Case Studies

Our Trusted Recruitment Partnership with Helen & Douglas House

Delivering Niche Sales and Marketing Expertise for HR Wallingford

HR Wallingford, a global leader in water-related research and consultancy, needed a Head of Business Development, Sales and Support who combined an engineering background with commercial and strategic expertise; Allen Associates ran the process from briefing to offer in just two months.

Finance and Payroll Officer Placement for Orano

Allen Associates has recruited for Orano since 2009, making 10 business-critical placements across its departments; for this brief, Allen Associates placed a Finance and Payroll Officer on a £40,000-£50,000 salary, strengthening Orano's finance function and its developing standalone payroll department.

Supporting a Historic Global Health Milestone through an Impactful Temp Placement

Allen Associates placed an experienced part-time Executive Assistant to support Dame Barbara Stocking for four years, from late 2021 to June 2025, while she chaired the panel advising WHO Pandemic Agreement negotiations, later adopted by over 180 WHO Member States in May 2025.

Rapid Recruitment for Museum Selection

Museum Selection partnered with Allen Associates to recruit a Buying Administration Assistant, facing challenges including a rural location, in-office requirements, and role misalignment. Through targeted advertising, a strong candidate database, and a consultative approach, Allen Associates filled the role within 10 days. Only one candidate was submitted and successfully hired, showcasing the agency’s efficiency and fit-focused process. The collaboration led to strong results and laid the foundation for an ongoing partnership.

Building a Long-Term Recruitment Partnership with a Prestigious Educational Institution

Allen Associates has partnered with this globally recognised Oxfordshire educational institution since 2001, filling 119 of 134 vacancies over two decades of continuous, high-volume hiring across senior administration, HR, finance and project support roles, despite a competitive local candidate market.

Delivering Temp-to-Perm Success for a Leading University Department

Allen Associates has recruited administration, fundraising and project officer staff for this university department since 2004; unable to manage high volumes of applications internally, the department has seen nine candidates move from temporary to permanent roles after Allen Associates screened over 40 applicants down to a shortlist of five each time.

Enhanced Advice & Guidance for the NHS

Consultant Connect, which gives NHS staff instant access to specialist medical advice, needed a Customer Success Lead; Allen Associates placed an experienced candidate from its talent pool with a marketing and stakeholder management background, in the confidential senior role.

The Perfect Placement

Celebrated chef Raymond Blanc, owner of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford, needed a private secretary and PA filled within one month; Allen Associates presented two candidates, one of which was appointed, going on to become a valued member of the executive team.