Our recruitment services offer three distinct models to cater to the varying needs and preferences of our clients: Exclusive, Retained, and Contingency. Each model is designed to align with specific recruitment strategies, giving businesses the flexibility to choose an approach that best fits their hiring goals, timeline, and budget.
1. Contingency Recruitment
Focus: A flexible, cost-effective model where we only receive payment if a successful hire is made.
Features:
Meeting with Hiring Manager to discuss requirements
Specialist Consultant assigned to resource and manage applicants
CV shortlist of qualified candidates
Interview arranging and debriefing
Offer management and negotiation
Access to Hewett’s Candidate database
Regular diarised update calls
Outcome: A fast-paced recruitment service aimed at fulfilling standard roles without long-term commitments.
Cost: Our Contingency fee is charged at 20% of the successful Candidates starting salary to be invoiced on the day they start. There are no hidden charges and a 10-week guarantee.
2. Exclusive Recruitment
Focus: A dedicated, partnership-driven model where we act as the sole recruitment agency for a specific role or set of roles.
Features:
All the components of our Contingency Service
Priority search time
Proactive headhunting in the passive market
Salary benchmarking
Branded adverts and social media
Optional specialist advertising placed at additional cost
Candidates met face-to-face
Outcome: Delivers a high-quality shortlist efficiently, leveraging our exclusive focus on your roles to source top talent.
Best for: Businesses seeking a close working relationship and committed focus from their recruitment partner.
Cost: We charge a £500 (plus VAT) fee upfront when a company commits to the Exclusive solution, plus any additional specialist marketing costs as agreed. This ensures complete commitment from both sides and the £500 is then deducted from the final fee. This is calculated at 20% plus VAT as per the 'Contingency' solution and includes the 10 week guarantee period.
3. Retained Recruitment
Focus: A premium, long-term recruitment service used for high-level or highly specialised roles.
Features:
All the components of our Contingency and Exclusive services
Dedicated marketing support
Branded landing page and social media campaigns
DISC Behavioural Report available
Quarterly service review meeting with Director / Account Manager
Reference checking
Candidate Information Packs
Competitor insight and analysis
National and local labour market intelligence
Initial Meeting with Hewett Director if appropriate
Outcome: Provides access to niche or hard-to-find talent, particularly suitable for executive and senior-level positions.
Best for: Critical, high-impact roles where a thorough, personalised search is required.
Cost: Every Retained package is different as we look to make it as bespoke as possible to suit an individual Client’s needs.
Choosing the Right Model
Exclusive Recruitment is best suited for companies looking for a more personalised, dedicated approach to securing talent, with the benefit of focused resources and faster results.
Retained Recruitment is ideal for senior or executive-level roles, where a long-term, detailed search strategy ensures you find the perfect match for critical positions.
Contingency Recruitment offers maximum flexibility, especially for businesses with fluctuating recruitment needs or when hiring non-exclusive roles.
By offering these flexible models, we ensure that our clients receive tailored recruitment solutions that meet both their immediate and long-term hiring objectives.
