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 £39 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.

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 is the UK's most prestigious event in a recruiter's calendar and is 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 24 November.

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.