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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:

Recruitment's biggest lobbying voice

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:
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    Related Links

    Related Documents

    1. REC Code of Practice PDF file - 322K
    2. IRP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct PDF file - 129K

    The 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

    Direction to Woking office

    Directions to London Office


    For legal advice please visit the REC Legal Guide online or if you are a Corporate Member you may contact the Legal Helpline on 0845 3700 732.

    Registered in England
    Company registered number: 03895053
    Registered office: 15 Welbeck Street, London W1G 9XT