99%
of Pollen hires pass their probation
100%
are still in role at 12 months vs UK average of 66%
7 days
from brief to shortlist
Hiring usually goes one of two ways.
You've posted it everywhere. You're getting nothing, or you're getting completely the wrong people. The role has been open for weeks. You're starting to wonder if the right person actually exists.
Either way, Pollen can probably help. And we'll tell you straight if we can't.
The role that won't fill...
They do. They just don't know your job exists yet.
200 applications. No time. Half are clearly wrong. You hire the one who interviews best. Three months later they're gone and you're starting again.
The pile you can't face...
There's a better way.
The talent exists. Your process just can't find it.
There's thousands of motivated, capable people who aren't searching for your role, or aren't visible in traditional recruitment processes.
They might not be searching for "operations associate" or "field sales executive" or "customer service specialist", but they are searching for values-led businesses where they can make an impact.
They don't know where to find them.
12,000+ job seekers are in our community right now. Open, curious, ready to prove themselves. We know how to reach them. How to write a job description that makes someone think "actually, that sounds like me." How to pitch a role on TikTok. How to make someone fall in love with a job they'd never have searched for.
It's not something a job board does. It's not something a traditional recruiter does either.
It's what we do.
How It Works
1
Tell us what great looks like
A 20 minute conversation. We'll ask the right questions: about the role, the team, and what success actually looks like. We'll also tell you honestly if we think the job title or salary needs rethinking to attract the right people.
2
We go and find them
We open the role to our community of grads, career-changers and returners - and we go looking for brilliant people who aren't actively searching for it. Every applicant completes a skills challenge and behavioural assessment. We score them. We shortlist the best.
3
You show up to the interviews
No CV sifting. No gut-feel guesswork. Just a small group of people who've already proven they can do the role, and who are genuinely excited about it. Most of our clients fill their role within 2 weeks of briefing us.
"But what if this doesn't work for my role?"
Good question. We offer a full refund if we can't find your match - and we'll tell you upfront if we don't think we're the right fit.
"Pollen fundamentally changed our hiring process. We've flipped our org chart, created development programmes, and built future plans around this new mindset. The interns we hired are now permanent and game-changing team members 12 months later."
David Graham
COO, Mobsta
Why Employers Work With Us
No 20% commission - we charge a fair flat fee per placement. And no charge if we can't fill it.
Verified Skills
Candidates complete role-specific skills tasks before you're ever introduced.
Values Alignment
Our behavioural assessment ensures values and work style compatibility.
Better Retention
99% pass probation. 100% still in role at 12 months. Better matching means people stay.
Human-First Support
Our team works with you directly to make the process seamless and stress-free.
Diverse Pipeline
We focus on potential, not pedigree. We're on a mission to change who gets hired, and how.
No 20% fees
Fair flat fee. No percentage of salary. Free replacement if they don't pass probation.
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