Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Henley-on-Thames
B B O Recruitment was founded on the principle of transforming recruitment into a more personal, ethical, and effective process. With 19 years of experience in the Thames Valley, we prioritise understanding both client businesses and candidate aspirations to ensure meaningful matches. Our approach combines in-person interviews, cultural alignment assessments, and sector-specific expertise across office support, finance, marketing, HR, and executive search. We maintain a 90% retention rate for permanent placements through rigorous candidate vetting and ongoing client collaboration.Our team's diverse industry backgrounds, including international sports management and healthcare, inform our ability to identify talent that thrives in specific organisational environments. We specialise in temp-to-perm solutions, achieving rapid placements while maintaining quality standards through compliance with REC regulations. Our aftercare process ensures long-term satisfaction for both employers and employees.
Services
Office Support
Accounting & Finance
Marketing
Human Resources
Executive Search
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We conduct in-person interviews to assess both skills and cultural fit
- 90% retention rate for permanent placements demonstrates quality matching
- Specialists in temp-to-perm solutions with rapid response times
- Sector expertise across finance, marketing, HR, and executive search
- Compliance with REC standards ensures ethical recruitment practices
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment & Employment Confederation
Services
Office Support
We provide office support personnel matched to company culture through in-person interviews. Our candidates include receptionists, administrators, and office managers who represent client brands effectively. We focus on long-term compatibility rather than just CV credentials.
Accounting & Finance
Our finance team recruits professionals from junior roles to qualified accountants. We access top talent through specialist networks and maintain relationships with financial services firms offering training contracts. Our candidates undergo rigorous verification processes.
Marketing
We source marketing professionals from graduates to directors. Our process evaluates both creative capabilities and cultural fit, recognising that strong CVs don't always indicate ideal job matches in this dynamic sector.
Human Resources
Our HR specialists understand organisational culture dynamics. We place professionals in roles ranging from standalone HR positions to multi-discipline teams, focusing on candidates who shape positive workplace environments.
Executive Search
We conduct executive searches using in-depth business analysis and creative strategies. Our process identifies leaders who can transform organisations, combining industry knowledge with personal chemistry assessments between executives and stakeholders.
People
Katie Morgan
Managing Director
Former Big 4 recruitment executive with 19 years industry experience. Founded BBO to create a more ethical, relationship-focused recruitment model prioritising quality over quantity in candidate placements.
Huw Morgan
Chairman
30-year international sports industry veteran with leadership roles at Harlequins RFC, Formula 1, and World Rugby. Brings strategic oversight from commercial directorship at multiple sporting governing bodies.
Toby Howe
Account Manager
Specialises in temporary recruitment with focus on building trust through quality placements. Prioritises long-term client relationships over transactional interactions, ensuring candidates match workplace culture.
Teresa Wilcock
Office Manager
10-year education sector professional transitioned to recruitment administration. Manages financial systems and operational logistics while maintaining BBO's positive workplace environment.
Jo Morgan
Compliance Manager
35-year nursing background informs people-focused compliance approach. Ensures REC standards adherence and manages post-Brexit right-to-work verification processes while maintaining candidate care standards.
Questions
What sectors does BBO Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in office support, accounting & finance, marketing, human resources, and executive search sectors across the Thames Valley region.
How quickly can BBO fill temporary positions?
Our temp candidates typically start work within an hour of registration completion, with thorough compliance checks completed beforehand.
Do you offer executive search services?
Yes, we provide executive search services focusing on strategic leadership placements that align with organisational culture and long-term goals.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct in-person interviews, verify credentials, and assess cultural fit through our understanding of both client businesses and candidate motivations.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve the Thames Valley region with a strong local presence in Henley-on-Thames and surrounding areas.
Reviews (5)
Adam Geering
Jan 03, 2019
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Really looked after me throughout my search. Extremely professional, courteous and thorough; they are a shining example of a recruitment set up that works for the candidate and the businesses that put faith in them. Highly recommend!
Conor Corrigan
Dec 20, 2018
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BBO are great! Theyve helped me with a job and they never stopped looking out for me and to find out how I was doing! Very friendly team. Highly recommend!
Natalie Taylor
Aug 02, 2018
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I had a great experience with BBO, they made sure that the job was something I would enjoy and could develop my career in. Lovely team.
Henley People
Jul 07, 2018
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Dreadful unethical and bias 'agent'. Candidates should avoid this small, unprofessional outfit. Lacking in the experience and decency the larger known recruiters can provide, additionally having learned that it is not only good business sense but also ethically correct to look after both parties. --People talk--
Pleasant upon first impressions of course - but absolute loyalty to the employer and to them alone, so please do be warned. If you are simply looking for gainful employment, out there and vulnerable (as an individual, not a company of many), naturally you expect to be treated with as
Pleasant upon first impressions of course - but absolute loyalty to the employer and to them alone, so please do be warned. If you are simply looking for gainful employment, out there and vulnerable (as an individual, not a company of many), naturally you expect to be treated with as
Josh Collis
Jul 03, 2018
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Fantastic Company, very astute to my needs, and found roles that were tailored to preferred field. Started me out in company and role that I love and would have struggled to find without them. Dealt mostly with Mo and Toby who worked brilliantly together, very friendly and couldn't do enough to help.
