
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
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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.
Read the Insight →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.
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How We Partner
Choose the right hiring solution
Executive Search
Retained search for business-critical Software, Data and AI appointments.
Head of AI appointed in under 8 weeks.
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02Permanent Search
Permanent hiring for Software, Data and AI professionals who deliver long-term impact.
Interview-ready shortlist delivered within 7 days.
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03Contract Solutions
Contract specialists for transformation programmes and critical delivery.
DevOps Engineer placed in 2 weeks.
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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.
- 01
Discovery
We define the role, success profile and business objectives.
- 02
Search & Market Mapping
Proactive search, market mapping and direct engagement with exceptional talent.
- 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.
- 04
Interview & Offer
Interview management, feedback, offer negotiation and acceptance.
- 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

Meet the founder
Ben Parker
Founder & Managing Director
Founder | Parker B Associates · Host | Data Analytics Chat (20,000+ downloads)
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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Technology leaders interviewed
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Data Analytics Chat
Conversations with the leaders shaping Data and AI today
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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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Interview-ready shortlist in 7 days. We'll respond within one business day.
Trusted by organisations including Munich Re, Starr Insurance and WTW.