About the Role
We’re making great work happen We understand the power and influence that recruitment has on the lives of individuals, businesses, and the economy. We understand the power and influence that recruitment has on the lives of individuals, businesses, and the economy. We work with over 3000 recruitment businesses and 10,500 individual recruiters to set the standard for recruitment. Every year, our members help over 1 million people find a new permanent job, and on any given day there are 1.2 million people who are working via a recruitment business on a contract or temporary assignment. If you want to find a recruitment business that understands their obligations to you as a jobseeker, you should look for an REC member. Every one of our members must adhere to our standards and take a compliance test to join and stay in membership. Choosing a recruitment agency REC's advice to job seekers on fraudulent adverts for job roles The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is the professional body which represents recruitment businesses in the UK. We are based in London in the UK. Any job that we offer at the REC will appear on our own website or with a recruitment business that is one of our members. You can check recruitment businesses are members of the REC via our REC member directory. We will never apply any direct or indirect charges in relation to any job application. Recruitment businesses in the UK are not permitted to make any charge to applicants either directly or indirectly to find work and they are not permitted to seek any fees from candidates for jobs at the REC. We are aware that there are fraudulent adverts for job roles being placed in some countries for candidates looking for work in the UK for roles with or associated with the REC. These jobs are often for domestic work – with candidates being asked to pay different fees to apply for the job or for checks and references to be carried out. These roles have no connection with the REC. If you see any such roles, please do not respond and do not make any payment. If you have any questions about vacancies at the REC please contact us at info@rec.uk.com Advice for jobseekers working via umbrella companies HMRC have a guide for workers on working with umbrella companies: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-through-an-umbrella-company You can also report compliance or potential fraud issues to HMRC anonymously using their online form: https://www.gov.uk/report-tax-fraud Tools for jobseekers Find a recruiter Search for an REC recruiter by sector, location or placement type, using our Member Directory. Discover more Become a recruiter Launch your recruiter career and be a part of a fast-paced, exciting industry. We provide advice, training and qualifications to get you started. Discover more Report a complaint Making a complaint to any organisation is difficult – and while we encourage you to raise the issue with the REC member first, we're always here should the issue need to go further. Discover more Advice for jobseekers It’s important to know your rights as an agency worker. We worked with the TUC to put together this easy to read guide. Discover more Restart scheme partnership between REC and Maximus The REC is proud to announce the Restart partnership, a collaboration between the REC and Maximus . At the 2020 Spending Review, the Chancellor allocated £2.9 billion for the new Restart scheme , which will give Universal Credit claimants who have been out of work due to the pandemic enhanced support to find jobs. Find out more Sign up to our upcoming events REC Awards Our annual recruitment awards is one of the UK's most prestigious events in a recruiter's calendar. Open to REC members exclusively, you will be presented awards from 18 categories for your individual, in-house and company triumphs alike, and it is an occasion not to be missed. Enter now The REC Academies Our Academy courses are designed to support professional development at every stage in your recruitment career, whether you've just started your journey, or are looking to progress and achieve your career ambitions. Sign up now Be an REC member, be amongst the best REC members have many benefits including: Legal helpline support Recruitment research reports Discounted industry training, and much more… Join the REC Keep up to date with the latest View all News Managing cashflow, costs and confidence in today's economy News from our business partners 24th Apr 2026 News REC response to ONS labour market figures, April 2026 Press releases 21st Apr 2026 News Why Bigger Doesn't Mean Safer Under JSL News from our business partners 20th Apr 2026 News REC Chief Executive to step down this autumn after over eight years in post Press releases 16th Apr 2026