the agency world, Shaye kept me informed about my options, pay, and employment rights throughout the process.

Assistant Director, London

Brooke is amazing.

Repairs Support Manager, Essex

Lois has been excellent at regular contact to keep me updated with all relevant information and even just a friendly chat. Brilliant experience.

Community Neighbour Asset Surveyor, Essex

Great to deal with, friendly and efficient!

Senior Enforcement Officer, South West England

Sydney is a wonderful professional.

Housing Allocations Officer, Leicestershire

Sydney was great and communicated very well! She contacted me before and after the interview, provided positive feedback and was prompt in sending written confirmation. I really appreciate Sydney’s support and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for agency work. Thanks again!

Homelessness Prevention Officer, London

Very helpful in advising me of any vacancies and very prompt replies to my emails.

Enforcement Officer, Devon

Shannon was instrumental in ensuring that my transition to this new role went smoothly and has been supportive since my appointment. My contract has now been extended, and Shannon has administered the process very efficiently.

 

Senior Planning Officer, Oxfordshire

Helpful and professional as usual.

Client Services Manager, Bolton

Shivani was able to understand very quickly what my skills and abilities were, and find an appropriate placement for me.

Housing Options Officer, London

Emma, throughout the process, was extremely professional and did everything she said she was going to do, and it's been a great experience dealing with her and the company.

Client Services Manager, Bolton

Shivani has delivered an excellent service. She took the time to understand my requirements, why I was seeking a new role, my expectations in the new role, and facilitated the transition from my current job role to the next.

Housing Solutions Officer, Essex

Emma has been a great help in looking at different opportunities and is quick with updates and feedback.

Senior Estates Surveyor, Lancashire

Shannon has a finger on the pulse of available opportunities. She is an excellent communicator and acts in a professional manner at all times. I am very pleased with the service she has provided.

Planning Officer, Devon

Best recruiter out there!

Planning Officer, Devon

Such a lovely and helpful person :)

Planning Officer, South West England

Shivani is a brilliant consultant! She takes her time to listen to your needs.

Housing Options Officer, West Midlands

Most professional and lucid.

Principal Surveyor, Lancashire

Very efficient and helpful.

Estates Surveyor, Leicestershire

Sydney and everyone at Park Avenue are fantastic!

Housing Options Officer, London

Very accommodating, understanding and helpful.

Senior Planning Officer, Essex

Maya is a friendly and helpful consultant.

Environmental Health Officer, London

Sam has been great in trying to find employment for me.  Also, Sam checks in on me, which is nice

Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Kent

Brooke was amazing. She kept me up to date with everything I needed to know. She showed integrity and kept to her words even if that meant no news or update from the client. 

Housing Asset Data Analyst, Surrey

Amy was brilliant throughout. She was proactive in reaching out to places and sending my CV, which landed me a new role very quickly. I had an interview and started my new role all within 2 working days, meaning I was not out of work. At a time when other agencies were silent, Amy went the extra mile, and I'm very pleased to have secured the role I have. I would definitely recommend Amy and Park Avenue, and I will be using their services again for my next role. Thank you.

CIL Officer, Surrey

10/10

Commercial Property Management Officer, London

Great to work with and very responsive.

Corporate Asset Manager, Staffordshire

Sydney has always been professional and takes the time to get to know you, helping to find a role that’s the right match for you.

Criminal Justice Housing Options Officer, Bournemouth

Very professional and a clear communicator.

Development Management Manager, Lincolnshire

Very professional and friendly approach, as well as being extremely efficient.

Enforcement Officer, London

He is brilliant!

Enforcement Officer, London

Alicia is professional and proactive, with a great understanding of the market in which she operates. Highly recommended.

Disposals Surveyor, South West England

I had the pleasure of working with Alicia during my recent job search, and I can’t speak highly enough of the support she provided throughout the process. From securing interviews to ensuring a successful placement, Alicia demonstrated professionalism, dedication and a genuine understanding of my career goals. Her clear communication and proactive approach kept me informed every step of the way, making the entire process seamless and stress free. I highly recommend Alicia for her exceptional service and commitment to her clients.

Acquisitions Surveyor, Bromley

It was a pleasure working with Alicia. She’s incredibly easy and straightforward to deal with, which always helps when navigating stressful processes like job hunting and interviewing. She took the time to understand what I wanted from a position on both a professional and personal level, which was great, as it meant I knew any role she suggested would be one I’d genuinely be interested in.

Estates Surveyor, Dorset

Alicia was exceptional as a recruiter for my Estate Surveyor position. Her keen insights and proactive approach streamlined the hiring process, while her excellent communication skills ensured I was kept in the loop throughout. This resulted in the right role for me and the right fit for her client. I highly recommend her!

Estates Surveyor, Northeast London

Alicia is a pleasure to work with in this field. She is informative, keeps you updated and is genuinely interested in seeing your progression throughout the search for a role. I know that when Alicia calls, it will be with an appropriate and genuine opportunity, so I have always welcomed her getting in touch. 

Project Surveyor, Bromley

I can’t recommend Alicia enough! She truly worked tirelessly to understand exactly what I was looking for, and thanks to her exceptional dedication and guidance, I’ve secured a fantastic new role. This position not only meets but actually exceeds all the expectations I had set out. Thank you so much, Alicia, for making this career transition such a seamless and successful experience!

 

Regulatory Inspection Lead, Slough

I am incredibly grateful to Shivani for helping me secure my current position. From the very beginning, she has been professional, attentive and genuinely invested in my success. She took the time to understand my skills, career goals and the type of role I was looking for, and then matched me with suitable opportunities. Her communication was always timely and clear, and she provided advice and encouragement throughout the interview process. I highly recommend Shivani to anyone looking for a personalised and effective recruitment consultant.

Housing Procurement Lead, Lambeth

Shivani is an excellent recruitment consultant, taking the time to understand your skills and experience and matching these to appropriate roles. Importantly, Shivani also takes the time to keep you updated, so you know what progress has or hasn’t been made.

Housing Regulatory Consultant, London

Grace is a rising star in the world of professional property recruitment. Competent, enthusiastic, hugely personable, trustworthy and supremely reliable, she is clearly a valuable asset to both her employer, Park Avenue, and the many clients she serves. With her open, friendly and consistently cheery disposition, it is always a pleasure to deal with Grace, and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone in the business.

Estates Surveyor, Merseyside

Grace is professional at her job. Throughout the whole process, she kept in touch and was easily contactable. I was extremely grateful for Grace’s work.

Estates Surveyor, Bolton

Jamie was excellent throughout the entire process. He kept me updated, providing assistance and useful information on both the role and the employer. Jamie was extremely encouraging and supportive. He was also very constructive on the day and provided immediate feedback on the outcome.

Head of Operations, Newham

I have been approached by several agencies, but from my experience, Amy is the best I’ve worked with. She is extremely personable and professional and genuinely understands the profession. Most importantly, she actually listens and takes your requirements on board. I would have no hesitation in recommending Amy to other contractors or hiring managers. First class.

Principal Planning Consultant, Isle of Man

Sophie is an excellent agent who is thoughtful, knowledgeable and always happy to help. She also makes sure that you are happy in the role she provides and contacts you regularly while you are in the position. She is the best agent I have ever worked with, and I hope our working relationship continues. 10/10.

Repairs Co-ordinator, North London

Sydney identified candidates quickly, and I was able to find a suitable candidate promptly, with everything arranged in a timely manner. The recruitment process made the experience and transition easy, filled the role effectively and relieved my team of pressure. I have found working with Sydney and Park Avenue to be professional, reliable and friendly. The experience has been a positive one for me, and the new candidate has made a real difference to my team.

Housing Needs Officer, Essex

Sydney has been a terrific consultant. In my time working with her and Park Avenue, she has secured me several interviews and a new placement. She has always provided excellent insight into the roles and the industry, as well as advice and tips. The roles she has contacted me about have always been on point and ideal for my requirements. Her professionalism, friendliness, competency and manner have, in a relatively short space of time, gained my trust and confidence that Park Avenue is best placed to work with me to secure the type of roles I am looking for going forward.

 

Housing Options Officer, Bournemouth

Very committed to my job search and has good energy!

Housing Development Officer, South Devon

Probably one of the best recruiters out there.

Acquisitions Surveyor, South East London

Fantastic as always!

Acquisitions Surveyor, South East London

Alicia has been a pleasure to work with and is a real credit to the company. Responsive and proactive, I have been extremely impressed with her work.

Area Repairs & Voids Manager, Northwest London

Alicia is helpful and responsive, consistently keeping me informed of upcoming roles and my suitability for them. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Asset Surveyor, Surrey

Alicia was excellent throughout the recruitment process, and I would gladly recommend her to friends and fellow professionals.

Asset Surveyor, Guildford

Excellent communication, organised with expectional knowledge and support.

Data Admin, Gloucestershire

Amazing and very supportive throughout the whole process, making it so much simpler from start to finish.

Property Information Officer, Thurrock

Excellent market leading service.

Rural Surveyor, Dorset

Alicia has been extremely helpful and professional.  She communicates very effectively and is a pleasure to work with.

Senior Estates Surveyor, West Sussex

Fantastic from start to finish! Very friendly, helpful and professional.

Senior Estates Surveyor, Dorset

Alicia is professional and has kept me updated on opportunities that may be of interest to me. It’s wonderful that she and the team keep in contact.

Principal Disposals Surveyor, East Sussex

Brooke, as my consultant, has handled my account with top notch professionalism and excellent customer service, making me feel confident and relaxed. She comes highly recommended.

Housing Officer Assistant, Hillingdon

Emma takes the time to listen to your requirements and really understand what you are looking for. She provides excellent communication throughout the process, combined with pragmatic and considered advice.

Estates Surveyor, Exeter

Emma was a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process. There was great, open communication, and I would definitely recommend her.

Asset Manager, Surrey

Sam was very clear on the role, knowledgeable and driven. 

Income Officer, Waverley

Samantha was very professional and engaging. 

Independent Living Service Manager, Hertfordshire

Sam is a brilliant communicator!

Neighbourhood Manager, Worthing

Samantha has been fantastic in supporting me through this journey.

Right to Buy Officer, Hillingdon

I have been working with Jamie, who has provided me with several great job opportunities. He has been excellent at keeping me updated on my progress. He focuses on finding the right jobs for me, rather than just any job. I’m looking forward to working with him again and have recommended him to friends in the industry.

Voids Surveyor, Northwest London

Jamie is Absolutely fantastic.

Maintenance Surveyor, Essex

Jamie’s efficiency led to me getting a job incredibly quickly. Thank you, Jamie! One of the best recruiter experiences I’ve had to date.

Contracts Manager, Essex

Lois was fantastic and really listened to my requirements. Excellent communication and understanding.

Estates Surveyor, Bedford

Thoughtful, diligent and very helpful.  Park Avenue have selected another great recruiter.

Estates Surveyor, Bedford

Excellent liaison all the way through the process.

Disposals Surveyor, Essex

Lois was exceptional in her communication regarding the role and very amiable when discussing it further in a follow up telephone call. Highly professional, and I highly recommended.

Estates Manager, Slough

Lois is exceptional. She phones me regularly to check how I’m doing while she searches for the right role for me. She is totally professional and understands exactly what I am looking for. It’s always a pleasure to talk to her. She is exceptionally hard working and perceptive.

Estates Surveyor, South London

I highly recommend Lois! She was absolutely brilliant at finding me a role that perfectly matched my needs and skill set. From our very first conversation, it was clear that she genuinely listened to what I was looking for, and she delivered exactly what was required. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Estates Surveyor, Essex

Lois was thoroughly professional in her dealings with me. I could not recommend her enough. Five star rating all the way!

Estates Surveyor, Bedford

Park Avenue are ‘old school’, and that is great. No answerphones, taking care of customers and clients, and really caring about every detail. Lois has been amazing throughout my search. She has called every week, and sometimes twice a week, to check how I’m doing and give an update. I’ve never needed to chase; I feel heard and supported. It is so refreshing.

 

Estates Surveyor, Northamptonshire

Lois is very enthusiastic and helpful. She responds quickly and has provided excellent help and advice in relation to suitable roles available.

Principle Estates Surveyor, Cambridge

Lois is a great character. She is always very happy and helpful. Lois is interested in you as a person, and her attention to detail is first class. Dealing with Lois is a pleasure. She has been a great help to me over recent months in securing my new role, and I look forward to working with her for many years.

Senior Estates Surveyor, Norfolk

Sophie has been very positive, informative and approachable. She has listened to what I’m looking for and has regularly kept me up to date with the progress of my applications. She has been a joy to work with.

Repairs Co-ordinator, North London

Sophie was assertive, clear and friendly. I felt very comfortable and found it easy to talk to her. She was really great!

Repairs Co-ordinator, Islington

Great communication. Iliana worked hard to get me placed, stayed in contact and made sure the job was done. Very helpful, approachable and friendly.

Re-housing Pathway Officer, Hertfordshire

Iliana is fantastic to work with. Professional, supportive, and truly invested in finding the right fit. Her communication was clear and consistent from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for a better recruiter!

Housing Resettlement Officer, Hillingdon

Iliana is very helpful, professional and is great at keeping me informed.

Housing Needs Officer, Essex

Iliana was very lovely and patient. She responded to all of my questions and provided the support I needed. I felt at ease speaking with her. She’s the best consultant I have spoken with so far.

Housing Options Officer, London

Iliana has been a breath of fresh air! Friendly, approachable and patient.

Housing Options Officer, Hertfordshire

Amy is always polite and professional, and she gives me the confidence that she has my best interests at heart.

Enforcement Officer, North East England

This was the first time I had spoken to Amy about a position. Amy was honest, transparent and engaging. The perfect recruiter!

Team Leader, West Cumbria

Amy went out of her way to advise, support and organise a recent position for me. The whole process was seamless, thanks to Amy’s professionalism, knowledge and support. Amy is highly efficient and understands the needs of both the contractor and employer. I would highly recommend her to all.

Team Leader, West Cumbria

This has been my first time dealing with Park Avenue. Amy has been professional throughout, keeping me updated every step of the way. 

Planning Officer, Lichfield

Amy was great to work with! She kept me informed, supported me through the process, and made sure everything was sorted. It was a very fast turnaround recruitment process, but Amy was prepared and made sure the role was secured. Credit to the company and a pleasure to work with.

Principal Enforcement Officer, Somerset

Amy is great, as she keeps regular contact, both by phone and email. She keeps you updated and informed. Amy is friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend working with both her and Park Avenue.

Principal Enforcement Officer, Kent

Amy's friendly and dynamic approach is swift and effective. 2 weeks from initial conversation to offer confirmation. Impressive stuff. Thank you, Amy!

Principal Planning Officer, East Hertfordshire

I was very pleased with the way in which Amy managed the whole process and would have no hesitation in recommending her and Park Avenue.

Senior Policy Officer, Gloucester

I'm really impressed with Amy. I've dealt with a few different recruitment consultants, but have never had such a personalised service. Amy is professional, personable and diligent, and clearly demonstrates the skill involved in being a professional recruitment consultant.

Senior Planning Officer, East Midlands

Amy has always been super helpful in trying to find me a new role and making sure everything is running smoothly during a contract. Excellent professional and a kind person who understands the industry to a T. Could not recommend highly enough.

Principal Planning Officer, Essex

I have been working as an interim for many years through a number of agencies. Shivani is the best recruitment consultant I have ever experienced. Her sector knowledge is unparalleled, and the level of service she provides, including contact, identifying appropriate opportunities, arranging interviews, and providing feedback, is exceptional.

Strategic Housing Consultant, Lancashire

Shivani is a great recruiter, very understanding of her clients' needs, and very helpful. She always manages to come up with a solution.

Housing Options Officer, Warwick

Shivani is always incredibly helpful and approachable, working hard for her clients and those looking for new opportunities. I would certainly recommend her to anyone.

Housing Allocations Manager, Slough

Excellent consultant. Great knowledge and tremendously hard working.

Head of Homelessness, London

Grace is friendly yet professional. She is a first class recruiter who looks after both parties to achieve a genuine good fit.

Estates Surveyor, Cumbria

Grace was super friendly and communicated really well with me throughout the process. Would recommend!

Estates Manager, Bolton

I have been very impressed with Grace's professional approach and the fact that she has grasped what I am looking for very quickly. I would strongly recommend her!

Estates Manager, Bolton

Grace is very personable and professional, and a first class recruitment specialist. I am very grateful to her for getting my first offer to work in the public sector.

Estates Manager, Bolton

Grace has been enthusiastic and helpful throughout the job search and interview process. She responds very quickly and provides additional helpful information and support throughout.

Estates and Disposals Surveyor, Bradford

Shannon is not only lovely to work with, but absolutely on the ball. Cannot recommend her highly enough.

Head of Development Management & Building Control, London

I have worked with a number of recruitment consultants, and Shannon is by far the best. She is friendly and supportive while looking out for the interests of all parties involved. I have often found other recruiters pushy and disingenuous, which is absolutely not the case with Shannon. She's friendly and clearly works hard to achieve great results for everyone. Thank you.

Senior Enforcement Officer, Somerset

Shannon is a superb Recruitment Consultant. She is always bubbly and kind, empathetic and understanding, and NEVER pushy. It is always a joy to receive a call from her, and her emails are to the point and very helpful. I would highly recommend her to any colleague and, in fact, already have. They too were very impressed.

Senior Planning Officer, Hampshire

Sydney is an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, approachable, and highly reliable. She provided me with all the essential information I needed throughout the process and kept me updated with clear and timely communication. Her support and guidance made the entire experience seamless and stress free.

Housing Advice and Homelessness Prevention Officer, London

Sydney is very proactive and supportive, straightforward, honest, practical, and very hardworking at the job search stage. She does not stop this after placement in a role; she continues with regular welfare checks, without being overbearing. That is a reassuringly useful and appreciated disposition.

Senior Housing Options Officer, Bournemouth

Sydney has been amazing, very helpful, and she's been updating me at every stage. I am very impressed with the service I am receiving. I have been registered with a few other agencies that were not at all helpful. I will definitely be recommending Park Avenue to friends looking for work.

Homelessness Prevention Officer, Greater London

Shannon was fantastic throughout the whole process. She was so dedicated to her job, ensuring it was completed even whilst she was on holiday, which is above and beyond what is expected. A genuinely great personal service.

Senior Enforcement Officer, Somerset

Shannon is amazingly helpful and pleasant to deal with. She understands what you need and does everything she can to help you get the best jobs. Always a pleasure to talk to and works really hard for you. What more do you need!

Principal Planning Officer, Somerset

Of all the recruiters I have worked with, Shannon is the best. She works hard to find roles that suit me and keeps in regular contact. Shannon is excellent, and I will always use her for my recruitment needs.

Team Manager - Development Management, Devon

Shannon has been by far the best recruiter I have worked with. Incredibly proactive, friendly, and honest. I was recommended to speak with her by a colleague, and I'm glad I did. Thank you, Shannon.

Senior Enforcement Officer, Wiltshire

Fantastic to work with, really understands what I am looking for and what may suit. Always keen to help and talk through options. Trustworthy and a real professional.

Principal Enforcement Officer, Somerset

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Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do I need to send you before I start?

For every contractor we work with, there is a standard list of compliance that we must collect:

 

  • Valid passport (or birth certificate, permanent residence card, biometric immigration document, etc.)
  • Proof of address (must be dated within the last 3 months of sending)
  • Proof of National Insurance number (e.g. NI card, HMRC letter, P45/P60)
  • 3 years of references (must be at least 2 references that include the most recent employer)

 

All of this is collected and securely stored on Rocket Recruitment when we begin working with you. We must ensure our contractors are eligible to work in the UK and have the correct and up-to-date documentation before the placement stage.

 

Depending on the council, some placements may require additional forms, more documents or more references. In this case, our Compliance team, Daisy and Olivia, will be in contact to collect what is needed. They can be reached at compliance@park-avenue.co.uk and are happy to answer any further queries you may have.

How do I submit my timesheet?

You will need to submit your timesheet on a weekly basis. 

Once you submit your timesheet, your manager will receive a notification to approve your hours. If your hours are approved by 12 noon on the Tuesday, you will be paid that Friday. If your hours are approved after this deadline, you will be paid the following Friday.

The link to our timesheet portal is: https://parkavenue.evertime.co.uk/

You will receive your login details once your contract is confirmed, and you have provided us with all necessary compliance documents.

Some clients use external portals and require you to submit your timesheets on these rather than our own portal, your consultant will let you know if this is the case.

What is an umbrella company, and which do I use?

Umbrella companies are payroll companies, who will be responsible for paying you PAYE for the duration of your contract and deducting relevant taxes.

We work with a number of suppliers and can recommend companies who we have worked with regularly and are compliant. It is not a necessity to work with an umbrella company we recommend, however we will do our own due diligence on the umbrella company you do choose to ensure that your money will be safe and they will make all of the necessary deductions.

Your consultant may ask to audit one of your first payslips for this reason. We have a responsibility to protect you and ourselves from fraudulent activity.

Can I be paid through my own LTD company?

In order to legally pay you through your own LTD company, we must have confirmation from the client that they have assessed the role and deemed it to be outside IR35 in line with government guidelines. 

For more information, please see:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-off-payroll-working-ir35

I have never worked as a contractor before, what do I need to know?

We'll be able to guide you through the main things you need to know during your introductory call with us. It's handy for you to have reviewed your CV and sent this to us, so we can talk through your experience to date and advise you on roles we think are best suited to your experience and discuss timeframes of your availability and your notice period.

When you work on a contract basis, you will be paid weekly, on an hourly or daily rate. The rate we quote to you unless specified otherwise is your LTD rate; this means your gross pay before taxes are deducted. You will also need to account for costs such as income tax, National Insurance, and employer's national insurance. We can talk you through how this works and put you in touch with payroll companies who can provide an illustration.