Why join the REC? 

The REC represents a network of more than 3,300 recruitment businesses and more than 11,500 individual recruitment professionals through its Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP). Only the REC gives you the mark of quality which tells your clients that you strive to deliver the right people every time, that you really care about what you do and have an unmatched level of professionalism. We set the standard and champion good recruitment.

Your REC membership gives you the tools needed to grow a compliant and efficient recruitment business. By becoming an REC member, you get unlimited access to:

• Comprehensive legal guidance and model documents
• Commercial risk insurance
• World-class recruitment training and qualifications for your consultants
• Cutting-edge market research to support business planning for the future
• Tools to drive your client and candidate attraction strategy
• Resources and advice on scaling up your recruitment business
• Networking opportunities with your industry peers through our nation-wide events programme
• Member-exclusive offers from REC-accredited business partners, and more.

Joining instructions: 

All UK recruitment businesses can apply to become members of the REC. Check out our criteria of membership here. 

Ready to register your recruitment agency as an REC member? Request the membership application pack from our team by clicking here. 

To register yourself as a member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP), please contact the IRP team.   

If you're looking to set up a new recruitment agency and wish to take part in our Start Up Your Own Recruitment Agency programme, please contact our team via this form. Alternatively, you can call us at 020 7009 2100 or email us at [email protected] to book your place at our next Start Up course. 

REC member benefits

Here's whats included in your corporate membership with the REC

• In-house legal support- Your REC membership includes unrivalled legal support, advice, and guidance. Read more

• Market-leading research- Stay abreast of the latest recruitment trends including national, sectoral and regional insights. Read more

• Policy support- Extensive and dedicated support for members on all major campaigns including Brexit, IR35 and Good Work Plan. Read more

• REC Compliance - Your mark of quality- Showcase your unmatched professionalism and champion good recruitment to boost client and candidate confidence. Read more

• Recruitment training and education- Choose from our range of recruitment courses to upskill your staff and boost staff retention. Read more 

• Sector support- Sector support includes issue-specific webinars, meetings and policy guides – keeping your business at the forefront of the latest sector news. Read more

• Networking opportunities- Nation-wide events and workshops to network with your peers and industry leaders. Find out more

• Member-exclusive discounts- Benefit from members-only discounts and offers through our approved business partners. Find out more

See this article on the REC website