Frequently Asked Questions

Ari is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service designed for UK SMEs. We work as your in-house recruiter for a fixed monthly cost, handling everything from job adverts to candidate screening. Unlike traditional agencies that charge 15-25% of salary, we charge a transparent fixed fee.

Ari works in-house style for a fixed cost, not percentage-based fees. Key differences:

• Fixed monthly cost (£695-£995) vs 15-25% of salary
• Your interests come first (not profit from higher salaries)
• Dedicated recruiter who learns your business
• Long-term partnership, not transactional
• Complete transparency in pricing and process

Ari is ideal for:

• UK SMEs hiring 1-5 people per year
• Businesses tired of expensive agency fees
• Companies without internal recruitment teams
• Trades, engineering, commercial, and operational roles
• Businesses wanting control of their hiring process

Our pricing is simple:

• Core Package: £695 for 30 days (includes dedicated recruiter, job adverts, screening, and shortlisting)
• Add-ons: Sourcing (£200), AI Talent Boost (£200), Placement Replacement (£100)
• Full Package: £995 (save £200) - includes everything

No percentage fees. No hidden costs.

The £695 Core Package includes:

• Dedicated recruiter assigned to your account
• Professional job advert creation
• Multi-platform job board advertising
• CV screening and candidate shortlisting
• Initial phone interviews with candidates
• Interview coordination and scheduling
• Ongoing support throughout the 30-day period

Add-ons enhance your recruitment campaign:

• Sourcing Add-On (£200): We actively search for candidates using professional tools. Ideal for hard-to-fill roles or when you want proactive sourcing beyond job applications.
• AI Talent Boost (£200): Premium sponsored advertising for greater visibility and faster applications. Great when you need to hire quickly.
• Placement Replacement (£100): If your hire leaves within 30 days, we rerun the campaign at no extra cost. Added peace of mind.

Yes! One Ari package covers one role, but there's no limit to how many candidates you can hire from that campaign. If you're hiring for multiple roles simultaneously, we can discuss bulk pricing.

A typical timeline is 3-4 weeks, but this varies by role and market conditions:

• Days 1-2: Initial consultation and job advert creation
• Days 3-7: Job adverts go live and applications come in
• Days 8-14: We screen CVs and conduct phone interviews
• Days 15-21: You receive shortlist and conduct final interviews
• Days 22-30: Offer, acceptance, and onboarding

Within 24 hours of signing up, your dedicated recruiter will contact you to schedule an initial consultation. We'll discuss the role, your company culture, requirements, and create a job advert together. Once approved, we'll launch your campaign and start sourcing candidates immediately.

We're confident in our process, but if we don't present any suitable candidates within the 30-day period, we'll work with you to understand why and adjust our approach. In rare cases where no progress is made, we can discuss extending the campaign or alternative solutions.

No long-term contracts. Each Ari package covers 30 days of recruitment support for one role. If you want to hire again, simply book another campaign. No lock-in, no commitments beyond the single 30-day period you've paid for.