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We take recruitment to the next level with an obsessive focus on excellence, relationship-building, and finding the perfect fit for your team. Our Consultants act as trusted advisors to both candidates and clients, offering expert guidance throughout the interview and offer process. It’s not just about filling a role - it’s about ensuring long-term success for everyone involved.
While you’ll have a single point of contact, a dedicated team of 2-3 specialists works behind the scenes to ensure we find the right fit for your role. Leveraging our specialist networks, AI and automation, we maintain the highest standards and deliver outstanding results in sourcing top candidates.
We ensure that every candidate is fully prepared and understands the role’s requirements, so you can focus on interviewing the right fit. With clear communication and detailed feedback at every stage, we make sure you have everything you need to make informed decisions.
We understand the importance of getting the offer and placement process right. Acting as a trusted advisor, our Consultants work closely with both you, the client and candidate to ensure everyone is informed at every stage. From offer negotiations to onboarding, our focus is on delivering a seamless experience. It’s about more than just securing a placement - it’s about setting up long-term success for both your business and the candidate.
Our work doesn’t stop on a candidate’s first day. We stay connected with both you and the candidate, making sure they settle in smoothly and that you’re happy with their performance. We’re proud of the long-term relationships we build, staying in touch and offering support throughout their time with you to ensure ongoing success for both sides.
Our dedicated back-office team is passionately committed to contractor care, payroll, and compliance. We take pride in delivering excellence, ensuring every contractor you hire undergoes a thorough yet seamless vetting process before starting. With a relentless focus on accuracy, we are proud to maintain a 100% track record of paying contractors on time.
With the updates to off-payroll working now in force, this does not mean your organisation has to stop utilising flexible, highly skilled contract resources or automatically incur the cost of on-payroll PAYE. It simply means you need to be prepared and work with an agency that can guide you through what should be a painless process ensuring HMRC compliance.
IR35 is not new legislation; it has been in place since 2000. Prior to April 2021, contractors were responsible for determining their own IR35 status.
However, since 6 April 2021, this responsibility has shifted to the end client for medium and large organisations.
End clients must now assess whether a role falls inside or outside IR35 and issue a Status Determination Statement (SDS), taking reasonable care in their decision.
IR35 impacts contractors, end clients, and agencies involved in off-payroll working arrangements. It was introduced to address tax avoidance, where individuals working like employees operate through a limited company.
For roles deemed inside IR35, contractors are treated as “deemed employees” for tax purposes, meaning PAYE and National Insurance are applied to their income.
End clients are responsible for determining IR35 status, while the fee-payer (often the agency) is responsible for deducting the appropriate tax.
Whether you’re a contractor or an end client, navigating off-payroll working and IR35 can be complex.
Pioneer Search offers a free IR35 review and consultation, providing expert guidance on determining status, understanding responsibilities, and ensuring compliance with current legislation.
We help you make informed decisions, minimise risk, and access the right off-payroll talent for your business.
