At Respond Recruitment, we offer a unique franchise opportunity that gives you access to not one, but two of the UK’s most in-demand sectors: healthcare and education. Our dual-sector recruitment model provides you with the rare advantage of consistent, year-round income by balancing the seasonal peaks of each market — giving you the flexibility to build a successful business around your life, not the other way around.
Who We Are
Respond Recruitment is a specialist staffing agency providing temporary and permanent staff across both the healthcare and education sectors. We work with:
- Nursing homes, residential care settings, and national care home groups
- NHS Trusts across the UK
- Mainstream schools, Multi Academy Trusts, and specialist SEN units
- Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Support Workers
- Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and SEND Support Staff
- Clinical and non-clinical professionals for NHS placements
A Dual-Sector Model Designed for Stability
By operating in two complementary recruitment sectors, you avoid the seasonal highs and lows that come with single-market businesses.
- Healthcare demand typically increases during school holidays, when educational staffing needs slow down.
- Education recruitment surges during term time, balancing out periods of reduced healthcare shifts.
National Contracts That Set You Apart
One of the biggest advantages of joining Respond Recruitment is the immediate access to high-value national contracts, secured and managed by our experienced head office team.
These include:
- NHS contracts giving you access to clinical and non-clinical roles across multiple Trusts nationwide
- Supplier status with national care and residential home groups, supporting a wide range of healthcare placements
- Approved provider for Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), opening doors to entire networks of schools
- Connections with specialist SEN schools and education providers across the UK
- Established relationships with public and private sector organisations
No Regulatory Delays
Because we’re a recruitment business — not a care provider or education institution — you are not required to register with CQC or Ofsted before you start trading. This means:
- No lengthy registration or inspections
- No regulatory delays
- You can start billing and earning from day one
Purpose-Driven Business with Real Impact
Owning a Respond Recruitment franchise means more than just building a profitable business — it’s about making a real difference.
Whether you're helping to staff a care home during a crisis or placing a qualified SEND teaching assistant who transforms a student’s experience at school, your work has immediate, visible impact in your community.
Training & Support Every Step of the Way
We’re not here to run your business — we’re here to help you build it faster, smarter, and with fewer mistakes. Our team has already done the trial-and-error, and we pass that knowledge directly on to you.Initial Training Includes:
- Understanding the education and healthcare recruitment markets
- Candidate attraction and client development
- Limited company setup, VAT, PAYE, and compliance guidance
- Full training in Access Recruitment CRM software
- Business administration and finance
- Invoice discounting setup via Skipton Business Finance
- Regular phone, video, and in-person check-ins
- Lead generation and marketing campaigns
- Policy updates and industry regulation briefings
- Refresher training and ad-hoc support
- Continued business development coaching and brand-building
We chose Respond Recruitment because of their unique dual focus on both healthcare and education recruitment — something no other franchise opportunity offered. That diversity has been key to our success. The support from head office has been outstanding, and the team is constantly working behind the scenes to secure national contracts that help drive our growth. It’s a model that truly sets you up to succeed.
– Martha & Ade, Respond Recruitment Milton Keynes
Unlike many care-related franchise models that require CQC or Ofsted registration — often taking several months — a Respond Recruitment franchise allows you to begin trading immediately. As we focus on the supply of healthcare and education staff rather than delivering regulated services, you can start operating and generating income from day one.
– Glenn Blythe, Founder and Director, Respond Recruitment
Investment Overview
| Franchise Fee | £19,995 + VAT |
| Ongoing Management Fee | 6.5% + VAT |
We recommend:
- £20,000 working capital if using our invoice discounting partner (Skipton Business Finance)
- £60,000 working capital if self-funding or using external finance
Take the First Step Today
If you're looking for a franchise opportunity with year-round demand, national contract support, and a business model that truly makes a difference, Respond Recruitment is the right choice.
Fill in your details below to request more information and speak with a member of our franchise development team.
Respond Recruitment Financial Data
The following financial information was provided by Respond Recruitment to give you more information about the costs associated with a Respond Recruitment opportunity
Minimum Investment
£19,995
Total Investment Required
£35,000
Successful first year for Milton Keynes Franchisee
Martha Odigie has recently completed her first year as the Respond Recruitment franchisee for the Milton Keynes territory.
Her first year has been busy and resulted in the successful securing of numerous contracts with a variety of Nursing Homes, Schools and Nurseries in the local area. Business is good for the Atterbury based entrepreneur who is enjoying both the flexibility and unlimited earnings potential that running her own recruitment business brings.
Martha is looking forward to an exciting second year where she plans to increase the volume and variety of clients in the Milton Keynes area.
Available Locations:
Opportunities available across the UK
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£19,995
Financing Assistance
3rd Party