Established in 1986, Downtown Recruitment is one of the region's most trusted independent recruitment agencies, supporting businesses across Thame, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas.

For almost four decades, we have been connecting employers with exceptional talent across the Commercial and Industrial sector, providing Temporary, Contract and Permanent recruitment solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.

Our success has been built on a simple philosophy: people come first.

We believe successful recruitment starts with understanding. That means taking the time to learn about your business, your culture, your goals and the type of people who will thrive within your organisation. By building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, we're able to create long-term matches that benefit everyone involved.

Our experienced team combines extensive local market knowledge with modern recruitment techniques, helping businesses attract, assess and secure the best available talent. From single vacancy assignments to large-scale recruitment campaigns, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional, honest and highly personalised service.

At Downtown Recruitment, we're passionate about exceeding expectations. The majority of our business comes from repeat clients and recommendations, a reflection of the trust we've earned and the consistently high standards we strive to deliver.

Whether you're searching for your next employee or your next career opportunity, we're committed to making the recruitment process straightforward, professional and successful from start to finish.

Backed by K2 Recruitment

In 2026, Downtown Recruitment was acquired by K2 Recruitment and now operates as a trading name of K2 Recruitment Ltd.
Whilst the ownership has changed, our commitment remains the same. Clients and candidates continue to benefit from the trusted Downtown Recruitment brand, supported by the additional expertise, resources and recruitment services available through K2 Recruitment.

Together, we continue to deliver the personal service, local knowledge and professional recruitment support that have been at the heart of Downtown Recruitment since 1986.

"I was working within 3 weeks...
Having contacted Leanne for a temp to perm admin position, I was working within 3 weeks of meeting her and have now secured a temporary contract with my new employer. Leanne is helpful, friendly and I have nothing but praise for my experience with Downtown recruitment"
"Best agency I have worked with....
Best agency I have worked with. Leanne is a great recruiter and is good at what she does. Taken the most time and care to succeed in finding me a job Brilliant!"
"I was quickly matched to a job...
I wanted to move down south, I joined ONLY one agency, Downtown Recruitment and they kept me informed and organised all my interviews for me. I was quickly matched to a job and before I knew it I was offered a position and an excellent starting salary"
"Everybody was always so helpful...
I just wanted to thank you all for finding this position for me. I really enjoy working for my new company and feel that I fit in well with the other staff. I was a long time looking for the right employment since being made redundant last year, but it was worth the wait. I was also impressed with Downtown Recruitment. Everybody was always so helpful and it was nice to see that my wages were always paid so efficiently. So once again, many thanks."
"Thank you so much for all the hard work...
Thank you so much for all the hard work that you put in when you were finding me work placements whilst I was with your agency! The new job is going really well and I know that if I hadn't been there as a temp, it wouldn't have come onto my radar! So thanks again."
"In my opinion Downtown are streets ahead of their competitors...
Having made the decision to make a complete career change in my early thirties, I registered with Downtown Recruitment amongst a couple of other high street agencies. I found Downtown the most friendly, attentive and thorough in their initial interview. They were also the most efficient and communicative during the ensuing period, and ultimately the only agency to line me up with a number of suitable positions. In my opinion Downtown are streets ahead of their competitors."
"Downtown Recruitment gave me confidence and practical help...
On returning to the workplace after 16 years raising a family, Downtown Recruitment gave me confidence and practical help. They have arranged two super temporary assignments for me over the last nine months, the latter having just been made permanent! Everyone at Downtown is always friendly and efficient and I would thoroughly recommend their excellent service. Many thanks to you all!"
"You worked really hard for me...
You are the only agency that has consistently kept in touch with me throughout my job search. You worked really hard for me, Thank you so much."
"I cannot be more grateful for how amazing you have all been to me...
I wanted to send an email to thank you for all of the help you have given me since I registered with yourselves, especially regarding offering me the temporary position at Kubota, which has now turned into a permanent position. I love the job and the people I work with, truly couldn't be happier there, amazing to think I was only supposed to be there for 3 weeks! I cannot be more grateful for how amazing you have all been to me, and from everyone I have spoken to at work who do temporary work for us, they cannot either. Would never hesitate to register with yourselves again (although here's hoping I never have to!) Once again thank you ever so much. Kind regards,"
"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart...
I must say how grateful I am that you continued to look for opportunities for me and how thrilled I am that you recommended me. The personal touch is so rare and yet so very important in this faceless online world, and you have it in spades. Thank you, Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."
 

……So if you are looking for a leading Oxfordshire recruitment company with over 20 years knowledge of the local market, who care a lot about what people say, where integrity is paramount and where guarantees are given, Downtown Recruitment would be delighted to work with you.