About Oliver Parks
What is Oliver Parks?
Oliver Parks is an executive-search and recruitment group founded in London in 2012: "Oliver Parks Group is a leading provider of search-driven talent solutions, connecting top-tier professionals with innovative companies across four specialized divisions." Its technology division sources "experts in ERP, CRM, and emerging tech fields", and it also recruits in renewables and engineering. It works "across the technology landscape in Europe and North America", with "a proactive, consultative approach to help our clients build high-performing teams and our candidates find opportunities where they can thrive."
Where will I work?
In London, near Bank station, or in central Newcastle, with home-office flexibility. The group also has companies in Munich, Dublin, New York and Dallas. The roles listed here are its UK ones: the London DACH desk, which places German-speaking talent ("one of the most established German-speaking recruitment teams in the UK"), and the Newcastle US desk ("We're growing our US desk in Newcastle, UK"). Postings for its Dortmund office do not state their leave, so they are not listed.
What is the Oliver Parks team like?
A multilingual team of about 20. New consultants get "Full onboarding and personalised training" and are "supported by senior colleagues from day 1"; the German-language postings describe a "Klar strukturierter Karrierepfad bis hin zur Partnerschaft" (a clearly structured career path up to partnership). The firm promises a "Supportive management structure based around meaningful analysis rather than strict KPI's" alongside an "Industry-leading commission structure designed to reward genuine success". It is candid that the work is sales: "Executive search is demanding, relationship-intensive, and requires mental toughness. But for the right person it's incredibly rewarding – both financially and professionally."
Work-Life Balance
UK postings offer "28 days holiday + bank holidays" with "Home office flexibility and early Friday finishes"; the German-language postings for the London desk say "28 Urlaubstage + UK-Feiertage". With the UK's 8 bank holidays that is 36 days off a year. The careers page adds a "Flexible working environment" and "Extended lunch breaks for gym enthusiasts".
Perks and Benefits
- 28 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays
- Early Friday finishes
- Flexible working with home-office options
- Uncapped, commission-based earnings and annual incentives
- Structured training, mentoring and a career path to partnership
- Team trips, monthly team events and socials
- Extended lunch breaks for the gym