Why Choose Step Ahead?

Most agencies just sell a service. We help you choose the right one.

Step Ahead is a consultative recruitment partner, not a one-size-fits-all agency. With over 28 years' experience, we take time to understand your goals and guide you toward the best solution, whether that's offshore, onshore, temp, perm, or funded recruitment.

London Based

UK-Registered Business

London Based

UK-Registered Business

London Based

UK-Registered Business

Up To 50%

Savings

Up To 50%

Savings

Up To 50%

Savings

Trusted

By Hundreds of Clients

Trusted

By Hundreds of Clients

Trusted

By Hundreds of Clients

Roles We Can Place

Digital Marketing Executives

Digital Marketing Executives

Digital Marketing Executives

Content Creators & Copywriters

Content Creators & Copywriters

Content Creators & Copywriters

Paid Ads Specialists (Google, Meta, LinkedIn)

Paid Ads Specialists (Google, Meta, LinkedIn)

Paid Ads Specialists (Google, Meta, LinkedIn)

Email Marketing Executives

Email Marketing Executives

Email Marketing Executives

Marketing Assistants & Coordinators

Marketing Assistants & Coordinators

Marketing Assistants & Coordinators

CRM & Automation Specialists

CRM & Automation Specialists

CRM & Automation Specialists

Graphic Designers & Canva Creators

Graphic Designers & Canva Creators

Graphic Designers & Canva Creators

Generalist Marketing Support

Generalist Marketing Support

Generalist Marketing Support

SEO & SEM Experts

SEO & SEM Experts

SEO & SEM Experts

Social Media Managers

Social Media Managers

Social Media Managers

Don’t see your exact role? We’ll still search for it. Every hire is bespoke.

What You Get

If you’re tired of poor service, inflated rates, and recruiters who don’t ‘get’ your business - work with us.

Offshore Staff -  Save Around 50% on Salary Costs

Get fully vetted, English-speaking remote professionals who work UK hours and integrate seamlessly into your team.

No

Placement Fees

No

Placement Fees

No

Placement Fees

1

Simple Monthly Invoice

1

Simple Monthly Invoice

1

Simple Monthly Invoice

No

Hidden Fees

No

Hidden Fees

No

Hidden Fees

See What You Can Save

Enter the UK salary for your role to instantly reveal your potential savings.

£

£25,000

UK Salary

+

£5,000

On Cost

=

£30,000

UK Total

£30,000

UK Total

-

£15,900

Offshore Staff Cost

=

£14,100

Savings

Enter the UK salary for your role to instantly reveal your potential savings.

£

£25,000

UK Salary

+

£5,000

On Cost

=

£30,000

UK Total

£30,000

UK Total

-

£15,900

Offshore Staff Cost

=

£14,100

Savings

We’re Not a Job Board. We’re a Partner.

With Step Ahead, you’re not just working with another recruiter -  you’re working with a team that’s helped businesses hire smarter for over 28 years.

We’ve been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, accredited by the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard, and consistently deliver award-winning recruitment and training services across London and the UK.

We’re a UK-registered social enterprise - values-led, commercially sharp, and focused on getting it right the first time.

No bloated fees.

No mismatched CVs.

No pushy salespeople.

Just clear advice. Great candidates. And a recruitment partner who actually listens.

Testimonials

  • “Step Ahead provides a professional and forward-thinking approach to recruitment. Their team is supportive, responsive, and truly focused on helping both candidates and employers succeed. A great partner in employability solutions.”

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  • “The Step Ahead team have been a dream to work with.”

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  • “Step Ahead have been dedicated to helping us fill vacancies .... They have taken the time to get to know the business and effectively screen candidates for our roles, even those that are very specific, which we struggle to find. We appreciate all their hard work and passion.”

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