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Change & Transformation Specialist for the Recruitment & Staffing Industry & SME businesses
I help recruitment agencies, inhouse talent teams & SME businesses from a variety of sectors, save money & improve candidate experience by achieving operational efficiency and scale through tech optimisation, process transformation, and strategic growth initiatives.
Recruitment Transformation Starts Here
Helping Recruitment Agencies & TA Teams Evolve, Streamline, and Scale
Are outdated processes, rising costs, or clunky systems holding your recruitment function back?
At Argylestone Consulting, I specialise in helping recruitment agencies and inhouse Talent Acquisition teams transform how they work, solving operational challenges, cutting inefficiencies, and setting your business up for sustainable growth.
With over 20 years of industry experience, including as COO of the UK arm of a global staffing firm, I’ve supported recruitment businesses to:
- Streamline operations and eliminate waste
- Cut costs by reducing job board dependency
- Implement effective ATS/CRM systems that deliver ROI
- Launch shared service centres to reduce time-to-hire
- Transition into scalable MSP and RPO delivery models
- Improve visibility through data-led planning and reporting
No two businesses are the same. That’s why my consultancy is tailored whether you need hands-on delivery, strategic advice, or leadership support through change. I bring clarity, structure, and results.
If you're a TA leader, recruitment business owner, or board director facing growing pains or preparing for change, let’s talk.
Not a recruitment business? My expertise is not limited to a single sector, I have experience on providing business optimisation services to professional services organisations as well as horticulture & landscaping businesses.
Book your free 30-minute consultation and let’s explore how I can help you evolve and thrive.
Why client's choose me
Specialist Insight. Genuine Partnership. Real Results.
When you're leading change, you need more than just a business mentor, you need someone who truly understands the recruitment world.
With deep experience across staffing, inhouse talent functions, and solutions like MSP and Master Vendor models, I bring commercial insight, operational expertise, and a clear understanding of your clients' pain points. That’s where the real value lies.
I work best with clients who are ready to make meaningful change, and I’m selective, because I want to give every project the focus, care, and attention it deserves.
Whether you need a strategic partner for the long term or expert input on a critical project, I’ll work with you to create a practical, results-focused plan and support you every step of the way.
Let's talk!
I would love to offer you a 30 minute complimentary call if you are going through a period of change, or are facing challenges in your recruitment business for which you could use a sounding board.
About ME - Joanna Oakley - Owner/Director
Background & Accreditations & certifications
Proven Expertise. Practical Insight. Real Results.
With over 20 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, including serving as COO for the UK arm of a global staffing firm, I’ve led large-scale transformation programmes, built high-performing teams, and delivered operational excellence across both internal functions and client delivery.
I bring a rare blend of strategic leadership and hands-on know-how. Whether it’s restructuring teams, embedding new tech, or launching MSP and RPO programmes, I’ve been at the sharp end of change and I know what it takes to make it successful.
My career has spanned:
- Organisational redesign and office relocations
- System and technology implementations
- Project and programme management
- Volume workforce solutions (MSP/RPO)
- Compliance, audits, and risk reduction
- Contract and supplier management
- End-to-end process review and optimisation
- Change leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Client consulting and advisory support
I hold a range of industry-recognised accreditations, including:
- CCWP (Certified Contingent Workforce Professional)
- Chartered Member of the CIPD
- Diploma in Information Technology Management
- Certificates in Diversity & Inclusion and Emotional Intelligence
- Lean Organisational Management
- IOSH (Health & Safety, British Safety Council)
I now use my experience to help recruitment agencies and in-house talent acquisition teams navigate growth, solve complex operational challenges, and build scalable, efficient businesses, without the jargon, without the fluff, and always with practical, actionable outcomes.
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