Recruitment Advertising Packages
Compare Career Poster’s recruitment advertising options, from DIY job board advertising to managed fixed fee recruitment and success-based online recruitment.
Recruitment options
Advertise across leading job boards and manage applications yourself.
Job boards, campaign support, CV screening and shortlisting help.
No upfront payment. Pay when a candidate is successfully placed.
Choose the right recruitment advertising package
Whether you want to manage applications yourself, receive support with shortlisting, or only pay when a candidate is successfully placed, Career Poster has a recruitment advertising option to suit your vacancy.
Job Board Advertising
Best for employers who want to advertise across job boards and manage applications themselves.
- Multi-board job advertising
- Employer dashboard included
- Applications in one place
- AI recruitment tools included
Fixed Fee Recruitment
Best for employers who want job board advertising, human support and candidate shortlisting.
- Managed recruitment campaign
- Job advert writing support
- CV screening and shortlisting
- Up to 8 weeks advertising
Online Recruitment
Best for employers who want no upfront payment and prefer to pay on successful placement.
- No upfront payment
- Pay on successful placement
- Candidate sourcing support
- 12% standard fee after first hire
Compare what’s included
A quick overview of each recruitment advertising option and the level of support included.
| Feature | Job Advertising | Fixed Fee Recruitment | Online Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | DIY job board advertising | Managed recruitment advertising | Success-based recruitment |
| Price | £195–£395 + VAT | £795 + VAT | 10% first placement, then 12% |
| Upfront payment | Yes | Yes | No |
| Job board advertising | Included | Included | Where suitable |
| Employer dashboard | Included | Included | Included where needed |
| AI recruitment tools | Included | Included | Included where needed |
| Advert writing support | Self-managed / AI tools | Included | Included |
| CV screening | Self-managed | Included | Included |
| Shortlisting support | Self-managed | Included | Included |
| Candidate sourcing / CV search | Not included | Where suitable | Included where suitable |
| Interview coordination | Self-managed | Support included | Support included |
| Payment model | Pay to advertise | One fixed fee | Pay on placement |
Which recruitment advertising service is right for you?
Not every employer needs the same level of support. Choose the option that matches how much of the recruitment process you want to manage yourself.
You want to manage applications yourself
Job Advertising is best if you want to advertise your vacancy across multiple job boards, use the employer dashboard and manage the response yourself.
- You already know what you’re looking for
- You want the lowest-cost package
- You can review and contact candidates yourself
You want support without agency placement fees
Fixed Fee Recruitment is best if you want a managed campaign, CV screening, shortlisting support and one clear upfront cost.
- You want help managing candidate response
- You want a fixed recruitment cost
- You still want control of the final decision
You prefer to pay only when you hire
Online Recruitment is best if you want candidate sourcing, shortlisting support and no upfront payment, with a success fee payable on placement.
- You want no upfront recruitment cost
- You want support finding candidates
- You prefer a success-based recruitment model
Why Career Poster for your recruitment advertising?
Career Poster gives employers more than a standard job advert. From multi-board advertising and hiring tools to managed recruitment support, you can choose the level of help that suits your vacancy.
Multi-board job advertising
Reach candidates across leading UK job boards from one recruitment advertising campaign, helping you save time and reduce admin.
10+ years’ experience
We’ve supported UK employers with job advertising campaigns for over a decade, helping businesses improve visibility and candidate response.
Employer dashboard included
Manage applications, view candidates, track responses and organise your hiring activity from one easy-to-use employer dashboard.
AI recruitment tools
Use included AI tools to write job adverts, check salaries, review applications, prepare interview questions and support your hiring process.
Human support available
Choose a managed option if you want help with advert writing, candidate response, CV screening, shortlisting or interview coordination.
Lower-cost hiring options
From fixed price job advertising to fixed fee and success-based recruitment, our packages provide alternatives to traditional agency fees.
Choose the level of support that works for your vacancy
Start with a self-managed job advertising package, choose fixed fee recruitment for more support, or use online recruitment if you prefer to pay on placement.
Recruitment advertising tools included with your campaign
Every Career Poster recruitment advertising package includes access to hiring tools designed to help you create better adverts, manage candidates and make more informed hiring decisions.
AI Job Advert Generator
Create more engaging job adverts from a simple job brief, helping you save time and improve candidate response.
Learn moreAI Salary Checker
Check salary expectations before your job advert goes live so you can position your vacancy more competitively.
Learn moreAI Application Reviewer
Review applications faster, highlight stronger candidate matches and support more consistent shortlisting decisions.
Learn moreAI Job Advert Reviewer
Improve your advert before publishing by reviewing clarity, structure, salary, requirements and candidate appeal.
Learn moreAI Interview Questions
Generate role-specific interview questions from the job description, CV, application notes and hiring criteria.
Learn moreAI Interview Reviewer
Turn interview notes, transcripts or recordings into structured summaries, scores, strengths, concerns and review reports.
Learn moreManage your recruitment campaign from one dashboard
Access your applications, view candidate details, manage recruitment pipelines, track responses, review reports and use AI hiring tools from one employer portal.
Trusted Recruitment Advertising
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.
“We hired 3 CAD Designers in one job advert and found their portal extremely helpful in managing the response we got from our campaign.”
“Great platform and very easy to use. Had more features than our paid ATS.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We have advertised many jobs via Career Poster's platform and we always have a good response.”
“We hired 3 CAD Designers in one job advert and found their portal extremely helpful in managing the response we got from our campaign.”
“Great platform and very easy to use. Had more features than our paid ATS.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We have advertised many jobs via Career Poster's platform and we always have a good response.”
“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!”
“Job was live within the hour and Daniel has been available whenever we need him. I will use again.”
“The online platform is very useful and our adverts have received the audience which we were hoping. I do recommend using this service.”
“Having used Career Poster on a number of occasions it has always delivered good candidates and a great service.”
“They did not charge me any extra for our branding on the adverts which most other companies do.”
“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!”
“Job was live within the hour and Daniel has been available whenever we need him. I will use again.”
“The online platform is very useful and our adverts have received the audience which we were hoping. I do recommend using this service.”
“Having used Career Poster on a number of occasions it has always delivered good candidates and a great service.”
“They did not charge me any extra for our branding on the adverts which most other companies do.”
Recruitment Advertising FAQs
Common questions about Career Poster’s recruitment advertising packages, including job advertising, fixed fee recruitment and online recruitment.
What is recruitment advertising?
Recruitment advertising is the process of promoting your vacancy to attract suitable candidates. This can include posting your job across job boards, improving the advert, managing applications and supporting the hiring process.
What recruitment advertising packages does Career Poster offer?
Career Poster offers three main options: Job Advertising for employers who want to manage the response themselves, Fixed Fee Recruitment for a managed campaign with support, and Online Recruitment for employers who prefer a success-based option with no upfront payment.
What is the difference between Job Advertising and Fixed Fee Recruitment?
Job Advertising is a self-managed option where your vacancy is advertised and you manage the applications. Fixed Fee Recruitment includes more support, such as advert writing, candidate response management, CV screening and shortlisting assistance for one fixed upfront cost.
What is the difference between Fixed Fee Recruitment and Online Recruitment?
Fixed Fee Recruitment is paid upfront and gives you a managed recruitment advertising campaign for one clear fixed fee. Online Recruitment has no upfront payment and is charged as a success fee when a candidate is successfully placed.
Which package is best if I want the lowest upfront cost?
If you want no upfront recruitment cost, Online Recruitment may be the best option because payment is only due when a candidate is successfully placed. If you want the lowest fixed-price advertising option, Job Advertising is likely to be more suitable.
Which package is best if I want help shortlisting candidates?
Fixed Fee Recruitment or Online Recruitment would usually be more suitable if you want support with CV screening, candidate response management and shortlisting. Job Advertising is better suited to employers who want to manage applications themselves.
Do all packages include job board advertising?
Job board advertising is included with Job Advertising and Fixed Fee Recruitment packages. With Online Recruitment, job board advertising may be used where suitable as part of the recruitment campaign.
Do the packages include access to the employer dashboard?
Yes, Career Poster packages can include access to the employer dashboard, where you can manage applications, view candidate details, track responses and use recruitment tools.
Are AI recruitment tools included?
Career Poster includes access to AI recruitment tools designed to help employers write job adverts, check salaries, review applications, prepare interview questions and review interviews.
How much does Job Advertising cost?
Career Poster’s Job Advertising packages start from £195 + VAT, with higher packages available depending on the level of job board exposure and promotion required.
How much does Fixed Fee Recruitment cost?
Career Poster’s Fixed Fee Recruitment package is £795 + VAT. This includes a managed recruitment advertising campaign with support such as advert writing, candidate response management, CV screening and shortlisting assistance.
How much does Online Recruitment cost?
Career Poster’s Online Recruitment service has no upfront payment. Your first successful placement is charged at 10%, with future online recruitment campaigns charged at the standard 12% success fee.
Do I have to pay if I do not hire anyone?
This depends on the package. Job Advertising and Fixed Fee Recruitment are paid advertising or managed campaign services, so the fee is paid for the campaign. Online Recruitment is success-based, so the success fee is only payable when a candidate is successfully placed.
Can Career Poster help me choose the right package?
Yes. If you are unsure whether Job Advertising, Fixed Fee Recruitment or Online Recruitment is right for your vacancy, you can contact Career Poster and we’ll help recommend the most suitable route based on your role, budget and timescales.
Want to speak to a recruitment advertising specialist?
Talk to Career Poster about whether job board advertising, fixed fee recruitment or online recruitment is right for you.
