REC Corporate membership offers access to our team of recruitment law specialists, as well as a comprehensive library of template contracts, policies and legal guides that cover all aspects of employment law.
We receive more than 12,000 calls to our legal helpline each year - join as a Corporate member and help is only a phone call or email away. In the last 12 months we've helped our members navigate the Coronavirus Bill, the Job Retention Scheme, SSP, Furlough payment, right to work checks, IR35 and much more.
Template documents
Factsheets and guides
Legal FAQs
Holiday pay calculator
Legal helpline
Monthly legal bulletin
Our campaigns team build relationships across government, positioning REC members as a business voice that holds vital intelligence to inform policy changes.
We provide opportunities for members to come together to form an industry consensus, and we campaign with the aim of nurturing and empowering the recruitment industry.
We are the only recruitment industry body that has real influence across government.
Recovery from the pandemic, including unemployment support
Good recruitment, diversity and inclusion
Trade and immigration post Brexit
Regulatory change: ensuring a level playing field for business to thrive
Members of the REC network are recognised for their professionalism and the value they provide to both clients and candidates – a standard we maintain through a dedication to compliance, ethics and professional standards.
We provide comprehensive support to ensure our members are compliant, including a dedicated legal helpline, a team of compliance executives, compliance workshops and a range of guides.
We also offer the REC Audited scheme, which goes much further than just compliance, requiring agencies to follow best practice in areas such as customer service, staff development, diversity and client and candidate management.
All REC Corporate members must pass a compliance test to join, and must repeat every two years to stay in membership
REC members must comply with our Code of Professional Practice
REC members can also choose to go through
REC Audited Scheme for added security
The REC investigates complaints against members
Our diverse range of business services mean we can support your business throughout its life cycle.
We take our responsibility as the industry's single destination for advice, guidance and support seriously – which is why we go further to provide the tools your business needs to succeed, including auditing services, mentoring, consultancy and even access to a range of business partners.
Accredited business partners
REC Audited/REC Audited Education
Business consultancy and mentoring
Specialist sector support
Essential business tools
Being a member of the REC means being amongst the best.
Representing a network of more than 3,300 recruitment businesses and 10,500 individual recruiters gives us a unique insight that can help you grow.
Membership criteria
You have been trading within the UK for at least a year, and are registered with Companies House OR
Your business is owned or operated by one or more individuals with at least a year's experience in the recruitment industry, or you have completed the REC Start-up course
You are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (for GDPR purposes)
You agree to adhere to the REC Code of Professional Practice
Now more than ever, the REC is a reliable source of information, analysis and insight about the world of work. We are passionate about the growth and development of your recruitment business.
No matter what your aspirations are, we'll be there every step of the way.
Any UK recruitment agency can apply to join REC – as long as they meet the membership criteria.
Your membership fee will be based on your company turnover. There is a one-off joining fee, and then an annual membership subscription. You can pay this by quarterly direct debit or upfront by invoice, as suits your business model.
REC Corporate Membership Terms & Conditions: our information pack provides the details of what you need to do to join and stay in REC membership. Download
Neil and the team at the REC have elevated the way that the industry is seen by government with their skilful lobbying and engagement. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the REC has pulled together the leading recruiters in an organised way not seen before and created a body that the Government will actually listen to .
Tim Cook Group CEO, nGAGE Specialist Recruitment
One of the things that I liked about the application process for the REC was the fact that you guys actually test members and that is not always the case with some membership organisations.
Graham Smith Head of Marketing, Curo Services
The REC leads the way in industry standards and best practice. This allows us to demonstrate quality assurances to our clients.
Claire Wolstenholme and Robbie Harrison MD and Operations Director, Bennett Staff
I have found that the information I get from REC, especially the jobs report, which I fill out every month, is really useful, because when I’m sat there in front of the clients, I can talk to them about real-time information. I now have access to the regional one which is great.
Kelly Dunn Managing Director, KD Recruitment Limited
I chose to use the REC as it is an organisation that is universally recognised. Their knowledge is second to none when it comes to employment law. Knowing you have the legal support as well as access to a library of template documents is also very useful. The process from start to finish of becoming a member was very straight forward and I was supported every step of the way with any questions I had. I am proud to show the REC logo on my website.
Kelly Knopp Director, Southern Education Recruitment
Our main focus when starting our business was to ensure that we get things right the first time and to hopefully minimise the risks and avoidable mistakes further down the line. Having the REC behind us gives us the reassurance and tools to ensure we are in the best possible position to achieve this.
Robert Kean Managing Director, NR Recruitment Ltd
Setting up your own recruitment business?
Our three-day Start-up course provides everything you need to know to get your business off the ground, including your legal obligations as a UK recruitment business.
