About REC
The REC is the representative body for the UK’s £27 billion private recruitment and staffing industry with a membership of more than 8,000 corporate members comprising agencies and businesses from all sectors and 6,000 members of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP) made up of recruitment consultants and other industry professionals. All members must abide by an REC Code of Professional Practice.
Recruitment impacts on every sector of the UK economy.
REC's Mission is to be recognised as the informed choice of the recruitment community, influencing government and business today for the benefit of Members and the employment market of tomorrow.
REC is proud to be:
The source of recruitment knowledge
Raising recruitment standards
Helping individuals develop successful careers in recruitment
Exceeding members' expectations through business support
REC is proud to be a member of these organisations and hold the following quality awards:




Related Documents
- REC Code of Practice PDF file - 322K
- IRP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct PDF file - 129K
Related Links
REC has two sites
15 Welbeck Street,
London,
W1G 9XT
Woking Office
Albion House,
Chertsey Road
Woking,
Surrey,
GU21 6BT
Tel: 020 7009 2100
Fax: 020 7935 4112
Email: info@rec.uk.com
For Legal Advice (Legal Helpline for REC Members only)
Tel: 0845 3700 732
Email: legal@rec.uk.com

