Why More UK Businesses Are Switching To Step Ahead

Reduce costs with offshore hiring

Cut staffing costs by 50% or more.

No UK employment law risk

You supervise, we remain the employer.

Top Talent

We source talented international remote employees to bridge the talent gap.

Offshore staffing solutions for UK businesses
Offshore staffing solutions for UK businesses
Offshore staffing solutions for UK businesses

Fluent in English

All candidates are tested for communication and culture fit.

You choose from a fully vetted shortlist

No CV dumps.

Trusted for 28 Years

We are a UK company that has been trusted by UK businesses for 28 years.

Work UK hours

Seamless integration into your business.

How It Works

You Define the Role

You provide the job description and requirements — we’ll help refine the scope if needed to attract the right candidates.

You Define the Role

You provide the job description and requirements — we’ll help refine the scope if needed to attract the right candidates.

You Define the Role

You provide the job description and requirements — we’ll help refine the scope if needed to attract the right candidates.

We Vet and Shortlist

Our team rigorously vets candidates and presents a curated shortlist of top talent aligned with your needs.

We Vet and Shortlist

Our team rigorously vets candidates and presents a curated shortlist of top talent aligned with your needs.

We Vet and Shortlist

Our team rigorously vets candidates and presents a curated shortlist of top talent aligned with your needs.

You Interview & Select

You meet the shortlisted candidates and decide who’s the best fit for your team.

You Interview & Select

You meet the shortlisted candidates and decide who’s the best fit for your team.

You Interview & Select

You meet the shortlisted candidates and decide who’s the best fit for your team.

We Offer Simple Monthly Payments

Our affordable offshore service has no recruitment or onboarding fees — just straightforward, transparent monthly billing.

We Offer Simple Monthly Payments

Our affordable offshore service has no recruitment or onboarding fees — just straightforward, transparent monthly billing.

We Offer Simple Monthly Payments

Our affordable offshore service has no recruitment or onboarding fees — just straightforward, transparent monthly billing.

We Handle the Admin

We take care of contracts, payroll, and compliance, so you don’t have to.

We Handle the Admin

We take care of contracts, payroll, and compliance, so you don’t have to.

We Handle the Admin

We take care of contracts, payroll, and compliance, so you don’t have to.

You Manage the Talent

Your chosen hire integrates into your team and works under your direction, just like a regular employee.

You Manage the Talent

Your chosen hire integrates into your team and works under your direction, just like a regular employee.

You Manage the Talent

Your chosen hire integrates into your team and works under your direction, just like a regular employee.

Roles We Help You Fill

We don’t just match job titles — we undertake a bespoke search for every role, because no two businesses (or briefs) are the same.

Our offshore professionals are placed into carefully matched roles where they can contribute meaningfully and consistently. Some of the most common functions we support include:

How Step Ahead Compares to Other Offshore Providers

What Could You Save?

Our savings calculator provides an illustrative estimate of how much you could save with Remote Workforce Solutions. Based on typical UK salaries and 20% minimum on-costs (covering National Insurance and pensions), it excludes benefits like private medical and life insurance—meaning your actual savings could be even higher.

All equipment—PCs, laptops, and screens—is included in our pricing, offering further cost advantages. Exact savings depend on the role’s requirements, including skills and experience.

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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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Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

How is offshoring different from outsourcing?

What kind of roles can be offshored?

What hours do offshore staff work?

How do you ensure the quality of offshore staff?

What are the cost savings?

How does Step Ahead handle compliance?

Can I trial the service before committing?

How do I get started?

How is offshoring different from outsourcing?

What kind of roles can be offshored?

What hours do offshore staff work?

How do you ensure the quality of offshore staff?

What are the cost savings?

How does Step Ahead handle compliance?

Can I trial the service before committing?

How do I get started?

How is offshoring different from outsourcing?

What kind of roles can be offshored?

What hours do offshore staff work?

How do you ensure the quality of offshore staff?

What are the cost savings?

How does Step Ahead handle compliance?

Can I trial the service before committing?

How do I get started?