THM Employer Referral Programme.

Introduce a business. Earn £50–£1,000.

Know a business that could benefit from recruitment support?

The Hidden Market rewards individuals who introduce us to new employers that go on to become paying clients.

Whether a business needs help filling a single vacancy, managing multiple hires or establishing an ongoing recruitment partnership, we'd welcome an introduction.

Successful referrals can earn between £50 and £1,000, depending on the commercial relationship established.

1. How the programme works

1. Make an introduction. Introduce us to a business in your professional or personal network that may benefit from our recruitment services.
2. We discuss their requirements. Our team will explore their hiring needs and whether we can support them.
3. A commercial relationship is established. The business becomes a paying recruitment client of The Hidden Market.
4. You receive your reward. Once we have received the qualifying client payment, we arrange your referral reward.

2. Referral rewards

Referral rewards range from £50 to £1,000 per successful introduction.

The amount depends on factors including:

• The value of the recruitment contract or engagement.
• Whether the business requires a single hire, multiple hires or ongoing support.
• The nature and duration of the commercial relationship.
• The recruitment fees received by The Hidden Market.

The specific reward will be determined by The Hidden Market and confirmed in writing when the referral is accepted, before the qualifying commercial engagement begins.

The maximum reward for a single referred business is £1,000 unless separately agreed in writing.

3. Who can participate?

The programme is open to individuals making genuine third-party business introductions.

Eligible referrals include:

• Introducing a friend's business.
• Referring a company within your professional network.
• Introducing a former client, colleague or business contact, provided there is no conflict of interest.

Referrals are not eligible where:

• You are referring your own business or a company you own or control.
• You are referring your current employer.
• You influence or control recruitment purchasing decisions at the referred business.
• The business is already an active client of The Hidden Market.
• The business is already in active commercial discussions with us.
• The introduction breaches employment obligations, confidentiality requirements or creates an undisclosed conflict of interest.

4. What qualifies as a successful referral?

A referral qualifies when:

• The introduction is new, genuine and accepted by The Hidden Market.
• The referred business enters into a paid recruitment agreement with us within six months of the accepted introduction.
• The Hidden Market receives payment for the qualifying recruitment services.
• All programme eligibility conditions have been met.

An introduction alone does not guarantee a reward.

5. Payment of rewards

• Rewards are payable after the relevant client payment has been received and cleared.
• Payment will normally be made within 30 days of the qualifying payment being received.
• Rewards are calculated based on recruitment fees received, excluding VAT, refunds and third-party expenses.
• Only one referral reward is payable per referred business, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• If multiple people introduce the same business, the first eligible referral accepted by The Hidden Market will normally take priority.
• Participants are responsible for any taxes arising from referral payments.

If a client payment is cancelled, refunded or not received, the corresponding referral reward will not become payable.

6. Professional conduct and conflicts of interest

Participants must act transparently and comply with applicable laws, contractual obligations and relevant employer policies.

Referral rewards must not be used to improperly influence recruitment purchasing decisions.

Participants must not disclose confidential information or share personal contact details without appropriate authority or a lawful basis.

The Hidden Market may decline referrals that present a conflict of interest or legal or reputational risk.

7. General terms

The Hidden Market reserves the right to verify referrals, reject ineligible submissions and amend or withdraw the programme.

Changes will not affect referral rewards already confirmed in writing for accepted referrals, provided their qualifying conditions are met.

Submitting a referral does not establish an employment, agency or partnership relationship with The Hidden Market.

8. Get started

Know a business that could use recruitment support?

Introduce them to The Hidden Market and you could earn between £50 and £1,000.

Refer & Earn

Any issues contact: hello@thehiddenmarket.com