Home grown.
Deep roots.
Oakley is a home-grown recruitment service founded on more than 20 years of industry experience as an alternative to the impersonal approach many
recruiters take today. From humble origins in a broom cupboard to the 'happy space' Oakley Hub with five full-time employees (and mascot Hattie) at the bottom of the garden, Oakley has been supporting top names in the industry to find the ideal candidates since October of 2020.
Our commitment to innovations, flexibility and remote working environments reflects our approach to recruiting, offering the care and support candidates and clients need to find their ideal match.
mission
Our
and values.
Oakley's mission is to transform recruitment from a soulless service to a place where people and companies can flourish, treating every candidate as an individual seed that requires care and attention to grow.
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Our focus isn't on immediate placement, but on finding the right people for the right job. We help clients across the UK to source the ideal employee for their culture and environment, sowing the seeds for long-term
success and helping each candidate to bloom, blossom and grow.
Hattie
Our
motivational
mascot
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Meet Hayley
Oakley Recruitment Founder
Hayley founded Oakley in 2020 as the ideal solution to flexible working, allowing her to spend more time with her children and take a new approach to the field of recruitment. With more than 20 years of industry experience, starting a brand-new business seemed the natural next step.
As a crazy passionate recruiter with an excellent
reputation, she transformed Oakley from a single-person company into the flourishing business it is today, forming long-term partnerships with dozens of clients to help them achieve their recruitment goals.
Meet the
Oakley Team
Lucy Packwood
Recruitment Consultant
Lucy is our professional services recruitment expert for qualified roles across Finance, HR, and Marketing. With ten years industry experience, covering both temporary and permanent hires Lucy is at the top of her game when it comes to placing her candidates in the right environment. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, she will work tirelessly to achieve your career goals.
An extremely passionate individual, consistently striving to ensure the candidate's journey is the best it can be. Loves socialising with family and friends and has a wicked sense of humour, if this girl is on your side, you won’t look back.
Emily Hogan
Recruitment Consultant
Emily is the definition of someone who never gives up. She pours her heart into every brief and won’t stop until she finds the perfect match for both her candidates and clients. Her energy, resilience, and passion for recruitment shine through in everything she does. Since joining Oakley, Emily has already achieved two well-earned promotions — a testament to her dedication, growth, and determination to succeed. She’s a shining example of our mission to bloom, blossom, and grow. Outside of work, Emily loves to travel and enjoys dining out with friends and family, always eager to try new cuisines.
Joanne Adams
Recruitment Consultant
​​Joanne specialises in recruiting temporary and permanent roles for entry-level candidates, bringing a keen eye for talent and a commitment to getting it right every time. Her dedication and attention to detail ensure both clients and candidates receive a seamless and successful recruitment experience.
Joanne is well known for consistently receiving candidate referrals and earning an impressive number of glowing Google reviews — a true reflection of the trust and satisfaction she builds with every placement.​
Joanne is our fitness fanatic and loves a good bootcamp session and a cold water dip.
Sophie Higgins
Payroll and Compliance Administrator
Sophie is our payroll and compliance powerhouse, ensuring our temporary staff are paid accurately and on time every week. She works diligently to meet onboarding and compliance deadlines, making sure every candidate is fully compliant and ready to hit the ground running. Sophie’s positive energy and can-do attitude make her a joy to have on the team—nothing is ever too much trouble, and she’s always ready with a smile. When she’s not working, Sophie is a dedicated mom to her three children.
Bella Howell
Social Media and Recruitment Administrator
Bella is our Social Media and Recruitment Administrator, playing a key role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes at Oakley. She creates and manages our social media content, posts all job advertisements, and supports candidates with a professional CV writing service. Always ready to lend a hand, Bella is an essential support to our consultants and a valued member of the team. Outside of work, Bella is a big fan of dance music — she is known as our Ibiza queen.
and we can't forget...
Hattie
Fox Red Labrador, Office Mascot
Hattie was Oakley’s first recruit, joining Hayley in Dec 2020. Hattie is a key player in our team and contributes to our wellness approach, she loves a cuddle and tummy rub as well as lying in the sun in the garden.
Hattie knows when we place the right candidate in the right environment and gets involved in celebrating with the team.
