You’ve probably seen the phrase “earn six figures working for yourself” a hundred times online.
Most of the time, it’s vague, over-promised, or wrapped in hustle culture.

But in recruitment — done right — it’s actually achievable.
Because if you know how to win clients, deliver results, and manage your time, you already have the foundations of a six-figure fractional recruitment business.

You just need the structure to make it work.

At Jiggle, that’s exactly what we help recruiters build — a smarter, fairer, and more flexible way to earn big while staying balanced.

What “Fractional Recruitment” Really Means

A fractional recruiter works with clients on a part-time or project basis — not tied to one desk, one employer, or one rigid way of working.

Instead of billing through an agency and handing most of it back, you partner directly with clients and earn what you’re actually worth.

You might:
⭐ Manage several client relationships on monthly retainers
⭐ Fill specialist roles for growing SMEs
⭐ Support scale-ups after investment
⭐ Balance client work around family, travel, or side ventures

It’s not hustle culture.
It’s smart, focused, fair work.

The Blueprint for a Six-Figure Fractional Recruitment Business

Here’s how experienced recruiters are building sustainable six-figure incomes through Jiggle’s fair-fee model.

1️⃣ Define Your Value

Start with what you know best.

You don’t need a niche — but you do need clarity.
Ask yourself:
💬 Which clients get the best results from me?
💬 Which roles do I instinctively understand?
💬 Where do I add real value — speed, service, or deep market knowledge?

That’s your sweet spot.
Fractional clients pay for expertise, not effort.

2️⃣ Build Retainer-Style Relationships

Consistency beats chaos.
A recruiter working with three to five fractional clients can easily generate six-figure earnings.

Each client might pay:
⭐ A monthly retainer
⭐ Or a fixed fee for a set number of placements

The result?
Predictable income, deeper partnerships, and zero cold-calling panic.

💬 “I used to chase one-off deals. Now I have four ongoing clients and haven’t opened a job board in months.”
— Rebecca, Fractional Recruiter, Jiggle Network

3️⃣ Price for Value — Not Hours

You’re a recruitment expert.
Your clients pay for outcomes:
⭐ Strong hires
⭐ Smooth processes
⭐ Trusted partnership

When you’re part of a fair-fee network like Jiggle, you keep the majority of your billings — not hand them back in overheads.

That’s how recruiters scale income without scaling hours.

4️⃣ Use Systems That Scale

You can’t grow a business on spreadsheets alone.

With Jiggle, every recruiter gets:
📊 CRM + job board tools
🧾 Invoicing, contracts, compliance
💬 Collaboration opportunities
🧠 Mentoring from people who’ve built recruitment businesses successfully

You focus on delivery — Jiggle handles the back end.

💬 “I doubled my client base in six months — and it’s still manageable.”
— James, Tech Recruiter, Jiggle Network

5️⃣ Earn Beyond Your Own Desk

This is where the Jiggle Network makes the difference.

You can earn extra income when:
🤝 Another recruiter passes you a role they’re too busy for
🤝 You take on specialist roles from someone else
🤝 You fill roles generated by Jiggle’s dedicated business development team

Even quiet months stay steady because opportunities flow through the network.

💬 “Even on slow months, there’s always something coming through from another recruiter or the BD team.”
— Holly, Healthcare Recruiter, Jiggle Network

6️⃣ Work to Live — Not Live to Work

Six figures isn’t the goal.
Freedom is.

Fractional recruitment gives you the power to:
✨ Work school hours
✨ Travel
✨ Take long weekends
✨ Build a brand
✨ Or simply rebalance your life

You choose the rhythm.
The income follows the value you bring.

What a Six-Figure Year Can Actually Look Like

Here’s a realistic breakdown from recruiters in the Jiggle Network:

Clients	Average Monthly Fee	Approx. Annual Earnings
3 clients	£2,500 per month	£90,000+
4 clients	£2,750 per month	£120,000+
5 clients	£3,000 per month	£150,000+

Network referrals & Jiggle roles → ongoing extra income

This is how recruiters build stable, flexible earnings without giving up their personal life.

Ready to Build Yours?

If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to earn fairly, build consistent income, and design a lifestyle that works for you — this is your moment.

You don’t have to start from scratch.
You don’t have to go it alone.

👉 Download our free guide: “How to Earn More as a Fractional Recruiter.”
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