K2 Recruitment

12/06/2026

Really looking forward to this 🙌🏼💙

Meet the Stall Holder 👋

Next up in our Perch Eco Summer Business Expo series is Cindy Johnson from K2 Recruitment ✨

K2 Recruitment has been supporting local businesses and job seekers for almost 30 years, helping connect the right people with the right opportunities. Specialising in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment, the team work closely with businesses across the region to understand their needs and find the talent that helps them grow.

Cindy has been with K2 Recruitment for 19 years and is passionate about supporting local people, businesses and the wider community through meaningful connections and opportunities.

Here’s where it gets interesting… 👀

At the expo, K2 Recruitment will be running a spin-the-wheel challenge with recruitment and career-related questions based on where the wheel lands. Visitors will then have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw, making it a fun and interactive way to test their knowledge, learn something new and be in with a chance of winning a prize.

Definitely one to visit if you’re hiring, job hunting or simply want to connect with one of Oxfordshire’s most established recruitment specialists.

🎟️ Attendee tickets are just £5

📍 Perch Eco Business Centre, Bicester
📅 Wednesday 15th July
⏰ 11am - 3pm

Sign up here to grab your ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perch-eco-summer-business-expo-tickets-1987318738845?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait for you all to meet the amazing businesses joining us!

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Perch Eco Business Centre in the heart of Elmsbrook. The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus workspace. A sustainable community focused hub helping businesses grow, connect and thrive. Learn more via the link in our bio.

11/06/2026

This isn’t just another shift, this is Silverstone. 🏁

We’re hiring for one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the Silverstone Grand Prix.

⚡ High energy
🏎️ Fast-paced atmosphere
👥 Huge crowds
🔥 An experience you’ll never forget

Opportunities like this don’t come around often. It’s more than just earning, it’s being part of something electric, exciting, and unforgettable.

Whether you’re serving on the floor, behind the bar, or in the kitchen… you’re right in the heart of it.

Don’t watch it. Be part of it.

📅 3rd, 4th & 5th July
💷 From £13/hr
📞 Call us now to secure your spot 01869 247799

📍 must be over 18 to apply 📍

10/06/2026

📣 “We have been working with K2 for the past few years. The temporary staff they have provided have been reliable and punctual, with a high level of professionalism and excellent guest interaction.

They understand the importance of working in a luxury retail environment and are flexible in their approach.

They are excellent team players, supportive of colleagues, helpful and eager to learn. They are keen to attend training and develop their skills further.”

Some really wonderful words from a. Longstanding and valued client. These really do go a long way 🥹
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09/06/2026

We're delighted to see our Managing Director, Cindy, featured in a recent LinkedIn News article discussing the rise in temporary hiring as businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty.

Across Bicester and the surrounding areas, we're seeing employers face increasing challenges around skills shortages, workforce planning and competition for talent. With significant investment and development taking place locally, many businesses are looking for more flexible staffing solutions that allow them to respond quickly to changing demands.

As Cindy highlights in the article, temporary recruitment is becoming an increasingly important part of workforce strategy, helping businesses maintain productivity, manage risk and access skills when they need them most.

At K2 Recruitment, we're proud to support employers across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire as they adapt to an evolving labour market and changing workforce expectations.

Thank you to LinkedIn News for including Cindy's insights.

Have you seen an increase in the use of temporary staffing within your organisation over the last 12 months?

UK firms are hiring more temporary staff, as companies pull back on permanent recruitment amid uncertainty due to the war in Iran.

09/06/2026

🚨 Head of Manufacturing Opportunity 🚨

An exceptional leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional ready to take strategic ownership across multiple UK sites.

We’re partnering with a well-established and highly respected business seeking a commercially driven Head of Manufacturing to lead operations, drive performance, and support ambitious growth plans across their Buckingham, Manchester and Northamptonshire sites.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on leadership, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams.

💼 £80,000–£100,000
📍 Buckingham-based with UK site travel
🏭 Multi-site manufacturing leadership role

If you have a proven track record in manufacturing leadership and are looking for your next executive challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply below:
🔗 https://www.k2recruitment.co.uk/2961-head-of-manufacturing.htm?backlink=true&pg=1&divisionid=1

Or contact the K2 Recruitment team confidentially
📩 [email protected]
☎️ 01869 247799

03/06/2026

🧵 Garment Technologist
📍 Near Bicester
💰 £45K

Great products don’t happen by chance, they’re built by people who care about every detail.

We’re partnering with a business that truly gets that.

If you’re ready to take ownership and make an impact—this could be the move.

☎️ call Hayleigh on 01869 24779
📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://www.k2recruitment.co.uk/2958-garment-technologist.htm?backlink=true&pg=1&divisionid=1

02/06/2026

🎥 This week’s one minute, one tip video is aimed at our candidates.

When the hiring process feels slow, it’s completely natural to start doubting yourself. But the important thing to remember is, slow hiring rarely means anything about you. 🫵🏼

There are so many reasons processes pause or slow down. Things like budget checks, internal approvals, interview availability, or even team changes behind the scenes. 🔄

The candidates who tend to get the best results are the ones who stay calm, visible, and consistent during this time.

A few simple tips can really help
🔹Prepare a short, gentle follow-up message — something like ‘just checking in, still very interested.
🔹Keep applying for other roles so you maintain momentum and confidence
🔹Make sure your CV headline clearly shows your strengths
🔹And each week, take a moment to review your ‘small wins’ — it really helps keep your mindset strong.”

We are always happy to help you stay confident and keep moving forward. Because slow doesn’t necessarily mean no, you’re doing better than you think.🙌🏼

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own, comment “stuck” below and we will get in touch 👇🏼

29/05/2026

🗣️ This week’s one minute, one tip video is aimed at our clients

👉🏼We see hundreds of hiring processes, and the strongest ones all have one thing in common simple, consistent habits that keep candidates feeling informed and valued.

Most hiring delays don’t come from lack of candidates, they come from things like silence at the beginning, unclear expectations, inconsistent feedback, and slow communication.

The good news is you don’t need a big overhaul to fix this. Just three small changes can make a huge difference👇🏼

🔶Acknowledge every application within 24 hours. It makes candidates feel seen and sets the tone straight away.
🔶Share a clear timeline upfront — even something as simple as ‘shortlist Monday, interviews midweek, decisions Friday.’ It keeps everyone aligned and reduces drop-off.
🔶Use structured interviewer notes so it stays consistent and decisions become faster and more confident.”

✔️If you’d like a quick hiring timeline audit, I’m happy to review your current timeline, because small improvements now really do create big clarity for the rest of the year

Comment “timeline” below and we will be in touch.

27/05/2026

📊 Bookkeeper Wanted – Bicester
💷 £35k
🕒 37.5 hrs
🎯 Early finish Fridays

Join a thriving business supporting day-to-day finance operations and month-end. If you’ve got a keen eye for detail and bookkeeping experience (Xero a bonus!), this could be for you.

✔ Payments, invoices & expenses
✔ Reconciliations & month-end
✔ Xero experience desirable
✔ Early finish Fridays 🙌

📩 message for details [email protected]

🔗 https://www.k2recruitment.co.uk/2955-bookkeeper.htm?backlink=true&pg=1&divisionid=1

Accounts

24/05/2026

📹 This week’s One Minute, One Tip video is aimed at our candidates, and it’s all about how to talk about your motivators confidently in interview; without it feeling awkward or forced.

🗣️ Talking about what helps you do your best work is actually one of the most valuable conversations you can have.

But instead of overthinking it, keep it simple.

Think of your motivators as conditions for great work. ✅

For example:
📍 ‘I do my best work when expectations are clear’
📍 ‘I perform strongest when communication is open and honest’

🤔 Pick your top 2–3, keep them short, and back each one up with a quick example.

👉🏼You don’t need long-winded answers — clarity always wins.

This approach builds confidence, helps the employer really understand you, and makes sure there’s a genuine fit both ways. 👊🏼

If you want help shaping your motivators, comment ‘motivators’ below or drop me a message — I’m always happy to help. 👇🏼