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Online recruitment

Online Recruitment for UK Employers

A success-based online recruitment service for employers who want support finding and placing candidates, with a 10% success fee for your first hire and no upfront payment.

10% success fee for your first hire No upfront payment Pay only on successful placement
Success-based service

Online Recruitment

No upfront fee
10% first placement fee

Submit your vacancy brief for review. Your first successful placement is charged at 10%, with future campaigns charged at our standard 12% success fee.

No payment to submit your vacancy
Success fee payable on placement
Candidate sourcing and job advertising support
CV screening and shortlist support
Interview coordination support
Designed as a lower-cost agency alternative
How it works

How online recruitment works

A success-based recruitment service for employers who want candidate sourcing, shortlisting support and a lower-cost alternative to traditional recruitment agencies.

01

Submit your vacancy

Tell us about the role, salary, location, ideal candidate profile and hiring process. There is no upfront payment to submit your vacancy brief.

03

We source and shortlist

We help attract, identify and screen candidates using job advertising, CV search and candidate management support where suitable.

04

You hire, then pay

You only pay the agreed success fee when a candidate is successfully placed, giving you a lower-risk route than paying upfront.

No upfront recruitment cost Submit your vacancy for review first. If suitable, we’ll confirm the next steps before starting your online recruitment campaign.
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Online recruitment package

A success-based recruitment service with no upfront payment

Submit your vacancy for review and, if suitable, we’ll support your recruitment campaign with candidate sourcing, shortlisting and placement support.

Success-based recruitment

Online Recruitment

No upfront fee
10% first placement fee

Ideal for employers who want a lower-risk recruitment option with no upfront payment. Your first successful placement is charged at 10%, then 12% for future campaigns.

Submit Vacancy Submit your vacancy brief for review. We’ll confirm suitability before starting.

What’s included?

A success-based recruitment service designed to help employers source, shortlist and place suitable candidates.

No upfront payment There is no payment to submit your vacancy for review.
Pay on successful placement The agreed success fee is only payable when a candidate is placed.
Vacancy suitability review We review the role, salary, requirements and candidate market first.
Job advert writing We help shape your vacancy into a clear and attractive job advert.
Job board advertising Your role can be promoted across suitable recruitment platforms.
CV search support Where suitable, we can source candidates using CV search platforms.
Candidate screening Applications can be reviewed against your ideal candidate profile.
Shortlisting support Suitable candidates are highlighted to help you focus on the best fit.
Interview arrangement Support with candidate communication and interview coordination.
Lower-cost agency alternative A success-based option designed to cost less than many traditional agencies.
Online recruitment with payment on placement This service is designed for employers who want recruitment support without paying upfront. We’ll review your vacancy first and confirm whether online recruitment is the right route before starting.
Example saving

Hiring a £35,000 candidate?

A traditional agency fee could cost several thousand pounds depending on the percentage charged. With Career Poster’s online recruitment service, you only pay a 10% success fee when a candidate is successfully placed.

Typical 20% agency fee £7,000
Career Poster 10% fee £3,500
Potential saving with Career Poster £3,500
DIY option

Want to manage the campaign yourself?

Choose a job advertising package if you only need job board advertising, employer dashboard access and hiring tools.

View Job Advertising Packages
Fixed fee option

Want a managed campaign for one upfront price?

Our fixed fee recruitment service is ideal if you want job board advertising, campaign support and shortlisting help for one clear fixed cost.

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Sectors we support

Online recruitment across a wide range of UK sectors

Career Poster can support online recruitment campaigns across many sectors, with particularly strong experience in construction, IT and engineering roles.

All-sector recruitment support

We cover most sectors, but move fastest where candidate reach is strongest

Our online recruitment service works best where job board advertising, CV search and candidate screening can quickly create a suitable shortlist. We can review any vacancy and advise whether online recruitment is the right route.

Timescales can vary Response depends on salary, location, role requirements, flexibility and candidate availability.
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Fast-moving sector

Driving & Logistics

Useful for transport, warehouse, delivery and operations-based vacancies.

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Fast-moving sector

Finance

Suitable for finance, accounts, payroll, admin and professional services roles.

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Fast-moving sector

Hospitality

Can support hotel, restaurant, catering, customer service and venue roles.

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Fast-moving sector

Sales

Good fit for sales executives, account managers and business development roles.

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Fast-moving sector

Admin & Office

Useful for office support, coordinators, administrators and customer teams.

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Fast-moving sector

Manufacturing

Can support production, maintenance, warehouse and operational vacancies.

Best fit

Who is online recruitment best for?

Online recruitment is ideal for employers who want recruitment support, candidate sourcing and shortlisting help, but prefer a success-based fee instead of paying upfront.

Success-based hiring support

For employers who want help finding the right candidate

Career Poster’s online recruitment service is designed for businesses that want recruitment support without paying an upfront advertising fee. We review your vacancy, help attract suitable candidates and support the process through to placement.

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Businesses without internal recruiters

Ideal if you need recruitment support but do not have a dedicated internal hiring team.

Employers avoiding upfront costs

Useful if you want to submit your vacancy first and only pay when a candidate is placed.

Roles that need candidate screening

Best when you want help reviewing CVs, filtering response and identifying suitable candidates.

Companies comparing agency fees

A strong option if you want a success-based recruitment service with a lower percentage fee.

Hiring managers who want support

We can help manage the recruitment process while you stay in control of the final decision.

Employers ready to move quickly

Online recruitment works best when you can review CVs, give feedback and arrange interviews promptly.

Not sure if online recruitment is right for your role? Submit your vacancy brief and we’ll review the details before confirming whether this is the best route.
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Why Career Poster?

Why choose Career Poster to recruit online?

Career Poster combines recruitment advertising experience, job board access, candidate sourcing support and practical hiring tools to help employers recruit online more effectively.

10+ years’ job advertising experience

Benefit from hands-on experience writing, improving and posting job adverts across multiple UK job boards.

CV search across multiple platforms

Where suitable, we can use CV search access to help identify additional candidates beyond inbound job applications.

Lower 12% success fee

A success-based recruitment option designed to give employers a lower-cost alternative to higher percentage recruitment fees.

Candidate management support

We help manage candidate response, shortlist suitable applicants and support interview coordination where needed.

No upfront payment

Submit your vacancy for review first. Payment is only due if a candidate is successfully placed through the agreed service.

Online recruitment with real support Submit your vacancy brief and we’ll review whether Career Poster’s online recruitment service is the right route for your role.
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Loved by 1,000+ Customers

Trusted Online Recruitment Service

Your in good hands with Career Poster, we are rated excellent on multiple review sites, here are some kind words from companies that have recruited with us.

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★★★★★

“We hired 3 CAD Designers in one job advert and found their portal extremely helpful in managing the response we got from our campaign.”

Sean Thompson
Sean Thompson Rally Boards
★★★★★

“Great platform and very easy to use. Had more features than our paid ATS.”

Rachell M.
Rachell M. Total Engineering
★★★★★

“Lots of businesses out there like this, however, what sets them apart is the customer service. Daniel has been very open and transparent about how he can help us with recruiting which has led to a fantastic result for us.”

Cameron Cumming
Cameron Cumming London Property Consultants
★★★★★

“Posted a job on the plus package and we had to pause it halfway through as we had more than enough job applications to go through.”

Maria B.
Maria B. Seed Store UK
★★★★★

“We have advertised many jobs via Career Poster's platform and we always have a good response.”

Maria B.
Karen Jones Head of Culture & Talent
★★★★★

“We hired 3 CAD Designers in one job advert and found their portal extremely helpful in managing the response we got from our campaign.”

Sean Thompson
Sean Thompson Rally Boards
★★★★★

“Great platform and very easy to use. Had more features than our paid ATS.”

Rachell M.
Rachell M. Total Engineering
★★★★★

“Lots of businesses out there like this, however, what sets them apart is the customer service. Daniel has been very open and transparent about how he can help us with recruiting which has led to a fantastic result for us.”

Cameron Cumming
Cameron Cumming London Property Consultants
★★★★★

“Posted a job on the plus package and we had to pause it halfway through as we had more than enough job applications to go through.”

Maria B.
Maria B. Seed Store UK
★★★★★

“We have advertised many jobs via Career Poster's platform and we always have a good response.”

Maria B.
Karen Jones Head of Culture & Talent
★★★★★

“Career Poster has been fantastic from start to finish, not only can we get our job out there but managing the applications in their portal is a breeze!”

Freya - HR Manager
Freya - HR Manager Autocab
★★★★★

“Job was live within the hour and Daniel has been available whenever we need him. I will use again.”

Hassan
Hassan Drone Repairs
★★★★★

“The online platform is very useful and our adverts have received the audience which we were hoping. I do recommend using this service.”

Workplace Designs Ltd
Workplace Designs Ltd Workplace Designs
★★★★★

“Having used Career Poster on a number of occasions it has always delivered good candidates and a great service.”

James Barden
James Barden The FIMS Consultancy
★★★★★

“They did not charge me any extra for our branding on the adverts which most other companies do.”

remi
Remi W
★★★★★

“Career Poster has been fantastic from start to finish, not only can we get our job out there but managing the applications in their portal is a breeze!”

Freya - HR Manager
Freya - HR Manager Autocab
★★★★★

“Job was live within the hour and Daniel has been available whenever we need him. I will use again.”

Hassan
Hassan Drone Repairs
★★★★★

“The online platform is very useful and our adverts have received the audience which we were hoping. I do recommend using this service.”

Workplace Designs Ltd
Workplace Designs Ltd Workplace Designs
★★★★★

“Having used Career Poster on a number of occasions it has always delivered good candidates and a great service.”

James Barden
James Barden The FIMS Consultancy
★★★★★

“They did not charge me any extra for our branding on the adverts which most other companies do.”

remi
Remi W
FAQs

Online Recruitment FAQs

Common questions about Career Poster’s online recruitment service, how the success fee works and what employers can expect after submitting a vacancy.

What is online recruitment?

Online recruitment is a recruitment service that uses digital job advertising, CV search, candidate screening and online recruitment tools to help employers attract and place suitable candidates.

How does Career Poster’s online recruitment service work?

You submit your vacancy brief, we review the role and confirm whether the service is suitable. If agreed, we help source, screen and shortlist candidates, then support the process through to successful placement.

Is there an upfront payment?

No. There is no upfront payment to submit your vacancy for online recruitment. Payment is only due if a candidate is successfully placed through the agreed service.

What is the success fee?

Career Poster’s online recruitment service is charged at 12% of the successful candidate’s agreed annual salary. This is payable when a candidate is successfully placed, subject to the agreed terms.

Is online recruitment cheaper than using a traditional recruitment agency?

In many cases, yes. Traditional recruitment agency fees can often be higher than 12% of salary. Career Poster’s online recruitment service is designed to give employers a lower-cost success-based recruitment option.

Do you guarantee a placement?

The service is success-based, meaning you only pay when a candidate is placed. We review each vacancy first to confirm whether we believe online recruitment is a suitable route before starting the campaign.

What happens after I submit a vacancy?

We review the vacancy details, including the role, salary, location, requirements and candidate profile. We’ll then contact you to discuss suitability and next steps before starting any campaign.

Which sectors do you recruit for?

Career Poster can support online recruitment across a wide range of sectors. We are particularly strong in areas such as construction, IT, engineering, driving, logistics, finance, hospitality, sales, admin and manufacturing.

Do you advertise the job on job boards?

Yes, where suitable, job board advertising can be used as part of the online recruitment campaign. We may also use CV search and other sourcing methods depending on the role and candidate market.

Do you use CV search?

Yes, where suitable, we can use CV search access across selected recruitment platforms to help identify additional candidates beyond inbound job applications.

Do you shortlist candidates?

Yes. We can review applications and candidate profiles against your requirements, then highlight suitable candidates for you to consider. The final hiring decision always remains with you as the employer.

Do you arrange interviews?

Interview coordination support can be included. We can help with candidate communication and arranging interviews, while you decide who you want to meet and who you want to hire.

What happens if we do not hire anyone?

If no candidate is successfully placed through the agreed online recruitment service, no success fee is payable. We’ll review suitability before starting so expectations are clear from the beginning.

Is online recruitment right for every vacancy?

Not always. Online recruitment works best where job advertising, CV search and candidate screening can realistically create a suitable shortlist. It may not be right for every confidential, highly niche or executive-level search.

How is online recruitment different from fixed fee recruitment?

Fixed fee recruitment is paid upfront for one clear campaign cost. Online recruitment has no upfront payment and is charged as a success fee when a candidate is placed. Fixed fee recruitment is best for employers who want a predictable upfront cost, while online recruitment is better for employers who prefer to pay on placement.

How do I get started?

Submit your vacancy brief using the online form. We’ll review your role and contact you to confirm whether online recruitment is suitable before moving forward.

Speak to us

Want to speak to an online recruitment specialist?

Talk to Career Poster about your vacancy, ideal candidate profile and whether online recruitment is the right option for your hiring campaign.

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792 Wilmslow Road

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