What makes Flat Fee Recruitment different from a recruitment agency?

The biggest difference is how we charge.

Recruitment agencies earn a percentage of salary when you hire. That means their fee increases the more you pay the candidate.

We charge a fixed price for the service and the cost of advertising, not a percentage of the salary.

But the difference goes beyond cost…

Ownership and control
With traditional agencies, candidates are often “owned” by the agency. If they introduced that person to you at any point, you may be liable for a fee later.

With our model, you remain in control of your applicants. You manage your hiring decisions, and there is no long-term candidate ownership issue.

Transparency
Agency fees can vary and are often negotiated. Flat fee pricing is clear from the outset.

Flexibility
You can choose advertising only, or add screening, interviews, LinkedIn outreach, or proactive search if needed. You only pay for what you use.

Technology
We provide access to a full applicant tracking system, branded communications, compliance checks, and collaborative workflows. Many agencies still operate largely via email and spreadsheets.

Commercial alignment
Because we are not working on commission, our focus is on delivering the right solution for your role, we are not pushing you to make a hire, to secure a fee.

It is all about you!

We belive that the best way to hire is being open with your brand.  You are far more likely to attract better quality candidates if the candidate knows who they are applying to.  Recruitment Agencies will keep the company name a secret until the last minute, we believe in shouting about how good you are from the outset.

We are not trying to replace agencies in every situation. For executive search or highly niche retained projects, agencies may still be appropriate. We believe that the value they provide, must outweigh what you can achieve under your own steam.

For many SME roles, flat fee recruitment offers a more transparent and cost-effective alternative for 90-95% of their job roles.

Flat fee recruitment works particularly well for SMEs, growing businesses, and organisations that want to stay in control of hiring while reducing recruitment costs.