Software, data and AI engineering team collaborating in a modern office

Building Software, Data and AI capability through exceptional talent

We help organisations hire people who have already delivered the transformation they're building.

Proven Results

7 Days

Interview-ready shortlist

4–6 Weeks

Typical time to hire

<8 Weeks

Head of AI search delivered

2 Weeks

DevOps Engineer delivered

Trusted by

Munich Re logo
Starr Insurance logo
WTW logo
Systra Ltd logo
Petlab logo
Photobox logo
Zest logo

Latest Insight

Most AI Hiring Delays Have Nothing To Do With Talent

Most AI hiring delays aren't caused by talent shortages. They're caused by organisational friction before the search even begins.

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Building Technology Capability

Helping organisations hire the people who have already delivered the transformation they're building.

Deliver AI

Move AI from proof of concept to production.

AI engineers, machine learning engineers and data scientists with proven production experience.

Modernise Data Platforms

Build the foundations for analytics and AI.

Engineers and architects who modernise cloud data platforms.

Scale Engineering Teams

Accelerate software delivery.

Software engineers who build scalable products and platforms.

Appoint Technology Leaders

Lead transformation with confidence.

Technology leaders with a proven track record of delivering change.

Our purpose

Creating impact beyond hiring

Every successful placement helps fund therapy for children and young people. The more teams we help build, the more support we can fund.

Building exceptional teams. Creating lasting impact.

More about us
Ben Parker and the Parker B Associates team volunteering with a children's education charity

How We Find Exceptional Talent

A hiring process built around evidence, not keywords

We get ahead of the market before a role goes live, so shortlists arrive in days rather than months.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We define the role, success profile and business objectives.

  2. 02

    Search & Market Mapping

    Proactive search, market mapping and direct engagement with exceptional talent.

  3. 03

    Candidate Assessment

    Every candidate is assessed for technical capability, communication, motivation and role fit. Depending on the engagement, this may include our Technical Due Diligence framework.

  4. 04

    Interview & Offer

    Interview management, feedback, offer negotiation and acceptance.

  5. 05

    Onboarding

    Support through resignation, onboarding and the early stages of employment.

Interview-ready shortlists within 7 days. Typical hire in 4–6 weeks.

Available as part of selected searches

Technical Due Diligence

For selected business-critical searches, we go beyond the CV by assessing candidates across four areas proven to predict hiring success.

Technical Capability

Can they solve the technical challenges your organisation faces?

Ownership

Can they demonstrate personal accountability for delivery?

Communication

Can they communicate effectively with engineers, leaders and stakeholders?

Leadership

Can they influence others, build capability and drive successful outcomes?

Trusted to deliver

In their words

Munich Re — Head of AI Search Completed in Under 8 Weeks

Within a very short space of time, he had found us three excellent candidates who fitted the job profile perfectly. One of the three candidates has now been the head of the team for over a year.
Frank S. · Group Actuarial Function & Head of Internal Model

CertX — CEO Appointment

It was impressive how quickly, professionally and in a completely unbureaucratic way he pulled several candidates out of the hat. As a result, one of them has now taken on this role.
Wolfgang B. · CEO

Starr Insurance — Production AI Team Build

Ben combines expertise, responsiveness, and care in a way that's hard to find in recruitment. Whether it was a quick question or a late-night call, Ben was ready with practical advice and direction.
Johann S. · AI/ML Engineer

Munich Re — Global Data Transformation Programme

What sets Ben apart is his commitment to creating genuine value for both sides — employers and employees. He is earnestly in search of a good match that is sustainable in the long term.
Emanuel W. · Data Strategy Manager

Systra — Niche Software Engineering Hire

Ben was instrumental in finding me my current role, in a somewhat niche area, through his technical understanding and thoroughly professional support throughout the recruitment process. I have no hesitation in recommending him to candidates and recruiters alike.
Ian W. · Senior Software Developer
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Ben Parker, Founder & Managing Director of Parker B Associates

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Ben Parker

Founder & Managing Director

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The right people can change the direction of a business. That's the belief that led me to found Parker B Associates and continues to shape everything we do.

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Latest insight

Most AI Hiring Delays Have Nothing To Do With Talent

Most organisations don't struggle because exceptional AI talent doesn't exist. They struggle because hiring decisions slow down long before the right candidate appears.

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Trusted by organisations including Munich Re, Starr Insurance and WTW.