Fixed Fee Recruitment
Hire top talent quickly and affordably with Fixed Fee Recruitment — a transparent, modern alternative to traditional percentage-based recruitment. The Hidden Market helps businesses save thousands through AI-powered sourcing and expert human screening — all for one simple fixed fee.
Why Fixed Fee Recruitment Matters
Traditional recruitment fees can be unpredictable, often charging 15–25% of annual salary per hire. Fixed Fee Recruitment changes that — providing a simple, transparent price per hire. With AI sourcing, candidate screening, and human insight combined, we deliver exceptional hires without inflated costs or hidden fees.
Why Companies Choose Fixed Fee Recruitment
80%
Average savings
vs. traditional agencies
1–3 Weeks
Typical time to
fill permanent roles
100%
Transparent pricing
— no hidden costs
Roles We Recruit For
Marketing & Digital Roles
From Marketing Executives to Heads of Growth & Digital Directors.
Sales & Commercial Roles
BDRs, Account Managers, Sales Directors, and CROs.
Finance & Operations
Financial Controllers, FP&A Managers, and Operations Leaders.
Product & Technology
Product Managers, UX Designers, Engineers, and Analysts.
Leadership & Executive
Directors, VPs, and C-suite hires for growing organisations.
Interim & Contract Hires
Fast placement for urgent or project-based roles — all fixed fee.
How We Work
Our Fixed Fee Recruitment model is designed for transparency, speed, and value — giving you the same quality as traditional recruitment, at a fraction of the cost.
Discovery
We define your role requirements, goals, and budget.
Search & Match
AI-powered search and recruiter-led shortlisting.
Interview
We coordinate interviews and feedback to streamline selection.
Hire
You hire your preferred candidate — all for one fixed fee.
Support
We stay connected to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Why Choose The Hidden Market
We deliver a smarter, fairer approach to hiring through Fixed Fee Recruitment. Our blend of AI and human expertise ensures you get high-quality candidates — without inflated fees or long delays.
Transparent pricing: one clear cost, no surprises.
Speed: shortlists within days, hires within weeks.
Expertise: specialist recruiters across marketing, sales, finance, and tech.
Flexibility: permanent, contract, or project-based hiring options.
Who We Help
Startups
Hire top talent on a budget with transparent fixed fees.
Scaleups
Build key teams without paying high percentage-based fees.
Agencies & SMEs
Save thousands per hire with flexible fixed-fee recruitment.
Private Equity
Recruit leadership and commercial talent efficiently.
Corporates
Streamline hiring for multiple roles under one simple cost model.
UK-Wide Coverage — London Based, Operating Globally
We recruit across the UK and globally — with strong networks in London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. We also support hybrid and remote hiring.
Hire with Fixed Fee Recruitment
Start hiring smarter — access top talent through Fixed Fee Recruitment and save up to 80% vs. traditional agencies.