Working in High Wycombe
Key Facts
Population
120,000
Employed
78.5%
Avg. House Price
£392,000
Location
High Wycombe is an up-and-coming transport and business hub, nestled in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire. With rising demand for jobs, increasing local salaries, and excellent grammar schools, High Wycombe is a highly popular place to live and advance your career.
Organisations with a major base in High Wycombe include Johnson & Johnson, Biffa, and the headquarters of Dreams, alongside a host of retail and dining chains within the thriving Eden Shopping Centre.
With immediate access to the M40, direct rail links, and close proximity to Heathrow Airport, High Wycombe stands out as one of the most practical and well-connected commercial towns in the Thames Valley.
Travel Times
High Wycombe provides quick access to the M40 motorway at Junction 4, offering seamless travel to London, Oxford, and the Midlands. High Wycombe Station is a major railway hub on the Chiltern Main Line, offering direct trains to London Marylebone in under 30 minutes, as well as regular routes to Birmingham.
The town also benefits from an extensive network of local bus routes connecting commuters to nearby hubs like Beaconsfield, Marlow, Maidenhead, and Aylesbury.
More than just a workplace
Schools in High Wycombe are highly acclaimed, particularly for their prestigious selective grammar system. Outstanding secondary and excellent primary options provide fantastic education choices across the area.
The Royal Grammar School – Boys 11-18 yrs. Ofsted Rated Good.
Wycombe High School – Girls 11-18 yrs. Ofsted Rated Outstanding.
John Hampden Grammar School – Boys 11-18 yrs. Ofsted Rated Outstanding.
Ash Hill Primary School – Co-Ed 3-11 yrs.
High Wycombe houses several prominent commercial districts and business parks catering to industries ranging from global tech to logistics
Crossex Business Park, for example, is High Wycombe’s premier employment area, located right off Junction 4 of the M40. It accommodates an impressive workforce across diverse sectors.
Cressex Business Park – Hovis, Gravity Media, Monodraught.
Kingsmead Business Park – Regus, HSC, Telegenic.
Arlington Business Park – Multipond, CIS Tools, Morrells Woodfinishes.
If you have…
5 mins
The Front Room – grab a freshly ground artisan coffee and a warm pastry on the go at this highly rated local gem on Castle Street.
1 Hour
B’Hive – charming three storey secular building dating back to 1399.
Business Lunch
The Olive Tree – authentic Turkish cuisine, offering good value and generous portions.
The post-work social scene is vibrant, anchored heavily around the town centre and local historic gems.
The Flint Cottage, directly opposite the railway station, is a popular sports pub, while independent bars like Heidrun are known for their excellent craft beer rotation. The Squirrel has an outdoor terrace with views overlooking the rolling Chiltern Hills.
For a more energetic team social night out, The Venue hosts live music acts, with pub-style dining by day and late-night entertainment by night.
High Wycombe is home to a fantastic collection of fitness complexes, including the flagship Wycombe Leisure Centre at Handy Cross and the beautiful open-air Wycombe Rye Lido & Gym. Available facilities include an Olympic-sized 50m swimming pool, fully air conditioned fitness suites, dedicated squash and badminton courts, and indoor rock climbing walls.
Local attractions include TeamSport Go Karting, Hollywood Bowl, and the premier Eden Shopping Centre for a range of shopping, premium softplay setups, cinema screens, and diverse family activities.
Jobs in High Wycombe
CONTRACT
HR Advisor
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Benefits
Our client, a successful organisation based in High Wycombe, is looking for an experienced HR Advisor – initially on a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave but there is the potential this role could go permanent for the right person. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will partner with managers across the […]
PERMANENT
Warehouse Operative
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
£26400 - £30000 per annum + Excellent benefits
Our client, an award-winning manufacturer renowned for quality, innovation and exceptional customer service, is growing and looking for a motivated Warehouse Operator to join their busy and friendly team. As a Warehouse Operator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods throughout the warehouse and manufacturing facility. The successful […]
PERMANENT
Operations Manager
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
£38000 - £40000 per annum + Benefits
A growing and well-established business in High Wycombe is looking to recruit an experienced Business Support Manager to play a key role in the day-to-day running of the company. This is a varied, hands-on position where you’ll work closely with the Directors, Service Manager and Project Teams, overseeing business support operations, managing a small team […]
PERMANENT
HR and Business Support Administrator
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
£30000 - £35000 per annum + Excellent benefits
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join our client, a successful and growing organisation based in High Wycombe. This is a varied and busy role supporting the smooth running of the People function and wider business operations. You’ll be involved in everything from onboarding new employees and maintaining records to […]