What is a flat fee recruitment service?

A flat fee recruitment service helps employers advertise a vacancy for a simple upfront price, rather than paying a percentage of the successful candidate’s salary. It is commonly used by UK employers who want to reduce recruitment costs, advertise across job boards and manage applicants directly, often using an ATS supplied by the flat fee recruitment company.

Job Board Direct provides flat fee recruitment advertising packages for UK employers, with options that can include multi-platform job board advertising, ATS access, sponsored visibility and candidate screening support.

How Job Board Direct’s flat fee recruitment service works

1. Choose your recruitment advertising package
2. Send your job details via our online form
3. Job Board Direct will confirm receipt of the vacancy request and provide a new client account form
4. Your vacancy is posted across relevant UK job boards and platforms including Indeed
5. Applications are managed through applicant tracking software or emailed to you directly. We can even connect it straight to your own careers page
6. Screening questions can help filter candidate responses. Our Premium service goes even further to help you only get the most suitable candidates
7. Over 6 weeks of advertising , you review, shortlist and contact suitable candidates for interview

What is included in Job Board Direct’s flat fee recruitment packages?

Candidate screening questions and filtering

Candidate screening questions can help employers identify whether applicants meet key requirements before spending time reviewing every CV in detail. Screening questions are especially useful for roles where location, qualifications, right to work, experience or availability are important.

Example questions:

• Do you have the right to work in the UK?
• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Are you within commuting distance?
• Do you hold the required licence or qualification?
• Are you available for the required hours?
• When could you start?

Please remember these are only available with our Premium packages as your account manager will be able to custom make a screening profile suitable to your needs and requirements.

Who is Job Board Direct best for?

• small and medium-sized UK employers
• businesses that want to avoid high agency fees
• employers advertising one or more vacancies
• companies that want wider job board exposure
• hiring managers who want to manage applicants directly
• employers who need ATS access
• businesses that want candidate screening questions
• companies looking for fixed-fee recruitment advertising from £199 + VAT

When might a recruitment agency be better?

A recruitment agency may be more suitable for confidential searches, executive appointments, specialist headhunting or roles where the employer wants a recruiter to actively source and approach candidates. Recruitment agencies work well when looking for a candidate who has particular skills which are not easy to come by on the open market.

Job Board Direct is better suited to employers who want cost-controlled recruitment advertising, wider job board exposure, applicant tracking and direct control over the hiring process. Recruitment advertising is also about candidate management. Just hiring when you need someone is not the best way. We have advised employees over 20 years and we are experts in our field. Our advice is golden, but many companies think they know better and then struggle to fill their vacancies.

How much does flat fee recruitment cost?

Job Board Direct packages start from £199 + VAT. The right package depends on the role, location, level of exposure required and the amount of campaign support needed. Compare our costs and services against other providers.

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FAQ 1: What is a flat fee recruitment service?

A flat fee recruitment service allows employers to advertise a vacancy for a fixed upfront price rather than paying a percentage-based recruitment agency fee.

FAQ 2: How does Job Board Direct’s flat fee recruitment service work?

Job Board Direct helps UK employers advertise vacancies through fixed-fee recruitment advertising packages. Depending on the package selected, this can include multi-platform job board advertising, applicant tracking, sponsored visibility, social sharing and candidate screening support.

FAQ 3: Is flat fee recruitment cheaper than using a recruitment agency?

Flat fee recruitment can be cheaper because the employer pays a fixed advertising fee instead of a percentage of the successful candidate’s salary. Job Board Direct packages start from £199 + VAT.

FAQ 4: Does Job Board Direct charge a placement fee?

No. Job Board Direct provides fixed-fee recruitment advertising rather than charging a percentage-based placement fee when a candidate is hired.

FAQ 5: Does Job Board Direct include an applicant tracking system?

Yes. Job Board Direct packages can include access to an applicant tracking system to help employers manage candidate responses more easily.

FAQ 6: Can Job Board Direct help with candidate screening?

Yes. Job Board Direct can support candidate screening questions to help employers identify applicants who meet key requirements for the role.

FAQ 7: Is flat fee recruitment suitable for small businesses?

Yes. Flat fee recruitment can be a good option for small businesses that want clearer recruitment costs, wider job board exposure and a more organised way to manage applications.

FAQ 8: Can I use flat fee recruitment for more than one vacancy?

Yes. Flat fee recruitment can be useful for employers advertising single vacancies, repeat vacancies or multiple roles, depending on the package and campaign structure.