The voice of recruitment

We speak up for recruiters and provide the legal advice, business support and training that the industry needs to drive up standards.

Together, we shine a light on the impact of brilliant recruitment and celebrate the individuals involved in making this industry a contributor of £41.3 billion to the UK economy.

We can help you develop the skills you need to thrive in the recruitment industry – whether you've just started your journey, or are looking to progress and achieve your career ambitions.

Every year we host over 300 events for REC members and stakeholders, from our flagship annual conference and award ceremony, to legal seminars, business surgeries and member forums, all designed to give you the inside track.

This dedicated platform is packed with hundreds of recruitment-specific videos, offering flexible, accessible, and engaging learning opportunities to help you thrive in your role.

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

How we can help your business

REC Corporate membership offers access to our team of recruitment law specialists, as well as a comprehensive library of template contracts, FAQs, policies and legal guides that cover all aspects of employment law.

REC members are recognised for their professionalism and the value they provide to clients and candidates – a standard we maintain through a dedication to compliance, ethics and professionalism.

We take our responsibility as the recruitment industry's single destination for advice, guidance and support seriously. We go further to provide the tools your business needs to succeed, including access to a range of discounted services via REC business partners, plus auditing services, mentoring, and consultancy.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusion

The REC recognises that the recruitment industry sits at the heart of workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We are proud to work together with our staff and members towards an inclusive job market where everyone is safe and empowered to be truly themselves. Learn more about our mission to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.

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Sign up to our upcoming events

Our annual recruitment awards are the UK's most prestigious event in a recruiter's calendar and are not to be missed. Open exclusively to REC members, you will be presented awards from 19 categories for your individual, in-house and company triumphs alike at a grand ceremony on 20th November.

What a day! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at RECLive25 – speakers, sponsors, partners and over 300 recruitment leaders from across the industry.

We’re currently gathering all the highlights, key takeaways, and on-demand content to help you revisit the insights and moments that made the day so impactful.

Session highlights, photos, and post-event resources will be available here soon.
Stay tuned –search #RECLive25 on all our social platforms to get a glimpse of the days proceedings.