Great Hires.
Global Talent.
UK Standards.
No Recruitment Fees
No Onboarding Fees
Fully Vetted Talent
Cut staffing costs by 50% without cutting corners.
Hire fully vetted offshore professionals with ease - who work UK hours, speak fluent English, and become an integral part of your team. You choose. You manage. We handle the rest.
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.
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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£25,000
UK Salary
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£5,000
On Cost
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£30,000
UK Total
£30,000
UK Total
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£15,900
Remote Workforce Cost
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£14,100
Savings
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£25,000
UK Salary
+
£5,000
On Cost
=
£30,000
UK Total
£30,000
UK Total
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£15,900
Remote Workforce Cost
=
£14,100
Savings
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.”
“The Step Ahead team have been a dream to work with.”
“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.”
