We get it. When a vacancy pops up—especially for a key role like a Customer Service Manager—the first instinct is often, “We’ll just pop it on Indeed and sort it ourselves.”
But have you ever stopped to really work out the true cost of “doing it yourself”?
Let’s break it down.
The DIY Route – Advertising on a Job Board
You post the role for two weeks on a Job Board, targeting a £35K salary role.
Writing the advert – that’s at least 1 hour of your Office Manager’s time (£20).
Promoting the advert – you’ll probably want to use the premium rate for better visibility.
That’s £21/day, which racks up to £295 + VAT for just two weeks.
Stretch it to a more realistic four weeks? You’re looking at around £705 total.
And don’t forget — what do you get for that £705?
An “urgently hiring” label. (Exciting, but does it really bring the right candidates?)
Then Come the Applications…
On average, you’ll get around 122 applications.
Sounds great, right? But wait…
- How many are based in the UK?
- How many have the right skills?
- Are they applying seriously—or mass applying to everything?
- Are they even looking for full-time, or is it just a “maybe”?
The Hidden Time Costs
Sorting through all those CVs?
- At least 5 hours of your Office Manager’s time to screen properly (£100).
- Another 2 hours contacting potential candidates and arranging interviews (£40).
- Plus another 2 hours liaising with your Senior Line Manager (£40).
That’s £220 right there—before you’ve even met anyone!
Interviewing?
- Your Senior Line Manager (salary around £60K) – two full days interviewing 8 candidates = £465.
- Your Office Manager assisting = £250.
Follow-ups, feedback, second interviews?
- Add another 3 hours (£60).
So, by the time you’ve reached your second interview shortlist, you’ve spent around £1,900 – and that’s a conservative estimate!
Now, Compare That to One to One Recruitment
With us, it’s simple:
- Expert job advert writing included
- Top UK job boards covered
- Targeted social media promotion
- All applicant acknowledgements taken care of
- Applications delivered directly to you
- One-off, fixed fee – no hidden surprises
All for just £295 + VAT.
So, What’s Your Time—and Peace of Mind—Really Worth?
When you stack up the cost, time, hassle, and risk of DIY recruiting against our fixed fee solution, the answer becomes crystal clear.
Why spend nearly £2,000 (not to mention weeks of disruption) when you could have expert support at a fraction of the cost?
If you’re ready to hire smarter (and keep your sanity), let’s chat!
Call us today on 01904 769142.