Flat Fee Recruitment
Simplify your hiring process with Flat Fee Recruitment — a clear, transparent way to hire quality talent without percentage-based fees. The Hidden Market combines AI sourcing with human expertise to help businesses hire faster and smarter for one low fixed cost.
Why Flat Fee Recruitment Matters
Recruitment doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. Flat Fee Recruitment gives companies a transparent, cost-effective solution — pay one clear fee per role, no matter the salary. We combine technology, data, and human insight to deliver high-quality shortlists without inflated agency charges.
Why Companies Choose Flat Fee Recruitment
70%
Average savings
vs. traditional recruitment
1–3 Weeks
Typical time to
fill open positions
100%
Transparent
pricing per role
Roles We Recruit For
Marketing & Digital Roles
Hire digital marketers, content managers, and CMOs on a flat fee model.
Sales & Commercial Talent
From sales executives to commercial leaders — hire fast, pay less.
Finance & Operations
Recruit finance managers, analysts, and operations specialists affordably.
Technology & Product
Source developers, engineers, and product managers at transparent prices.
Executive & Management
Hire experienced leaders through our cost-effective flat fee solution.
Interim & Contract Roles
Need short-term or project-based help? Our flat fee model applies too.
How We Work
Our Flat Fee Recruitment model offers a simple and predictable way to hire. You get professional recruitment support, AI-powered sourcing, and human shortlisting — all at one clear price per role.
Briefing
We define your needs, budget, and timeline for your role.
Search & Match
AI-powered search tools identify top candidates from our network.
Shortlist
You receive a curated shortlist of qualified candidates.
Hire
You select and hire — all covered under one flat recruitment fee.
Support
We assist with onboarding and post-hire support to ensure success.
Why Choose The Hidden Market
The Hidden Market offers an innovative, fair, and data-driven Flat Fee Recruitment model — ideal for companies that want top-tier recruitment results without paying traditional agency fees.
Transparent pricing: know exactly what you’ll pay from the start.
Quality assurance: candidates sourced via AI + expert recruiters.
Speed: shortlists typically delivered within a week.
Flexibility: hire permanent, interim, or contract talent on your terms.
Who We Help
Startups
Hire smarter with affordable, fixed-price recruitment.
Scaleups
Grow your team without high recruitment costs.
Agencies & SMEs
Access top talent through fair, flat fee pricing.
Private Equity
Efficiently recruit for portfolio companies at lower cost.
Corporates
Streamline multiple hires with transparent, scalable fees.
UK-Wide Coverage — London Based, Operating Globally
The Hidden Market delivers Flat Fee Recruitment across the UK and internationally — supporting remote, hybrid, and in-office hiring across London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Start Hiring with Flat Fee Recruitment
Save time, reduce costs, and hire better talent with Flat Fee Recruitment — a modern, transparent approach to recruitment that works for every business.