Split Fee is live for UK recruitment agencies.

How a split placement works, step by step

From posting an anonymised candidate or vacancy through to the fee landing in your account: the four stages of a split, and who does what at each one.

Split fee recruitment works by letting two agencies team up on one placement: one brings the candidate, the other brings the vacancy, and they share the fee when the hire completes. On Split Fee, that whole process runs for you, from the first anonymised match through to the final payment. Here is what it looks like, step by step: what you post, how a match is found and accepted, when candidate details are revealed, and how the fee is invoiced and paid out once the placement completes.

1

Post anonymised candidates or vacancies

List what you have or what you need, without revealing candidate or client identities. Your data stays protected until both sides agree to connect.

2

Smart matching finds opportunities

Our algorithm analyses skills, geographic location, salary expectations, and seniority to surface the strongest matches across all recruiters on the platform.

3

Accept matches and connect

Both sides must agree before any details are revealed. Once a match is accepted, you can view full candidate and vacancy information and start collaborating.

4

Place together, split the fee

When the candidate is placed, each recruiter receives 45% of the fee with Split Fee taking 10%. The platform handles invoicing and payment collection automatically.

A worked example

Say a London agency has a strong finance candidate on their books, and a Manchester agency has a vacancy that fits. Neither could bill the role alone. Working the split together, they share a £18,000 permanent placement fee like this:

Candidate-side agency

£8,100

45%

Vacancy-side agency

£8,100

45%

Split Fee platform fee

£1,800

10%

Both agencies bill £8,100 from a candidate and a vacancy that were each earning nothing. The platform fee only applies once the placement completes, and the invoicing and payment split are handled for you. For the full picture on splits, agreements, and rebates, read the complete guide to split fee recruitment, or see what Split Fee offers agencies.

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Split Fee is live for UK-registered recruitment agencies. Create your account and start matching today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a split fee in recruitment?

A split fee arrangement is when two recruiters collaborate on a placement. One provides the candidate and the other provides the vacancy. When the candidate is placed, the recruitment fee is split between them. Split Fee automates this process, handling matching, agreements, invoicing, and payments so you can focus on recruiting.

How does recruiter collaboration work on Split Fee?

Recruiters post anonymised candidates or vacancies to the platform. Our matching algorithm identifies opportunities based on skills, location, salary, and seniority. When both sides agree to a match, candidate and vacancy details are revealed. After a successful placement, Split Fee handles the fee split and invoicing automatically.

Is my candidate data safe?

All candidate data is anonymised until both sides mutually agree to share details. We use bank-level encryption, strict access controls, and are fully GDPR compliant. Your candidates and clients remain protected at every stage.

What fees does Split Fee charge?

Split Fee takes a 10% platform fee from the total recruitment fee. Each recruiter receives 45% of the fee. All fees are agreed up front before you start working together. No hidden costs or surprises. The platform handles invoicing and payment collection automatically.

How does the matching algorithm work?

Our algorithm analyses multiple dimensions including skills, job titles, geographic location, salary expectations, and seniority level. It scores every candidate against every vacancy across all recruiters on the platform, surfacing the strongest matches first. Matches from the same company are automatically excluded.

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