Job Board Direct vs Recruitment Agency

Job Board Direct is a flat fee recruitment advertising service, while a traditional recruitment agency usually charges a percentage fee based on the successful candidate’s salary.

Both options can work, but they suit different types of recruitment needs.

What is the difference?

Job Board Direct helps employers advertise vacancies online, attract candidates and manage applications through an applicant tracking system.

A recruitment agency usually searches for candidates, manages the shortlist and charges a placement fee if a candidate is hired.

Cost comparison

Job Board Direct works on a fixed-fee recruitment advertising model. This means employers know the cost upfront before the campaign starts.

A traditional recruitment agency usually charges a percentage of the successful candidate’s salary. This can make the final recruitment cost much higher, especially for higher-paid roles.

Control and candidate ownership

With Job Board Direct, employers receive applications directly and can manage the recruitment process through the ATS.

With a traditional agency, the agency usually controls the shortlist and candidate relationship until later in the process.

Comparison table

Feature: Pricing
Job Board Direct: Fixed fee
Traditional recruitment agency: Usually percentage of salary

Feature: Candidate access
Job Board Direct: Employer receives applications
Traditional recruitment agency: Agency manages candidates

Feature: Control
Job Board Direct: Employer controls the process
Traditional recruitment agency: Agency controls the shortlist

Feature: Best for
Job Board Direct: Cost-effective direct hiring
Traditional recruitment agency: Specialist or search-led hiring

Feature: ATS
Job Board Direct: Included in packages
Traditional recruitment agency: Depends on agency process

Feature: Job board advertising
Job Board Direct: Included in packages
Traditional recruitment agency: Usually managed by agency

When to use Job Board Direct

Job Board Direct may be the better option when:

You want to reduce recruitment costs
You have a clear vacancy to advertise
You want to receive applications directly
You want ATS access
You want to avoid percentage placement fees
You want to advertise across job boards and social channels
You are happy to manage candidate contact internally

When to use a recruitment agency

A traditional recruitment agency may be more suitable when:

The role is highly specialised
The vacancy is confidential
You need headhunting support
You do not have time to manage applicants
The role requires a search-led approach
You want an agency to handle the full shortlist process

Summary

Job Board Direct is often best for employers who want to reduce recruitment costs, advertise directly to candidates, manage applications through an ATS and keep control of the hiring process.

A traditional recruitment agency may be more suitable for senior, confidential or highly specialised search assignments where direct candidate headhunting is required.

Next steps

View Job Board Direct packages
https://jobboarddirect.co.uk/how-it-works/

Post a job

https://jobboarddirect.co.uk/post-a-job/

Contact Job Board Direct
https://jobboarddirect.co.uk/contact-us/

Compare UK flat fee recruitment advertising companies and see where Job Board Direct fits.