About

Parker Shaw has been in the IT recruitment industry since 1988.

We know people who know IT


Since 1988, Parker Shaw has demonstrated a powerful track record of finding and placing talent within the IT industry. We have also expanded our expertise into the surrounding fields of banking, transformation, digital marketing, project delivery, and technical sales.

1988

P.S was founded by Tony Parker and Christopher Shaw using their surname initials to give the business its name. Started from a dining room table in Tony’s house.

1989

Appointed preferred supplier to Hewlett Packard (previously Digital Equipment, then Compaq).

1992

Commenced supply to Crown Agents.

1994

Became preferred supplier to ICL, now Fujitsu, at their Bracknell HQ and across the UK.

2006

Opened new Recruitment & Resourcing Centre in Southampton.

2008

Appointed as preferred supplier to Manpower UK (now Experis) to support several of their large enterprise customers.

2011

Attained Investor in People certification.

2012

Commenced delivery of fully outsourced 3rd Line Support facility for NHS Trusts.

2015

Appointed supplier to UK Govt (Crown Commercial Services).

2015

Appointed as preferred supplier to American Express in London & Brighton.

2016

Appointed preferred supplier to MPhasis UK Ltd (global technology firm providing integrated cloud and cognitive technology).

2017

Awarded supplier status with Capita.

2017

Appointed preferred supplier to Veritas Inc (global data protection, business continuity, storage & information governance provider).

2017

PS becomes Parker Shaw.

2018

Appointed preferred supplier to Microfocus in UK & Europe.

2019

Appointed new MD at Parker Shaw, Paul Booth.

2020

Named as second tier supplier for DXC Technology.

2020

Preferred supplier status renewed with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the only UK agency to have maintained a constant & consistent suppliership for over 30 years.

2020

Confirmed as supplier of Contract and/or Permanent IT staff to several Local Councils including Hampshire County Council, Kent County Council.

2021

Throughout the pandemic and lock downs we remained strong supporting our clients and staff.

2021

Joined “TEAM” The Employment Agency Movement, which is a unique network of some of the best independent recruitment and employment businesses in the UK.

2021

Refreshed our website keeping it easy to use and up to date.

2022

Implemented AI recruitment automation software using the SourceBreaker platform.

2022

Awarded supplier status on the new Public Sector Resourcing Framework run by Crown Commercial Services for provision of IT/Digital/Technical contract staff.

2024

Achieved Cyber Essentials PLUS certification.

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