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Crew Mentors

Executive Recruitment Agencies — REC-Backed Hires

Vetted shortlist in 7 days — screened, referenced, 90-day guarantee.

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Crew Mentors places executive professionals across the UK — permanent, contract and temp — sourced from a vetted pool and matched to your brief. It's part of our Recruitment Agencies across the UK.

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Why Crew Mentors

We screen every candidate we put forward for skills, references and right to work. As REC members, we're confident enough to stand behind our permanent placements.

In executive recruitment we vet for leadership track record, board references and right to work.

Who we place
Best Executive Recruitment Agencies: Roles We Place

Our executive placements span permanent, contract and temp:

Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial OfficerChief Operating OfficerManaging DirectorNon-Executive DirectorDirector of OperationsVP / Head of FunctionDivisional Director
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Credentials & checks we verify for executive
  • Verified leadership track record and board references
  • Relevant professional/chartered qualification
  • Right-to-work verification
  • In-depth referencing and due diligence
  • IoD (Institute of Directors) membership where applicable
Executive hiring demand across the UK

Succession planning and transformation agendas drive demand for proven senior leaders.

Questions, answered
Are recruitment agencies worth it?

They're worth it when speed, reach or screening matter; the fee is contingent on a placement, so an unfilled role costs you nothing.

How much do recruitment agencies charge?

Permanent hires are a percentage of salary; temp and contract is an hourly margin — quoted up front, candidates never charged.

How much do recruitment agencies charge per hour?

For temp and contract staff, agencies charge an hourly rate that covers the worker's pay plus a margin for employment costs and service. We confirm the exact rate before the assignment starts.

What is a recruitment agency?

It's a business that sources and vets candidates on behalf of employers, filling permanent, temp and contract roles.

Do recruitment agencies need a licence in the UK?

Permanent placement is a licensing-exempt activity in the UK — we lead with REC membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references and right-to-work checks). Crew Mentors operates under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, enforced by the Fair Work Agency. Worker supply into regulated sectors (agriculture, horticulture, shellfish and associated food processing) is covered by a GLAA licence.

Licensed & Compliant
Recruitment licensing & compliance

Permanent placement is a licensing-exempt activity in the UK — we lead with REC membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references and right-to-work checks). Crew Mentors operates under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, enforced by the Fair Work Agency. Worker supply into regulated sectors (agriculture, horticulture, shellfish and associated food processing) is covered by a GLAA licence.

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