A simple solution to STEM recruitment.
Get started with Barclay Meade’s FlexRecruit model
Our expert technical recruitment service delivers the talent you need as part of a simple, easy-access service.
Simply send us your vacancies, and a consultant specialising in your market and skill area will be in touch to advise you on market conditions, engage passive and active candidate communities, and deliver a shortlist of top-tier talent for you to select from.
No placement, no fee. Simple.
Why our clients love FlexRecruit
Our SME clients hiring <5 vacancies love this service because they get access to Barclay Meade's core service of expert recruitment in STEM skill areas, as part of a quick and easy service. It's also a great way of testing out our delivery capability before establishing a closer partnership with additional services.
The key features and benefits of the service include:

No placement, no fee. A success-based model that minimises your risk and commitment

Work with market-leading recruitment consultants specialising in professional services disciplines

Extensive talent pools of 1m+ STEM and technical candidates

Access to a range of best-in-class candidate attraction tools & resources

A fully compliant service from an AIM-listed organisation accredited to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, RISQS, CyberEssentials ConstructionLine

Access to a broad range of bolt-on services to boost your talent attraction potential
How does FlexRecruit compare?
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Who is this suitable for? |
< 5 vacancies |
Campaigns of 1-10 vacancies |
Campaigns of 10+ vacancies |
100+ vacancies per annum |
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Service lifespan |
For each vacancy |
For each campaign |
For each project |
Lifetime |
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Partnership level |
Flexible service – exclusivity not essential |
Exclusivity required for each vacancy |
Two-way commitment – exclusivity required for duration of campaign |
Ongoing partnership – volume recruitment required |
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Commercial model | % mark-up applied to contractor charge rate or permanent starting salary, payable upon successful placement. |
Either as % mark-up applied to contractor charge rate or permanent starting salary, or ‘retained’. |
We recommend 'retained' or 'payment on milestones' models but are happy to discuss 'payment on delivery' models. |
Custom-made commercial models including pay monthly, pay-per-placement, or a combination of the two. |
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Technical Recruitment |
Access to expert STEM & technical recruiters |
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Access to extensive talent pools of 1m+ candidates |
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Access to targeted job boards & attraction tools |
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A fully-compliant, ISO-accredited service |
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Dedicated support from our expert Fulfilment team |
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Accountability & Governance |
Accountability for vacancy fulfilment* | ✔ |
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Bespoke SLAs to meet your needs |
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Dedicated Account/Project Manager |
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Tailored project plan to meet hiring timeframes |
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Performance Reporting & MI |
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Enhanced Value & Consultancy |
Use of video candidate engagement software |
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Tailored talent insight report |
(Optional) £2,000 per report | ✔ 1 free report per skill |
✔ 3 free reports per skill |
✔ Free & unlimited reports |
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Bespoke diversity recruitment campaigns |
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✔ Subject to further cost |
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Enhanced interviewing & onboarding support |
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✔ Subject to further cost | ✔ | ||
[Client]-branded talent attraction & marketing services |
Available as a bolt on at full cost |
Available as a bolt on at discounted rates |
Available as a bolt on at heavily discounted rates |
Available as a bolt on at heavily discounted rates |
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*subject to further qualification, and adequate provision of vacancy information and timely responses from the client |
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