TCR | FLEX
Modern, scalable recruitment solutions for the UK IT Channel. Fast to deploy, simple to use, and built for growth—FLEX gives you the agility, consistency, and control to hire without the hassle.
Flex
Scale
Recruitment Partner firepower—on demand.
A subscription-based model that adapts as you scale. From steady hires to high-growth sprints—plug in exactly what you need, when you need it. No placement fees, no long-term drag, just on-tap scalable capability and consistent delivery.
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No placement fees – budget predictability
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Plug & play scalable recruitment capability, no upskilling or tech required
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Actionable insights to improve hiring speed & retention
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Better candidate experience, stronger employer brand
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Improved Net Promoter Scores
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Reduced recruitment distractions
Customisable tiers.
Scalable resources.
True partnership.
Flex
Deploy
Tech Talent on Tap – Global Contractors & Project Teams.
On-demand specialists and technical contractors – deployed by the day or for project delivery. FLEXdeploy gives channel partners instant access to global technical talent – without the overheads. Whether it’s a one-off project, urgent backfill, or international rollout, we provide fully compliant, pre-vetted contractors across 160+ countries. Fast, flexible, and OPEX-friendly.
Why?
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Pre-vetted, compliant talent in 160+ countries
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OPEX-friendly – no overheads or hidden fees
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Ideal for urgent projects, global rollout or backfill cover
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Fully managed, rapid deployment
Flex
Hire
Transactional Hiring for the Channel
If you’re looking for speed, delivery, and zero long-term commitment, FLEXhire is the one for you.
This is traditional recruitment done better – flat fees, clear timelines, and deep understanding of the UK IT Channel talent landscape.
What’s included:
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Targeted headhunting of passive candidates.
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Flat-fee or success-only pricing models.
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Shortlists delivered in 3–5 days.
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90-day rebate period as standard.
Use FLEXhire when:
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You’ve got urgent or business-critical hires.
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Internal resources are stretched.
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You don’t want to commit to a subscription or in-house recruiter.
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You want proven IT Channel talent fast.
Flex
Scale
Agile scalable Recruitment for the UK IT & Tech channel
Why FlexScale?
In today’s market, hiring requirements can shift quickly — growth plans change, internal talent teams can become overstretched, and specialist roles in the IT channel are notoriously hard to fill.
FLEXscale is our subscription-based embedded recruitment solution designed specifically for the UK IT & Tech Channel. We plug an experienced recruiter directly into your business – giving you the power of an in-house resource, backed by the tools, networks, and industry expertise of The Channel Recruiter.
Think of it as talent acquisition-as-a-service: faster, leaner, more cost-effective.
Flex
Core
For steady, repeatable hiring.
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Dedicated Talent Partner (scalable time allocation)
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Job briefing & high-converting adverts
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Sourcing across active and passive talent
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Pre-qualified shortlists with video profiles
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Monthly hiring analytics and market insights
Flex
Plus
For businesses building momentum.
Everything in Core, plus:
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Enhanced recruiter availability
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Employee Value Proposition and employer brand optimisation
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Channel-specific salary and market benchmarking
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Quarterly hiring strategy sessions
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Offer management and interview logistics
Flex
Platinum
For growth and scaling at pace.
Everything in Plus, plus:
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Full-time recruiter or agile team pod
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Workforce planning aligned to business goals
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Campaign-led hiring for product launches, bids, or rapid expansion
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Interviewer coaching and candidate experience optimisation
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Branded ATS integration + Slack/Teams hiring updates
How It Works
You pay a fixed monthly fee, and we embed one of our experienced IT Channel recruiters into your hiring function. They act as an extension of your team — working under your brand, on your systems (if needed), or using ours.
Whether you’re scaling across sales, technical, or operations – we’re there from brief to offer management and onboarding.
Key features:
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A dedicated recruiter (or team) focused solely on your roles.
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Full candidate lifecycle management – sourcing to onboarding.
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Flexible engagement (3–12 month terms).
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Weekly activity and pipeline reporting.
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Access to a shared delivery team for spikes in volume.
Implementation:
Simple & Fast
We move quickly. Here’s how it rolls out:
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Discovery Call – We define your goals, roles, and internal processes.
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Kick-Off & Embedding – We set up systems access (yours or ours), branding alignment, and comms integration (email, Slack, Teams).
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First 7 Days – Market mapped, roles prioritised, initial candidates delivered.
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Ongoing Support – Weekly management information, agile adaptation to changing needs, consistent hiring pipeline.
Time to value? Less than a week.
Is FlexScale
right for you?
You pay a fixed monthly fee, and we embed one of our experienced IT Channel recruiters into your hiring function. They act as an extension of your team — working under your brand, on your systems (if needed), or using ours.
Whether you’re scaling across sales, technical, or operations – we’re there from brief to offer management and onboarding.
FlexScale at a glance
Feature | Included |
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Cancel or flex up/down with notice | ✓ |
Fixed monthly cost | ✓ |
Scalable delivery | ✓ |
Weekly reporting | ✓ |
Branded outreach | ✓ |
Embedded into your team | ✓ |
Dedicated recruiter | Dedicated recruiter |
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Is there a minimum commitment?Yes – our standard engagement starts from 3 months but can be extended or scaled up depending on your hiring needs.
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Will the recruiter work under our brand?Yes – we embed seamlessly into your team, comms, and hiring process. To candidates, we look like part of your business.
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Can you help across different role types (e.g. sales, tech, ops)?Absolutely. We have experience hiring across all commercial and technical functions within the channel.
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How quickly can you start?Usually within 3–5 working days of your go-ahead.
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What happens if our hiring slows down?FLEXscale is designed to flex. You can pause or downscale with notice or shift to a lighter-touch support model.
Flex
Deploy
Tech Talent On Tap
Global Technical Resourcing for the IT channel
A flexible, on-demand workforce model – powered by The Channel Recruiter and Nebula Global Services.
What is FlexDeploy?
Resource-as-a-Service (RaaS) built for channel partners like VARs, MSPs, and Global System Integrators.
Quick access to technical contractors—on-site or remote, local or global—with no headcount risk.
Why Channel Leaders Use It
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OPEX, not overheads – No payroll, benefits, or kit costs
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Scale instantly – Ramp up or down with demand
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Win more work – Resource confidence for bids & delivery
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Deploy fast – Talent live in 24–72 hours
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Low risk – Quick replacement if it’s not working out
Backed by Global Reach
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170+ countries
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7,400+ accredited engineers
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Local & remote deployment
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Rapid mobilisation
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Access to rare skills
Typical Use Cases
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New contract wins
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Short-term delivery gaps
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Project spikes (migrations, rollouts, upgrades)
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Global SLAs needing local presence
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Resource cover without long-term cost
Delivery Models
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Project-based
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Part-time
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Full-time
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Onsite or remote
All fully managed by us: onboarding, compliance, and performance.
Roles We Place
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Desktop / Field Engineers
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Cloud Architects
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Network & Infrastructure Specialists
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Cybersecurity Consultants
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Microsoft 365 Experts
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Is there a minimum commitment?Yes – our standard engagement starts from 3 months but can be extended or scaled up depending on your hiring needs.
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Will the recruiter work under our brand?Yes – we embed seamlessly into your team, comms, and hiring process. To candidates, we look like part of your business.
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Can you help across different role types (e.g. sales, tech, ops)?Absolutely. We have experience hiring across all commercial and technical functions within the channel.
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How quickly can you start?Usually within 3–5 working days of your go-ahead.
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What happens if our hiring slows down?FLEXscale is designed to flex. You can pause or downscale with notice or shift to a lighter-touch support model.