The Institute of Recruiters (IOR) is the professional body providing guidance, training, education & networking to Agency Recruiters, In-House Recruiters & HR.

The Institute of Recruiters (IOR) is a British Institute representing the highest standard mark in British recruitment.  As the professional body for HR, Agency & In-House recruiters, it is the voice of professionals working in the recruitment and retention process that fall into the areas of agency recruitment, corporate (in-house) recruitment and HR.  IOR Membership levels are select, based on assessed and qualified international standards.

The IOR has been granted official UK Institute status by the Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, and has gained recognition as a professional recruitment membership body of the highest standing. It is also the only official British institute to offer membership to both recruitment companies and individual recruiters.

The IOR also has individual routes to qualification for HR, Agency & In-House recruiters, and facilitates better communication, interaction, and understanding of the objectives and skill sets between each specialism.  The result is an improved holistic process, and a widening of knowledge for practitioners in each area.

The IOR has close links with the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS), adopting its standards as its own conduct regulations. Equally, its professional qualifications are directly linked to the British National Occupational Standards in Recruitment and British universities, ensuring that, in terms of both compliance and training, the IOR represents British best practice.

As the highest standard mark in British recruitment, membership of the IOR is available on several levels.  Individual membership starts at a free affiliate level, rising to £49 as a fellow. Corporate membership starts at just £249 and includes free membership for all company staff. There is no joining fee.

What We Do

The IOR provides British Recruitment Best Practice guidance, training, education & networking to Agency Recruiters, In-House Recruiters & HR with unrivalled services and innovation.  See our unique approach and services, our bold Mission Statement and Code of Professional & Ethical Conduct.  To demonstrate our innovation we offer exclusive software services, free to members of all grades.  Take a look at our Membership benefits and become a member, our affiliate grade is free.

Collectively, IOR members are involved in all aspects of the candidate’s journey.   Bringing HR, Agency & In-House specialists under a single body is essential for positive collaboration towards the common goal of an efficient, seamless process. 

The IOR also has individual routes to qualification for HR, Agency & In-House recruiters, and facilitates better communication, interaction, and understanding of the objectives and skill sets between each specialism.  The result is an improved holistic process, and a widening of knowledge for practitioners in each area.

The IOR has ensured that most of its board are from a HR and recruiting background, supporting members with vast experience and domain expertise.

In addition to the main board, the IOR has a highly experienced Advisory Board, made up of HR and recruiting professionals from leading international companies, to local SME’s, all with many years of recruitment experience to call on.

HR & Recruiters Together See the ‘Big Picture’

Supporting and nurturing the talent in a company, and expanding its reach to the best people is only part of a successful strategy.  Understanding how focussed HR and recruitment can transform an organisation is also vital.  To be successful, recruiters and HR teams require a core understanding of business objectives, and the role they play.  Working together as a team helps achieve this and widens the holistic vision.
 

Stay Ahead with Social Media

Recruitment and HR is evolving while at the same time technology is taking its place at the table, opening up new possibilities and requiring new skill sets.  The IOR brings together a new way of connecting, learning and collaborating with your peers to help you realise the potential of social technology.