Recruitment does not stop being a viable career when life changes.
Yet many experienced recruiters leave agencies every year because rigid structures fail to support parents and carers. School runs, caring responsibilities, unexpected appointments and real life simply do not fit neatly into traditional recruitment models.
That does not mean talent disappears. It means the model needs to change.
Flexibility without compromise
Independent recruitment allows professionals to build careers that work around real responsibilities, not against them.
š¶ Work around caring commitments without apology
š¼ Stay active, credible and respected in the industry
ā° Control when and how work happens
š· Earn fairly for outcomes, not hours spent at a desk
Experience matters more than presenteeism. Results matter more than rigid schedules.
Recruiters who understand their market, manage relationships well and deliver quality outcomes do not need to be watched to perform.
They need trust, autonomy and the right infrastructure behind them.
A career that adapts with you
Flexible recruitment models give parents and carers the chance to stay in the profession they are good at, without sacrificing family, health or stability.
Recruitment that fits real life is not a compromise. It is a smarter way to work.
š Recruitment that fits real life is possible. Read more with Jiggle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can parents work flexibly in recruitment?
Yes. Independent models allow recruiters to control their schedules, workload and availability.
Q: Does flexibility reduce earning potential?
No. Many recruiters earn more independently due to fairer, clearer income structures.
