In early 2025, a tech startup in Manchester found itself in a common situation. After securing new funding, they needed to scale fast developers, designers, product managers, and customer success reps. They posted across several job sites, but three weeks later, they were still reviewing irrelevant CVs. Frustrated, they came to Resource Provider Ltd for advice.
We asked them a simple question: “Are you posting where your ideal candidates actually look for jobs?” That’s when we walked them through what works and what doesn’t on today’s UK job boards.
This is not just their story. Across industries, from logistics firms in Birmingham to healthcare recruiters in Leeds, UK employers in 2025 are facing the same problem: how to hire fast without compromising on quality.
Speed and precision now define effective hiring. So let’s break down where companies are finding success right now.
Indeed UK: Still the First Port of Call for Volume Hiring
One of our retail clients needed to hire 30 part-time customer service staff ahead of a major launch in London. They had a short window 10 days max. We recommended Indeed. Why? Because of the sheer volume of active job seekers and the platform’s refined AI matching in 2025.
By sponsoring their listings and setting clear filters, they filled every position in a week.
Totaljobs & Jobsite: The Reliable Mid-Level Matchmakers
A facilities management company we work with in Bristol needed to fill technical roles engineers, site supervisors, and coordinators. They weren’t getting traction elsewhere. We advised a targeted strategy on Totaljobs and Jobsite, platforms with strong visibility in skilled sectors.
They saw a 40% rise in relevant applications almost immediately and made three offers within 10 days.
CV-Library: Best for Skilled and Trade Roles
One of the UK’s largest logistics companies was looking to expand its depot team across the Midlands. They needed warehouse staff, forklift drivers, and maintenance workers. We turned to CV-Library because of its robust CV database and regional reach.
With access to over 18 million CVs, their recruitment team could reach out directly to active jobseekers. Interviews started within 48 hours.
LinkedIn Jobs: Ideal for Specialist and White-Collar Roles
When a fintech firm in London needed to hire a Head of Compliance, speed was critical but so was experience. We helped them launch a highly tailored job post on LinkedIn and used its recruiter tools to connect with passive candidates.
The ability to view candidate career histories, skills, endorsements, and connections gave them an edge. They hired within three weeks and later used LinkedIn to build their entire leadership team.
Reed.co.uk: Customer-Focused Roles Thrive Here
Reed’s improvements in mobile experience and job matching made it a game changer for a call centre client of ours based in Glasgow. They needed bilingual agents quickly and had tried other platforms with little success.
By switching to Reed and using its automatic interview booking tool, they shaved days off their hiring process. Within five business days, they filled the roles.
WorkInStartups: The Talent Hub for UK Founders
A Brighton-based AI startup contacted us, worried they couldn’t attract the kind of bold, creative minds they needed for their MVP. We introduced them to WorkInStartups. What happened next?
They not only filled two engineering roles in under two weeks, but also found a marketing intern who turned into their head of growth six months later.
Otta: Built for Ambitious Talent
Another client in the cybersecurity space had posted on traditional platforms with no luck. We guided them to Otta, a job board growing rapidly in popularity among top-tier digital talent.
By framing their role transparently no vague benefits, no jargon they attracted a passionate candidate who wasn’t even looking elsewhere. That person is now their lead product designer.
Adzuna: Smart Data, Wide Reach
When a public sector agency needed to fill several analyst positions, speed wasn’t their only concern visibility and compliance also mattered. Adzuna offered both, plus smart salary benchmarking.
They posted once and got visibility across a wide network of partner sites. The roles were filled with minimal admin.
Final Word from Resource Provider Ltd
Hiring in 2025 has become a race against time. But when you choose the right platform, you stop chasing CVs and start attracting people who are ready to work.
At Resource Provider Ltd, we don’t just recommend where to post. We help UK employers tell the right story to the right people, on the right platform. If you’re struggling with slow hiring, we’re here to help you shift from scattered efforts to strategic success.