Hiring Partnership

Your hiring plans. An ongoing partnership.

Hiring rarely happens at an even pace. You may need several people for a development milestone, a smaller number as you grow, and occasional replacements between those periods.

Hiring Partnership gives you ongoing specialist recruitment support and practical advice to help you plan, attract and secure the people you need. We agree an annual programme around your hiring plans, with a fixed monthly fee covering a defined number of placements and the agreed support.

Every hire adds to our understanding of your business, your people and what makes someone successful in your team. That knowledge carries into the next search, while regular conversations help us prepare for upcoming roles and adapt as your priorities change.

We can support your existing talent acquisition or HR team, or manage the agreed recruitment programme directly with your business leaders. Together, we plan the scope, priorities and delivery capacity around your business.

Frequently asked questions about Hiring Partnership

Who is Hiring Partnership designed for?

It is designed for businesses with a foreseeable programme of recruitment that want specialist expertise and a more predictable cost. It can suit growing teams, businesses hiring in phases, or organisations that need additional capability alongside their existing HR or talent acquisition function.

What is included?

Your agreement sets out the placement allowance, the roles covered and the level of recruitment and advisory support. This can include briefing, search, candidate assessment, interview coordination, offer management, job descriptions and adverts, salary benchmarking, market mapping, talent pools and hiring manager advice. You have a clear point of contact throughout.

Can you work alongside our internal recruitment or HR team?

Yes. We can take responsibility for agreed specialist vacancies, provide additional search capacity or manage a wider recruitment programme. We agree ownership, communication and candidate processes so the partnership fits with the people and systems already in place.

Is this a full-time recruiter working inside our business?

The partnership gives you an agreed recruitment service and access to specialist expertise. It does not automatically include a full-time employee or an on-site recruiter. We agree the working arrangements and level of availability around the support your business needs.

Is the partnership exclusive?

We agree agency exclusivity for the roles included in the programme so we can commit the necessary time and capacity. Your internal recruitment activity and the treatment of direct hires are discussed upfront and documented in the agreement.

How is the monthly fee calculated?

We start with the expected number of hires, their likely salaries and the mix of roles. We then agree a package rate and annual investment, taking account of search complexity, the support required and how many roles need to be worked on at the same time. The agreed cost is spread into monthly payments, with any specific delivery or payment arrangements made clear upfront.

What if we need several hires at once?

We plan for expected peaks and agree how many searches can run concurrently. If your timetable accelerates, we review priorities and capacity together. That may mean bringing forward part of the agreed annual payment or agreeing additional resource, so concentrated hiring receives the attention it needs.

What happens during quieter hiring periods?

The partnership continues across the agreed term. Quieter periods can be used for workforce planning, market insight, talent pools and preparation for future vacancies, within the scope of your agreement. This helps you prepare for the next phase of hiring while maintaining a predictable monthly cost.

What happens if we need more hires than the allowance?

Additional placements are charged at a preferential rate agreed within your partnership. If your plans change substantially, we can review the package rather than treating every new requirement separately.

What happens if we use fewer placements than planned?

Your agreement includes an under-use provision that can create a credit towards a renewed partnership. The calculation, cap and eligibility are agreed at the outset, recognising both the unused placement allowance and the support and capacity provided during the year. It is a renewal credit rather than a cash refund.

What happens if a placement does not work out?

Replacement support is included for eligible placements during the active agreement. We agree the scope and conditions upfront, including protection for people joining towards the end of the term. An eligible replacement does not use another placement from your agreed allowance.

Can we change the level of support?

Yes. We review progress and hiring plans regularly, with a formal opportunity to reassess the programme at agreed points, typically six months and renewal. Changes to the allowance, scope, capacity or monthly fee are agreed together rather than applied automatically.

Can we end the agreement early?

We agree a clear review and exit process before the partnership begins. If you leave early, the account is reconciled against the placements delivered, support provided and payments already made, using the agreed calculation. This keeps the outcome fair, including where a large proportion of the hiring has been completed early in the year.

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