About us
Founded in 2024, The Recruitment Franchise Group is driven by a singular mission: to empower recruiters to build, scale, and ultimately exit their own successful recruitment businesses. We're here to support recruitment leaders at every stage of their journey—whether launching a new venture, growing it to new heights, or preparing for a lucrative exit. Our goal is to create lasting wealth and freedom for every recruiter we work with.
Our vision goes beyond just recruitment solutions. We partner with recruitment leaders across various sectors, cultivating a diverse portfolio of niche specialists who thrive with the backing of our expertise and resources. From funding and financial guidance to operational strategy and marketing support, we equip our partners with the tools they need to build and grow sustainable, successful businesses.
Empowering Recruitment Leaders to Build Their Own Legacy
Our mission is to support recruitment leaders in starting, growing, and ultimately exiting their own recruitment firms, creating significant wealth-building opportunities. We strategically invest across all sectors within the recruitment industry, resulting in a broad portfolio of businesses, each excelling in its unique area of expertise.
Joshua Rayner
Founder & CEO
Laurel Warren
Operations Director
Wendy Barriball
RecruitAbility Director
Rachael Gasson
Financial Director
Russell Jervis
Rayner Personnel Managing Director
Lucy Fowler
RecruitAbility Director
Our Team.
Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the strategic direction, development, and governance of The Recruitment Franchise Group. Together, they bring years of experience and insight to help us continue growing and delivering value for our franchise owners and partners.
"The branding support and management direction is second to none, it’s a true partnership. I now absolutely love what I do, finding great candidates for great businesses! The last 4 and a bit years have flown by and we have achieved so much together, I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Morne Ackerman, Recruiter, Rayner Personnel
Our Founder & Chairman, Josh Rayner
Josh Rayner, a recruitment veteran since 2004, is the driving force behind The Recruitment Franchise Group. With decades of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in this industry, Josh has built an extensive network of recruitment leaders across multiple sectors and geographies.
Josh’s entrepreneurial journey began with his first recruitment business, laying the foundation for his future ventures and the creation of The Recruitment Franchise Group. Through his vast network and industry expertise, Josh has helped his partners attract top talent, secure high-value clients, and achieve their business goals. Under his leadership, we're shaping the next generation of recruitment leaders, all set to leave a lasting impact on the industry.
Our Value Proposition for Our Franchise Owners
Proven Franchise Model
• Established Framework: Our brands follow a consistent franchise model that’s been honed over the past decade.
• Commitment to Growth: Both franchisors and franchisees are fully committed to long-term growth, focused on building robust revenue streams.
• Franchise Agreement: Our franchisees sign a 3-year agreement, focusing their efforts on expanding their brand within their designated territory.
Centralised Support
• Continuous Investment: We consistently invest in central support systems, from IT and marketing to acquisitions and compliance.
• Expert Team: Our team of franchising and business development experts has been integral to our success from day one.
• External Partnerships: We collaborate with a network of external specialists in IT, marketing, funding, legal, and training, ensuring comprehensive support for our franchise owners.
Leveraging Technology
• Adopting Innovation: We understand the importance of technological advancement and have embraced it to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Enhanced Lead Generation: With improved website functionality and targeted information dissemination, we’ve significantly boosted lead generation.
• Advanced CRM Platform: Our cutting-edge CRM platform ensures timely, efficient, and effective customer engagement.
Growth Strategies
• Recruitment Growth: Expanding our recruitment services across multiple sectors.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlining operations to improve service delivery and profitability.
• Sales Development: Strengthening sales strategies and activities across our network.
• Income Diversification: Broadening revenue streams to protect and enhance franchisee businesses.
• Franchise Recruitment: Growing our network of franchise owners and their territories.
• Digital Marketing: Harnessing the power of pay-per-click campaigns and other digital marketing strategies to boost online visibility and engagement.
Leadership and Insight
• Established Framework: Our brands follow a consistent franchise model that’s been honed over the past decade.
• Commitment to Growth: Both franchisors and franchisees are fully committed to long-term growth, focused on building robust revenue streams.
• Franchise Agreement: Our franchisees sign a 3-year agreement, focusing their efforts on expanding their brand within their designated territory.