Downtown Recruitment

Downtown Recruitment Providing jobs and good quality staff in and around the Thame, Oxon, area since 1986.

Downtown Recruitment, established in 1986 is the leading independent provider of recruitment services in the Thame area; providing Temporary, Contract and Permanent personnel to the Commercial, Industrial and Catering sectors. Our 3 consultants and Managing Partner have over forty years of collective experience in the recruitment industry and will individually manage your recruitment requirements.

Our intention is to provide an exceptional service; we are focused on ensuring that we continue to exceed both client and candidate expectations as our reputation and continued success depend on it.

03/06/2026

🔹 Member Support Assistant
📍 Thame / (Hybrid)
💰 £27,000 per annum

A brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and helping people.

This Member Support Assistant role offers a great mix of customer interaction, technical troubleshooting, and collaboration with internal teams. You’ll be at the heart of keeping things running smoothly—supporting members, resolving issues, and making a real impact day-to-day.

Hybrid working, a supportive team, and clear development opportunities make this a role well worth exploring.


 
 
 


☎️ Leanne 01844 212666
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.dtrc.co.uk/job-single-details.asp?jobID=523659

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

🏭 Warehouse Supervisor – Long Crendon
💷 £33,000 + 7% Pension
🕒 Mon–Fri

Take the next step in your warehouse career! Lead a team, optimise processes, and keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

✔ Team leadership
✔ Warehouse operations
✔ Forklift licence required
✔ Mon–Fri hours

✨ Great benefits & progression

📩 message for details [email protected]

🔗 https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Downtown-Recruitment/jobs?jk=6ca5141d7a16ce86&start=0

25/05/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Having contacted Leanne for a temp to perm admin position, I was working with 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

Great review from a happy candidate, well done Leanne! 🎉

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. 👇🏼

21/05/2026

📍 Full Time Temporary Admin Assistant
🗺️ Thame
💰 £13.50 per hour

Temporary Administrator position available in Thame on an ongoing basis working 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

📍 Previous experience required, you must be confident answering the phone and taking messages, experience in all Microsoft packages and be able to pick up new systems with ease

Call now on 01844 21266 or apply via the link below:

🔗 https://www.dtrc.co.uk/job-single-details.asp?jobID=265963

15/05/2026

🎥 This week’s one minute, one tip video is aimed at our clients, because when hiring feels slow or stuck, it’s rarely about candidate quality — it’s usually about expectations. 🤷‍♀️

Clear expectations make a huge difference. When everyone is aligned from the start, teams feel more confident, candidates feel reassured, interviewers stay consistent, and decision‑making speeds up. ⬆️

Recently, we supported a team who were struggling with a delayed hire.

👉🏼 Rather than rewriting the job or restarting the search, we did a simple 10‑minute expectation‑alignment call.📱

We clarified success outcomes, agreed on the behaviours that really mattered, and aligned the interview panel.

Once that was done, they hired within two interviews. 🎉

Small expectation‑setting habits early on can genuinely save weeks later.”
If you’ve got a vacancy that’s stalling, and you’d like help aligning expectations for an upcoming role,

😃 I’m very happy to run a quick 10‑minute review with you.
Comment “Expectations” below to arrange a call — and let’s make hiring feel smoother this year.

👇🏼

14/05/2026

🏢 Spares Sales Administrator (6 month contract)
💰 £14.50 per hour
📍 Princes Risborough

EARLY FINISH ON A FRIDAY? 🙌🏼
Look no further!

Are you an experienced administrator looking to fill a gap for 6 months? We have an excellent opportunity that wont hang around for long🤌🏻

Call Leanne now on 01844 212666 or click the link below to apply

🔗 https://www.dtrc.co.uk/job-single-details.asp?jobID=5658952

13/05/2026

👉🏼As Recruiters we can play a part in making sure our candidates mental health is looked after every step of the way.

👉🏼 Some people find jobs straight away, but for some it can be a long journey with many obstacles thrown in the way.

💙If that’s you, we’ve got you💙

Address

109 High Street
Thame
OX93XH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441844212666

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