Spinwell Startups
Hire talent · Flat fee

One fixed fee.
Agreed before we start.

Permanent placements for funded startups. Transparent pricing, 100k+ pre-vetted candidates, shortlist in five working days.

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Flat Fee Placement

One fixed fee, agreed before we start. No percentage of salary. Ever.

Flat fee
Pricing
5 days
Shortlist
6 months Engage
Support
What's included

Every detail. No fine print.

A single, transparent scope. Everything below is part of the fee, never an upsell at offer stage.

  • Dedicated startup recruitment lead
  • Access to 100k+ pre-vetted candidates
  • Role scoping and market mapping
  • Shortlist in 5 working days
  • Structured interview support
  • Offer negotiation and reference checks
  • 6 months Spinwell Engage included
  • No percentage of salary. Ever.
How it works

4 steps. No mystery.

01
1

Brief

We meet your founders, scope the role, agree the flat fee in writing.

02
2

Source

We map the market and reach into our 100k+ candidate network.

03
3

Shortlist

You receive a shortlist of vetted candidates in 5 working days.

04
4

Place

We manage interviews, offer, references. Then Engage stays with you.

Pricing

How we charge.
Nothing hidden.

Every fee is agreed in writing before any work begins. No percentage of salary. No extras at offer stage. What we quote is what you pay.

Quote within 24 hours of brief.
How we charge
Flat fee. Fixed before we start

No percentage of salary. No surprise invoices.

Agreed upfront, in writing
No percentage of salary
No surprise invoices
Engage included where applicable
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The math

Flat fee vs % of salary.

A £90k hire on a typical 20% model costs you £18,000. Our flat fee doesn't move when the salary does. Same search. Same network. Predictable cost.

Traditional agency
15–25%of base salary
  • Fee moves with salary, bigger hire, bigger bill
  • Quote at offer stage, not at brief
  • Incentive to push higher salaries
  • Replacement guarantee on their terms
  • Disappears the day the offer is signed
Spinwell flat fee
One number

Agreed in writing before any work begins.

  • Same fee whether the salary is £60k or £160k
  • Quoted at brief, never at offer stage
  • Aligned to fit, not to inflate salaries
  • Replacement terms agreed upfront
  • 6 months Spinwell Engage included after day one
£90k hire
Typical mid-senior role
£18,000
20% agency cost
Save thousands
On a single Spinwell flat fee
"Our goal is simple: an offer signed in three weeks, with the same fee we agreed on day one. No surprises, no percentage games. That's how recruitment should work."
Our commitment
Fixed fee, clear timeline, no hidden costs
FAQ

Things founders always ask.

Still unsure? Talk to us. We'll answer in plain English.

How is the fee actually calculated?
We look at role seniority, market scarcity, and expected time-to-hire. You get one number, in writing, before any sourcing starts.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
Replacement terms are agreed upfront in your engagement letter, plus Spinwell Engage flags issues early, most often before they become exits.
Do you really never charge a percentage?
Correct. Same flat fee whether the salary lands at £60k or £160k. We are not incentivised to inflate offers.
How fast is a shortlist?
Five working days is typical. Niche or executive roles may take longer. We'll tell you at brief.
Is Spinwell Engage really free?
Yes. Six months of structured check-ins is included on every flat fee placement. No bolt-on, no upsell.
Spinwell Engage, always included

Every flat fee placement includes 6 months of Spinwell Engage post-placement support.

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