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We envision a future where our public services can utilise the best talent in the sector on a regular basis to achieve their goals and ambitions for local communities and residents.

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lifechanging community services

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dependable interim consultants

Working with local authorities & housing associations

We have worked in partnership with over 200 local authorities, connecting

them with experienced interim consultants who can ease workloads and

bring knowledge to teams across Town Planning, Housing, Property and Environmental Health.

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Case studies

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Supported Housing Improvement Programme Project Manager
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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

Fabulous service from Emma and a great understanding of our requirements. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Strategic Asset Manager, South Yorkshire

Shivani is efficient, friendly and always extremely professional. She has always recommended placements at the correct level for me and she listens to her candidate's needs. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Shivani again, both as a candidate and as a hiring manager.

Strategic Housing Manager, South Yorkshire

Amazing recruiter and really on it!

Housing Supply Team Leader, London

Whenever Park Avenue have been approached to assist with recruitment, they take time to understand what attributes that the candidate must have, in order to provide the best interim support for my team. I have always been impressed by the knowledge of the consultants at Park Avenue. They understand the role of a town planner and subsequently, they take the time to understand the type of candidate that we are looking for. It is evident that the Park Avenue team have done their own due diligence on their candidates and have taken the time to understand the type of role that the candidates are looking for.

Planning Development Manager

Shivani secures quality roles, communicates well and offers support throughout the contract.

Assistant Director of Housing Demand, London

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

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

Exemplary conduct and assurance provided throughout the whole process; an excellent, highly capable recruitment professional.

Homelessness Quality Assurance Manager, Hillingdon

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

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

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

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

Housing Options Officer, London

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

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 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

I have worked with Sophie to recruit staff and have consistently been impressed by the quality of her work. She takes the time to properly understand the role, the team and the type of person who will succeed in the organisation, which makes a real difference to the candidates she puts forward. Sophie is proactive, responsive and extremely professional throughout the entire recruitment process. What really stands out is her commitment and reliability. You always feel that she genuinely cares about getting the right outcome rather than simply filling a vacancy. 

Compliance Administrator, East London

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

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

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 was super responsive and followed through on his commitments. It was a pleasure working with him, and we secured exactly what we needed.

Contracts Manager, 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

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

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 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

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

Excellent service. Really understands the business and was able to provide a great service to us. Worked hard to ensure we got the right person. So easy to work with and very professional; this makes a real difference.

Enforcement Officer, Wiltshire

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, at speed, identified the perfect candidate for us. It was quite an urgent matter, and we required someone with a specific skill set and experience, and she found the right candidate almost immediately. Very pleased with the service.

Rough Sleeping Outreach Officer, Hampshire

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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