Kenect Franchise Opportunity Brochure

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

WHO ARE KENECT?

Did you know?

Kenect Recruitment is one of the highest rated recruitment companies in the whole of the UK!

Established in 2012, Kenect Recruitment has grown into one of the UK’s leading recruitment businesses, operating through a network of 50+ strategically placed branches across the UK

Specialising in the Transport, Industrial and Commercial sectors, Kenect has built a reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions, industry-leading compliance and exceptional customer service, becoming one of the UK’s highestrated recruitment brands

Built on a people-first culture, Kenect was created to help job seekers build successful careers while supporting businesses with reliable staffing solutions. Today, that same ethos drives our franchise model, giving experienced recruiters the opportunity to build and grow their own business with the backing of an established national brand

As a Kenect franchise partner, you benefit from:

A proven recruitment business model

Full back-office support

National account opportunities

Industry-leading systems & technology

Marketing, compliance & payroll support

Ongoing mentoring and business guidance

Access to recognised industry accreditations

In 2025, Kenect Recruitment became employee-owned through the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), reinforcing our long-term commitment to people, growth and sustainable success.

WHY KENECT?

✔ Established National Brand

✔ 50+ UK Locations

✔ Proven Recruitment Model

✔ Multi-Award-Winning Business

✔ REC Accredited & GLAA Approved

✔ National Accounts & Managed Services

✔ Full Franchise Support Structure

✔ Employee-Owned Business Since 2025

WHYKENECT?

WHYSTARTALONEWHENYOUCANSTARTWITHKENECT?

Launching your own recruitment agency can be risky, expensive and overwhelming.

With Kenect Recruitment, you get:

A proven recruitment business model

An established national brand

Full back-office support

Access to national accounts

Marketing, payroll & compliance included

Ongoing mentoring and business support

£40 6bn gross value UK recruitment industry

59% of businesses use recruitment agencies

£19,950 franchise investment

Unlimited earning potential

SECTORS

THREESECTORS.

MULTIPLEREVENUESTREAMS.

Unlike many franchises, Kenect gives you access to THREE recruitment sectors, allowing you to diversify your income and maximise growth opportunities.

With 59% of companies using a recruitment agency in the UK, there is fierce competition for new business, but ample opportunity for all involved

TRANSPORT

LGV Drivers • 3 5T/7 5T Drivers • Van Drivers

DIFFERENT MARKETS

INDUSTRIAL

Warehouse Staff • FLT Drivers • Production Operatives

COMMERCIAL

Office Staff • Customer Service • Cleaners

DIFFERENT REVENUE STREAMS

BIGGER OVERALL PROFIT

YOUWINTHEBUSINESS. WEHANDLETHEREST.

A simple, proven model that lets you focus on growing your business while we take care of the rest

Build relationships and secure new business in the area WIN LOCAL CLIENTS

RECRUIT CANDIDATES

Find and attract the right people for your client’s requirements

PLACE WORKERS INTO JOBS

Match the right candidates with the right roles.

UPLOAD TIMESHEETS

Simple, quick and seamless.

KENECT HANDLES THE REST

We handle the operational headaches so you can focus on what you do best.

KENECT HANDLES

Accurate, on-time payroll processing.

Professional invoicing to your clients

CREDIT CONTROL

Chasing payments so workers get paid on time.

COMPLIANCE

Full compliance support and peace of mind PAYROLL INVOICING

BACK-OFFICE ADMIN

All the admin taken care of behind the scenes.

FOCUS ON GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WHILE WE MANAGE THE OPERATIONAL HEADACHE

YOUROWNSUPPORTTEAM FROMDAYONE

Behind every successful franchisee is a dedicated team of experts, ensuring you have everything you need to grow

COMPLIANCE & CANDIDATE SERVICES

Right to work checks

Candidate onboarding

Recruitment compliance

Audit-ready systems

MARKETING YOU

Social media support

Advertising campaigns

Recruitment branding

Merchandise & digital marketing

ACCOUNTS & PAYROLL NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

Weekly payroll

Invoicing

Credit Control

Access to major clients

Preferred Supplier Lists

Neutral vendor support

Warm client introductions

A COMPLETE SUPPORT NETWORK GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO GROW.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

MARKETING SUPPORT

Full Support Packages

Franchisees receive the full marketing package. This includes support with social media set up and content, a presence built on Google, a dedicated page on our website and promotional Kenect-branded flyers, banners and other marketing material We also provide you with clothing, merch and business cards to help with your sales At an additional cost, we can also do much more to help build brand awareness of your franchise and increase your presence online

Job Boards

Marketing manages our Broadbean account, which is the multi-job posting platform that we use to post job ads Broadbean posts job ads to multiple job posting platforms as well as onto our website, which can be accessed through the job search tool This is a great platform for exposure of the jobs we have available

Intranet

The intranet is what we use internally to provide support to staff On the intranet, you can find training videos for most of our processes and procedures, as well as job templates, business support, sales and margin reports and information on Key Accounts It also contains the Kenect Image Library, Kenect newsletters, as well as Kenect news, which is updated regularly to inform staff of what is going on within the business

Kenect Rewards

With hard work comes great “Kenect Rewards”. Teamwork is so important at Kenect, which is why all branches and franchises participate in the Kenect rewards programme We offer regular sales incentive competitions with opportunities to win prizes for you and your staff

SEO

The marketing department put a lot of effort into ensuring good SEO so that the business ranks highly in Google search rankings We create blogs that are SEO-optimised with internal links to our website, encourage many backlinks to our website, effectively use Google Ads and Google Analytics, and create office pages for each branch so that they come up in Google searches for their local area

Kenect Image Library

This can be found on the intranet and contains a range of images that are copyright-free and Kenect-branded for all staff to use on social media They are categorised based on each of our three specialist sectors as well as seasonal images

MARKETING SUPPORT

Dedicated Web Page

We will set you up with a website page to aid you in promoting your franchise and also help create local attraction through SEO As part of the main Kenect website, we’ll host and maintain this for you The page will consist of your franchise’s location, contact details and any other extras you may want added that are unique to your business.

We will also set up a Google Business Page for your branch to ensure your branch appears higher up in Google searches. Google Business Page listings get priority on local search results

Merchandise

We design and order set items and essentials for our clients all year round, which consist of suitable merchandise to be divided among each branch These promotional items are at your disposal when liaising with clients and promoting your franchise

Social Media

We’ll set you up on social media, so you’ll be able to use Facebook to communicate with potential candidates and generate leads We will create any social media posts, whether those be feelgood images, job ads, ‘about us’ or promotional content that contains your branch’s contact information

Bespoke Solutions

Should your branch be conducting a separate campaign or sponsorship event, we can also provide artwork to advertise online, or printed items at an extra cost

Video Production

Kenect’s in-house marketing team can create high-quality, organic video content that is optimised for current platform trends Video content is king in today’s society and provides more engaging and personable content to promote your business

Marketing Campaigns

Every branch has the option to take part in any marketing campaigns or promotional offers Kenect runs These often include professionally designed online ads and flyers to use appropriately

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS TEAM

Focused on servicing our national, multi-site clients and neutral vendors, the National Accounts team is designed to nurture strong relationships with key account clients from their central business functions across the UK They aim to exceed the clients’ bespoke needs for fulfilment, management information, retention, and service levels Growing rapport with clients and the Kenect network alike builds more agile and effective solutions to recruit for the ever-evolving portfolio of clients as a preferred labour provider vendor

The National Accounts team supports the Kenect franchisees through their client relationships in the serviceable area with a strategic approach and understanding of the Kenect territories. Building rapport and close cohorts in specific recruitment drives with staff across the whole Kenect network Comprising Key Account Managers, Accounts Executives, and Account Coordinators, the National Accounts team is committed to managing the comprehensive vetting and onboarding processes for candidates across numerous assignments, to ensure the client SLA is met, and compliance standards are maintained

Our vertical market expertise in transport, industrial, and commercial sectors ensures that we confidently provide willing, skilled, and qualified personnel to meet the organisational fit demands of our national client base Meanwhile, we’re continually consulting our clients with market knowledge and understanding to stay ahead of trends in employment and engagement By aligning National Accounts resources and expertise, we empower our franchisees to successfully meet the staffing requirements of their clients and grow their businesses confidently and consistently with the Kenect brand

Licence

The licence grants the right to trade under the identity of Kenect Recruitment for the duration of the Franchise Agreement The licence typically lasts for 5 years and gives you exclusivity within your franchise area.

Pre-launch Franchise Support

From the moment you join Kenect Recruitment as a franchisee, we work closely with you at every stage in the process We will provide you with business cards to help with your sales, merch to gift to prospecting or existing clients when out canvassing and Kenect-branded clothing Should you wish to find an office, Kenect can provide advice on premises Our Marketing Department can design any posters or signage for your office and can support with finding printing businesses should you require them

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Coaching & Mentoring

Along with the Operations Director, Regional Directors and Area Managers will be on hand to support the Franchise Owners to provide ongoing business advice, guidance and help with generating sales in your area They will also be on hand to explore new opportunities, discuss nationwide agreements and deliver the supply into Kenect Recruitment’s Preferred Supplier Listing across the UK

Kenect Academy

The Kenect Academy can be found on our intranet. Here you will find training guides, howto videos, contact information for our training company, good recruitment practices, email templates, job advertising templates and much more. This is available to all staff, whether it’s your first time going through the Kenect Academy or you’re an existing staff member looking for a refresh This is updated regularly to keep all staff up-to-date on any new practices we have introduced into Kenect

We will also give you our 49-page Kenect Training Guide, which will help you succeed in recruitment It covers the placement process, time management, marketing candidates, structuring sales calls and getting that allimportant meeting. We will supply you with an operations manual and all of the policies required to operate your franchise The Manual and Policies will constantly be updated in order to provide best practices and operational compliance at all times with the constantly evolving recruitment marketplace

REC Membership

Kenect Recruitment is a proud member of the REC As a member, you will have access to all key information required to make your business a success, as well as “a reliable source of information, analysis and insight about the world of work”

WHATMAKES KENECTUNIQUE

REPUTATION YOU CAN BUILD ON

Kenect has nearly a decade of trading history and is recognised as one of the highest-rated recruitment companies in the UK, voted one of the best companies to work for in 2020 and independently audited annually by BEIS and the GLAA

A CLIENT BASE FROM DAY ONE

Franchisees have immediate access to a large active client base, over 50 customers on a preferred supplier list, and warm introductions to clients who already have an existing relationship with Kenect elsewhere in the UK

From payroll and invoicing to credit control, HR and compliance, the Kenect back office handles the operational side of the business so franchisees can focus on growth The Agency Principal model also removes the need for factoring or personal guarantees FULL BACK OFFICE SUPPORT

Kenect invest continuously in its integrated CRM and payroll system, candidate registration portal, and a cloud-based client portal, giving customers real-time access to candidate compliance, working hours and documentation TECHNOLOGY THAT KEEPS YOU AHEAD

BUILT IN

An interactive online training academy provides step-by-step guidance on running the business compliantly, covering all relevant legislation Kenect holds accreditation with the REC, GLAA, SEDEX, ICO, FTA, RHA and is a SafeRec Plus agency. TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE

An in-house marketing team supports franchisees with bespoke materials and digital marketing, all tailored to your area MARKETING SUPPORT FOR YOUR TERRITORY

The Kenect intranet connects the entire franchise network, making it straightforward to share information, updates and opportunities across branches in real time A NETWORK THAT WORKS TOGETHER

A LIFECHANGING SUCCESS STORY

“Having been born and bred in the Midlands, I spent a lot of my childhood and adult life visiting the South West of England during the holiday season, so it was only natural that I had developed a strong desire to finally make this beautiful part of the Country my home in later life

So, in August 2020, I made the decision to realise my dream and sell up and move. With any life-changing choice, there are many factors to consider, and one of these is employment

Having spent over 20 years in HR and Recruitment, it was the sector I knew best and understood, and more importantly, a job that I had a real connection with It didn’t feel like work to me - I enjoyed the dayto-day interaction and the satisfaction of placing people into work

Moving over 200 miles was a daunting thought! Apart from a few family members close by, I knew nobody; I did not know the area I had purchased a house in and had no idea of the current job market or the industry surrounding me

After considering other employment options, I kept coming back to recruitment, so my next task was to explore the opportunities in this area I then came across a franchise opportunity with Kenect Recruitment, and luckily for me, the Devon & Cornwall region was available to purchase

Following a meeting with Kenect, my fears of starting a business from scratch soon disappeared Kenect is a well-regarded agency and a trusted supplier

This was perfect for me, knowing that I would be joining an established brand and supported in every avenue of running my own business, whilst still maintaining the autonomy to grow

Kenect explained the process of becoming a franchisee in detail, and with the very low start-up costs, it didn’t take long for me to decide that it would be the perfect fit for my new life in Devon

- Franchisee for Devon and Cornwall Chantel talks about her big move and setting up a new business with Kenect Recruitment

I finally made the big move at the end of March 2021 and in quick succession Kenect Devon & Cornwall was launched on the 6th April 2021

With Kenect’s strong PSL it wasn’t long before I started placing my first candidates into work, since then I have seen my business grow week on week and the satisfaction of knowing that I started with nothing has been immense

I can truly say I have never looked back, having the franchise has allowed me to meet so many new people and integrate myself into Devon life much quicker than I ever thought. I am now 4 months on and my business is going from strength to strength, expanding on a weekly basis

Kenect has given me the confidence and support to continue doing the job that I love whilst maintaining the perfect work/life balance I was looking for.

My expected revenues for the first full year of trading will exceed £600k with a substantial profit margin.

I would highly recommend getting in touch with Kenect Recruitment to see what opportunities lie ahead for you!”

THE JOURNEY OF BECOMING A FRANCHISEE

“We had lots of conversations with Kenect about the opportunity to become a franchisee

We were both in full-time positions, earning decent money, so we were a bit sceptical about leaving to go out on our own We had question after question, almost always trying to find something wrong or an excuse to not go ahead, but it never came. Kenect couldn't have been nicer or more helpful in guiding us, and the more we spoke to them, the more we were convinced this was for us

This is our 6th week in business, and this is honestly the best decision we have both made Leaving two well-paid jobs to go out and essentially work for yourself is daunting, but if you feel this is something you are passionate about, I would urge you to just have a conversation and to be honest, with the support of Kenect, you really aren't ‘working alone’.

I have been working in sales companies for 16 years, and I have never worked alongside more helpful people, from the accounts team to the marketing team, from the compliance team to the management team, they can’t do enough for you We have enjoyed every minute of it so far, and we are really looking forward to building a successful business with Kenect as our backbone!”

With the support of Kenect, you really aren’t “working alone.”

WHAT YOU NEED

It takes dedication and a lot of hard work to become successful at something, and recruitment is no different. There is no escaping the fact that running your own business can be difficult. However, if you are doing it, the rewards of a Kenect franchise will be there for you to see from day one. If you possess the following attributes, then a Kenect franchise could be just what you have been looking for

Confidence

There’s a reason that the industry tends to attract extroverts Working as a recruiter involves a lot of networking and interacting with a large number of people, so confidence is definitely beneficial. It’s not only important for the recruiter to have confidence in themselves, but also in the skills that they can offer a client and candidates

Good Listening Skills

Recruiters have got a bit of a reputation for being able to talk the ears off of you, but they must also be good listeners! Though the temptation may be to launch into a conversation by shouting about how great they are, it’s important to sit back and listen to the client or candidate’s needs and requirements first. It will be much easier to fill roles if you take the time to get to know what each party is looking for

Strong Sales Skills

Recruitment is basically sales First, the recruiter sells their service to the client, and then they must sell the job to the candidate, explaining why it would be such a great opportunity for them to take If you lack this flair for sales, it will probably be tough to get any clients on board, and no clients means no business

Good at Multi-Tasking

Recruiters will often be working on several jobs at the same time, from a series of different clients, so they need to be able to juggle the different projects alongside each other Sometimes, certain roles may need to be prioritised due to a higher level of urgency to fill the position, so they must also be good at managing their time effectively

Good Communication

Recruitment often relies heavily on effective communication, so it’s important for the recruiter to be good at communicating both face-to-face as well as via phone/email The client and candidate expect to be kept in the loop throughout the recruitment process, so it’s essential that the recruiter provides them with frequent updates and works as a middleman between the two.

Approachability

It’s essential for future business that recruiters can build positive professional relationships with their clients and candidates and are likeable By building a good rapport with everyone you work with, a level of trust is then built between you These professional relationships will, in turn, make future business a lot easier, as they are more likely to want to work with you in the future or to recommend you to others

Target Driven

Recruitment is an incredibly competitive industry, so it’s crucial that the recruiter is driven Recruiters often work on a commission or bonus basis, according to performance, so this is an incentive to hit their targets. If you are not willing to put the effort into meeting these targets, then your earning potential will drop significantly

Patient

Things don’t often go to plan, and the recruiter must be patient if interviews need to be rescheduled or if they don’t find the right person on the first round Though this can sometimes be frustrating, it’s important to be professional

BEING YOUR OWN BOSS

with added support

JOIN US FOR A DISCOVERY DAY!

Our franchise Discovery Day is perfect if you’re interested but still on the fence about the Kenect Recruitment franchise You will meet with our team, we’ll explain the ins and outs of our franchise via presentations and answer any of your questions through one-to-one discussions You also get to take a good look around Kenect Recruitment and our support companies We want to show you what we have to offer and, in turn, find out whether you’re the right match for us!

What happens at a Discovery Day?

All of our prospective franchisees attend a Discovery Day before we consider moving forward The experience gives you a chance to meet with us to see if the business opportunity is right for both of us

Please plan to be with us for up to 6 hours, so we can provide a full overview of the opportunity

The last part of every Discovery Day is a meeting where you can ask us any questions or queries you have about the franchise in a private setting. That’s not to say we won’t be available to answer any follow-up questions after the meeting, as we aim to provide all the information you need to make what is, after all, a big decision.

It’s no small thing to decide to open a Kenect Franchise, both on a professional level and for your family. With this in mind, you are welcome to bring a guest with you when you attend This could be a potential business partner or a family member, as two heads are almost always better than one. If all this sounds like something you’d be interested in, give us a call to book a place on one of our next franchise Discovery Days

If all goes well and you want to proceed to the next stage, we will then start working on a financial and strategic business plan to get your franchise off to a strong start and discuss the next steps.

DISCOVERY DAY AGENDA

Head Office - Meet & Greet

What do I get as part of the franchise package?

Meet the back office team - How will you support my business?

National Accounts -

Kenect Midlands Transport Branch - What does a Kenect Branch Look like?

How will you market my business?

Questions and Next Steps