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Recruitment That Understands Small Business

We started jolly-verse because we saw a gap in the market. Traditional recruitment agencies charge eye-watering fees that make sense for corporations but squeeze the budgets of growing businesses. We believed there had to be a better way.

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Est. 2018

Eight years helping SMEs build stronger teams

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Our Story

Founded in London in 2018, jolly-verse emerged from a simple observation: small and medium businesses were being priced out of professional recruitment services. The traditional percentage-based fee model meant a single hire could cost thousands more than necessary.

Our founders had spent years in corporate recruitment and saw firsthand how smaller clients struggled. They set out to build something different: a fixed-fee model that delivers the same quality of service without the financial strain.

Today, we've helped over 850 businesses across the UK find more than 2,400 skilled professionals. From tech startups needing their first developer to established firms expanding their sales teams, we've built a track record of placements that stick.

📍 Based in London
👥 Team of 24
🌍 UK-wide coverage
What Drives Us

Our Values

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Transparency

No hidden costs, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what you'll pay before we start the search. Every candidate comes with full disclosure of their background and our assessment.

Efficiency

Your time is valuable. We don't send CVs to hit quotas. Every candidate we present has been vetted against your specific requirements and is genuinely interested in your opportunity.

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Quality Focus

We measure success by retention rates, not placement numbers. A hire that leaves after three months isn't a success for anyone. We look for long-term fits.

Our Approach

How We Work Differently

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Personal Service

You'll have a dedicated consultant who learns your business inside out, not a rotating cast of account managers.

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Thorough Vetting

Skills assessments, video interviews, and reference checks happen before candidates reach you.

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Honest Feedback

If your expectations don't match the market, we'll tell you. Better to adjust early than waste weeks on an impossible search.

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Ongoing Support

Our job doesn't end at offer acceptance. We check in during probation to ensure a smooth transition.

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2,400+

Successful Placements

850+

Businesses Served

94%

Retention After 12 Months

18

Days Average Time to Hire

Sectors We Serve

Industry Experience

Our consultants bring specialist knowledge across multiple sectors, ensuring we understand the nuances of your industry.

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Technology

Developers, product managers, data scientists, and tech leadership for startups and scale-ups.

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Finance

Accountants, financial analysts, compliance officers, and finance directors for growing firms.

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Healthcare

Clinical staff, practice managers, and administrative professionals for private practices.

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Manufacturing

Engineers, quality managers, and operations specialists for production environments.

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Retail & E-commerce

Buyers, merchandisers, marketing professionals, and store management.

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Construction

Project managers, quantity surveyors, and site supervisors for contractors and developers.

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Whether you have an immediate vacancy or want to discuss your future talent strategy, we're here to help.

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