Hi
,
If you're passionate about connecting people with meaningful employment and helping businesses find top talent, launching a recruitment agency could be the perfect next step for you.
Whether you envision working as a solo freelancer or growing a fully staffed agency, the ongoing skills
shortage across many industries means your services will be in high demand.
This guide addresses the most frequently asked questions from aspiring agency owners and provides a clear path to getting started.
What Is a Recruitment Agency?
A recruitment agency partners with organisations to help them source and hire the best candidates for their open roles.
As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll also support job seekers by matching them with suitable opportunities based on their skills, experience, and career goals.
Do I Need a Licence to Start a Recruitment Agency?
In most cases, you do not need a licence to start a general recruitment business in the UK.
However, there are exceptions:
If you plan to supply workers in agriculture, horticulture,
or food processing/packaging, you'll need a licence from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).
If your agency provides staff for the healthcare sector, a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration may be required.
Be sure to check any sector-specific legal
requirements before you begin.
Should I Specialise in a Niche?
Yes—specialising in a niche market can significantly improve your chances of success. As the saying goes, 'The riches are in the niches.'
With nearly
28,000 recruitment businesses in the UK, finding a clear area of expertise will help you stand out.
If you have industry experience or contacts in a specific sector, leverage them to your advantage.
Focusing on a specific niche may feel limiting at first, but it positions you as an
expert and trusted partner for both employers and candidates.
Over time, this can lead to strong brand recognition and long-term client relationships.
What Do You Need to Start a Recruitment Agency?
You don't need a fancy
office or a big team to get started. At a minimum, you'll need:
A laptop and an internet connection
A mobile phone
A professional website
A solid CRM
or applicant tracking system (ATS)
One-to-one, hands-on training or mentoring (strongly recommended)
And that's where we come in...
Ready to Start?
Whether you're building a solo consultancy or laying the foundation for a scalable agency, we're here to help you navigate every step—training, tools, and support included.
An Invitation (for you and a guest)
to attend a FREE Recruitment Startup Workshop
We are currently running FREE Recruitment Startup Workshops that are designed to give
you
an insight into the key skills and knowledge needed to set up and run your very own home-based recruitment agency.
No
previous recruitment or business is required as anyone looking to start up will have direct 1-2-1 training with our companies CEO who has over 40 years recruitment industry experience.
Here are some of the key points that will be covered at the Workshop
presentation:
- Introduction to a new and unique business designed for complete newbies to make money…
- Why now’s the perfect time for you to start your very own home-based recruitment agency…
- Why it is nearly impossible for your home-based recruitment agency to
fail…
- How you can earn a substantial income working just two to three evenings per week…
- How to find immediate vacancies and
candidates for you to generate an immediate income…
- Revealed for the first time exactly how recruitment agencies make their vast fortunes…
And much,
much more….
If you would like to attend one of our Free Workshop, then all you will simply have to do is to contact our recruitment centre today to book your place on 0800 622 6877.
Places at these workshops go quickly, and, depending on numbers, this may be your only chance to benefit from our FREE Recruitment start Up Workshop.
So, make sure you book today, right now, while you're still reading this newsletter.
I look forward to hearing from
you.
Joe Davis FREC
CEO & Founder
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P.S.,
please feel free to download a FREE copy of my latest book 'Recruitment Agency Revolution." This book is your first step to discovering exactly how recruitment agencies make their vast fortunes and, more importantly, how you can have your share of this very lucrative
industry. The book also includes information about starting a recruitment agency that you won't find anywhere else, on or off the Internet. Plus, there is a chapter with testimonials from over 120 of some of my amazing clients and customers who have all benefited from this remarkable business opportunity. This 162-page book covers in great detail the complete recruitment
process, from finding jobs to sourcing suitable candidates. Outlined below are just a few of the topics that will be covered in my book: · Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Home-Based Recruitment Agency · How My Experience and Expertise Will Help You To Succeed · Supplying
Staff To Buckingham Palace · Choosing An Industry To Start Your Recruitment Agency · Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Start A Recruitment Agency · The Benefits Of Starting A Home Based Recruitment Agency · How To Make Money With Your Recruitment Agency – Finding Vacancies · How To Make Money With Your
Recruitment Agency – Finding Suitable Candidates · How To Make Money With Your Recruitment Agency – Contacting The Client And, much, much more…. Visit: www.recruitmentstartup.co.uk If, you prefer, you can also order a hard copy of my book from Amazon HERE |
