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Fees & Guarantees

Clear pricing for Recruitment Support and Executive Search, with a replacement guarantee if probation is not completed.

Transparent and Flexible Pricing

Traditional recruitment agencies will usually charge a percentage-based fee regardless of the amount of support required. We take a more flexible and transparent approach.

Recruitment Support is available through straightforward vacancy-based fees, while Executive Search uses a percentage of salary with a choice of payment structures. Hourly consultancy, monthly subscriptions and independently priced projects are also available.

The prices below are our standard fees. However, we can tailor the service and pricing around your requirements, providing as much or as little recruitment support as your business needs.

Recruitment Support

A cost-effective alternative to a traditional agency fee. Choose the split option if you want more of the cost tied to a hire, or the one-off fee if you want the lower total.

Standard

Split Fee

One-off fee

£499

Upfront
£499
£799

£499

Success fee
£499
only if you hire
£0

£499

Total
£998
£799

£499 credit

If you decide to move the same vacancy onto our Executive Search service, your full initial £499 payment will be credited towards the search fee.
Includes a £100 advertising budget to launch the vacancy. Any additional advertising expenditure will be agreed with you in advance.

Executive Seach

Flexible payment options for individual placements. Choose the structure that suits cash flow. Every option includes the same search work and the same guarantee.

Standard

Option
Payment structure
Notes

£499

Standard
15% of annual salary
100% payable on the start date
Lowest fee. Paid in full when they start.

£499

Split (3 months)
17.5% fee
50% on start, 50% after 3-month probation
Second half only after they pass a 3-month probation.

£499

Monthly (3 months)
17.5% fee
Three equal monthly payments
Same 17.5% as the 3-month split, in three instalments.

£499

Split (3 months)
20% fee
50% on start, 50% after 6-month probation
Second half only after they pass a 6-month probation.

£499

Monthly (3 months)
20% fee
Six equal monthly payments
Same 20% as the 6-month split, in six instalments.

Recruitment Consultancy – £50 per hour

Flexible, day-to-day recruitment support, invoiced monthly. Ideal when a percentage fee or vacancy-based package isn’t the right fit.
Standard
15% of annual salary
100% payable on the start date
Lowest fee. Paid in full when they start.
Split (3 months)
17.5% fee
50% on start, 50% after 3-month probation
Second half only after they pass a 3-month probation.
Monthly (3 months)
17.5% fee
Three equal monthly payments
Same 17.5% as the 3-month split, in three instalments.
Split (3 months)
20% fee
50% on start, 50% after 6-month probation
Second half only after they pass a 6-month probation.
Monthly (3 months)
20% fee
Six equal monthly payments
Same 20% as the 6-month split, in six instalments.
Consultancy
£50 per hour
Invoiced monthly
Day-to-day support

Flexible Pricing Designed Around your Business

The prices shown are our standard fees and provide a clear guide to the cost of our services. However, we understand that every business and recruitment project is different.

Individual projects can be quoted independently, with the service and pricing tailored to the level of support you need. Bespoke pricing is also available for multiple vacancies, ongoing recruitment requirements, high-volume campaigns and more complex assignments.

Whether you need help with one stage of the process or a complete outsourced recruitment solution, we’ll create a transparent package that reflects your requirements and budget.

All fees are subject to our terms and conditions. Executive Search fees are calculated as a percentage of the successful candidate’s basic annual salary.

All fees quoted are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate (currently 20%).

Regular and high-volume hiring

For cost certainty and a recruitment solution that's easy to budget, our job management service ticks all the boxes.

Consultancy

£50 per hour, invoiced monthly. Used for day-to-day recruitment support where a percentage fee or a per-vacancy package is not the right fit.

Monthly plans

Standard, Professional and Executive subscriptions for regular hiring. Scope steps up from advert and applications through to onboarding, forecasting and discounted executive search. Enquire for the right plan.

Our Commitment

If the successful candidate leaves or does not successfully complete the agreed probationary period, TLB Consulting will backfill the position without charging an additional recruitment fee.

For split-fee options, the final payment will only become due once the successful candidate completes the agreed probationary period.

Terms and conditions apply.

Make recruitment easy

With TLB Consulting as your outsourced recruitment manager, you'll benefit from expert, end-to-end support without the expensive overhead. Ready to lose the stress of recruitment? Get in touch.
TLB Consulting - Recruitment Specialist Exeter

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