Pricing Approach
Transparent Pricing Built Around Your Business
Every recruitment business is different. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all fee, we build pricing around your client portfolio, funding requirements, growth plans and future support needs.
This ensures you invest in a solution that empowers your business to operate more efficiently, manage risk and scale with confidence.
Why There's No Standard Rate
The cost of funding and outsourced back office recruitment services depends on several factors unique to your business. Just as no two agencies have the same client base, growth plans or cash flow requirements, no two pricing structures are identical.
Our goal is simple: provide the most competitive solution for your circumstances while delivering exceptional value beyond funding alone.
How we calculate your fee
Risk Profile
We consider the overall risk profile of your client portfolio and debtor book. Creditworthiness / Client Payment Terms / Industry Sector / Revenue Concentration.
Recruitment Model
We discuss your priorities and the level of operational support your business requires. Contractor Payroll / Statements of Work / Perm Funding / Non-funded Perm.
Funding Requirements
We explore the scale of funding required, your growth projections and expansion plans. Contractor Numbers / Invoice Volumes / Monthly Revenue / Geographic Coverage.
More Than Funding
Our approach is different. With 3R, your solution and funding is inclusive of:
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A powerful back office. Our platform helps streamline the entire contractor lifecycle.
- A dedicated team. Working alongside you. Technology is only part of the solution. Our experienced team provide the rest.
- Complete fee transparency. Straightforward single-fee pricing with no hidden charges, unexpected costs or unnecessary overheads.
Compliant contractor management including IR35 tools and easy status tracking
Easy timesheet & expenses entry and approvals with no restrictive deadlines
Purchase Order management and client debt tracking
Fast credit checking and timely client invoicing
Accurate contractor payroll, including daily payment processing
Weekly recruiter margin payments, with detailed statements
Real-time reporting & customisable dashboards
Integrations with CRM, compliance, accounting and U.S. EOR platforms
Professional and proactive credit control
Ongoing funding, credit and risk management support
Flexibility for complex client invoicing & payroll requirements
Responsive account management focussed on helping your business grow
COMPLETE FEE TRANSPARENCY
You only pay when you use our solution, so we’re never a fixed overhead burden.
Our single fixed fee is charged on the lower NET invoice value, excluding VAT. Many providers calculate their fee on the higher gross invoice value, including VAT, which can significantly increase your overall costs.
For example, on a £5,000 invoice plus VAT, our fee is calculated on £5,000, not £6,000.
No monthly service fees. No set-up or transfer fees. No back-office platform costs. No user licence fees. No unexpected admin fees. No late payment penalties. No overtrading fees. No renewal fees.
Premium Service. Better Value.
Choosing a funding partner is about more than securing capital. It's about investing in the people, systems and expertise that support your business every day.
Our clients partner with us because they value operational excellence, responsive support and the confidence that comes from working with specialists who understand recruitment.
Through a combination of unrestricted funding, technology and experienced back-office support, we help agencies to:
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Operate compliantly and reduce risk
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Minimise administration and free up internal resource
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Improve cash flow and profitability
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Deliver a better experience for clients and contractors
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Scale confidently as the business grows
For many recruitment businesses, these benefits create a competitive advantage and provide the operational foundations needed to grow with confidence for years to come.
Pricing Philosophy
Every proposal our team create is built around three principles:
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Transparency - You'll understand exactly what you're paying for.
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Flexibility - Pricing will reflect your current requirements.
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Long-term value - We’ll show the growth focussed value we add.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does recruitment funding cost?
There is no standard rate for recruitment funding. Every recruitment business has different funding requirements, client profiles, growth plans and support needs. Providers also differ significantly in their pricing models and what is included within their headline fees.
The most effective way to understand the true cost is through a tailored proposal, ensuring you can compare solutions on a like-for-like basis.
How is recruitment funding pricing calculated?
At 3R, we don't apply a one-size-fits-all fee. Instead, we build pricing around the specific characteristics of your business.
When calculating your proposal, we take into account factors such as your client portfolio, recruitment model, funding requirements, payment terms, growth plans and operational support needs.
This enables us to recommend a solution and fee structure that accurately reflects the level of funding, service and support required.
What is included in recruitment funding costs?
Unlike many funding providers, our solution includes more than access to capital.
As standard, your fee includes funding, back-office technology supporting contractor management and payroll, client invoicing, credit control, compliance and reporting, together with ongoing support from our specialist team.
Why do recruitment funding providers charge different rates?
Funding providers offer different levels of service, technology, support and flexibility.
Some focus solely on funding, while others provide integrated solutions that combine funding, back-office operations and specialist support.
Technology is another important differentiator. Platform capabilities, automation, reporting and user experience can vary significantly between providers and have a major impact on efficiency, compliance and scalability.
When comparing proposals, it's important to consider the overall solution and long-term value, not just the headline fee. We always recommend requesting a platform demonstration and customer references before making a decision.
Can I get funding without payroll services?
No. Our contractor funding solution works hand in hand with our back-office platform and operational support services, helping ensure accurate payroll, strong compliance, effective risk management and complete visibility across the funding process. For US operations, we also integrate with leading Employer of Record (EOR) providers.
For permanent recruitment, we offer the ultimate flexibility. Agencies can choose, on a placement-by-placement basis, whether fees are funded and paid on invoice or remain unfunded and paid when received from the client.
How do I get a recruitment funding quote?
Simply tell us about your business, funding requirements and growth plans. We'll discuss your objectives, review your requirements and provide a tailored proposal outlining the recommended solution and associated fees.
Get a QuoteGet Your Tailored Quote
Tell us about your agency and we'll provide a bespoke recruitment funding proposal based on your requirements, client profile and support needs.