Avoid expensive recruitment agency fees with Ari's fixed-fee recruitment support service.
If you're a small business owner or hiring manager, you've probably noticed recruitment getting more expensive. And it's not your imagination.
Recruitment agencies charge 15–25% of salary
That's £6,000–£10,000 for a £40k hire
Job board costs are climbing
Indeed sponsored posts can hit £500+ for a single role
DIY hiring eats your time
Writing ads, screening CVs, chasing candidates — easily 20+ hours per role
Most SMEs can hire themselves. You know what you need. But the admin workload is brutal, and frankly, you've got better things to do than read 80 CVs.
That's the trap: agencies are expensive, but doing it yourself takes too long. What if there was something in between?
Let's be honest about what a traditional agency costs compared to fixed fee support like Ari.
| Salary | Agency Fee (20%) | Ari Fixed Fee | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £6,000 | £695–£1,295 | £5,005–£5,305 |
| £40,000 | £8,000 | £695–£1,295 | £7,005–£7,305 |
| £50,000 | £10,000 | £695–£1,295 | £9,005–£9,305 |
| £60,000 | £12,000 | £695–£1,295 | £11,005–£11,305 |
That's a saving of over 85% compared to traditional agency fees.
Ari isn't a replacement for recruitment agencies. We're a cheaper alternative for SMEs who want professional hiring support without the percentage fees.
Here's how it works: you pay a flat fee (from £695 for 30 days), and we handle the time-consuming bits of recruitment — writing ads, posting them, screening CVs, conducting initial interviews, and presenting you with a shortlist.
You stay in control. You make the final hiring decision. We just take the admin workload off your plate and keep your recruitment spend predictable.
You know exactly what you'll pay upfront. No surprises, no percentage fees that scale with salary.
We handle the admin workload so you can focus on running your business, not sifting through CVs.
We actively source candidates, not just wait for applications. Get people who aren't on every agency's list.
We present shortlists, you make hiring decisions. No pressure, no pushy sales tactics.
Each campaign is 30 days. No ongoing commitments. Use Ari when you need to hire, not before.
Hire one person or five — your per-hire cost stays the same. Perfect for growing businesses.
Let's have a quick chat about your recruitment needs. No pressure, no sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether Ari can help.
Fixed fees from £695. No percentage charges. No long term contracts.