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
We Welcome Ludovic – Our New Franchise Partner in Ipswich!
We’re thrilled to welcome Ludovic Dogbe to the Respond Recruitment Franchise network as he takes over our newly created Ipswich territory.
With a strong background in HR Operations Management, Ludovic brings a wealth of experience in building teams, managing compliance, and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions. He is now ready to bring that same energy and professionalism to the thriving healthcare and education recruitment sectors in Ipswich and the surrounding areas.
Ludovic is especially excited to capitalise on the buoyant local market. The Ipswich area boasts a high concentration of healthcare providers and educational institutions, from small residential care homes and independent schools to multi-academy trusts and national nursing home groups. This diverse client base provides a strong foundation for success—and Ludovic is ready to hit the ground running.
He’ll be working closely with our Franchise Development Team to build meaningful relationships across the sector and to deliver high-quality staffing solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.
In the crucial early months, Ludovic will be laser-focused on building a strong candidate database, ensuring he’s fully prepared to respond to demand from both local clients and the many national contracts secured by Respond's head office. With roles consistently being sent through to franchisees, Ludovic is well-positioned to place the right candidates, fast.
Available Locations:
Opportunities available across the UK
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£19,995
Financing Assistance
3rd Party