Acorn
Flat Fee Recruitment Made Simple
Flat fees. No surprises. Professional recruitment support at a price that works for your business.
Acorn is our straightforward, flat-fee recruitment service – designed for SMEs who want quality hiring support without percentage-based fees.
Transparent, Fixed Pricing
Up to £25,000
£1,599 + VAT
£25,001–£27,000
£1,649 + VAT
£27,001–£28,000
£1,699 + VAT
£28,001–£30,000
£1,799 + VAT
Above £30,000
Half-price Oak Exclusive Service – 7.5% of basic salary + VAT
Enjoy our premium, full-service recruitment support at half the usual fee.
Payment split: 50% upon instruction of assignment and 50% once a candidate is offered.
Important: Acorn does not include a refund or replacement guarantee. All fees are non-refundable once the campaign begins. All prices exclude VAT.
Why Businesses Choose Acorn
Budget-friendly fixed pricing
Know your costs upfront with transparent fees.
Fast advert turnaround
Your vacancy live within 24 hours.
Priority support
Your role gets dedicated attention from briefing to offer.
Professional standards
Compliance checks, pre-screening, and 6-month check-ins.
Big Roles, Bigger Savings
Acorn covers flat fees up to £30,000 — and when your role goes higher, your savings do too. For positions above £30,000, you automatically receive 50% off our Oak Exclusive Service fee. The same dedicated, high-quality support — at half the usual cost.
Ready to Make Recruitment Easier?
Spend less time chasing CVs and more time growing your business. With Acorn, recruitment is clear, cost-effective, and human.
Let’s Talk
Need advice before you start? Our friendly team is happy to help.
Alcester: 01789 532220 |
Redditch: 01527 911700 |
Email: admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk