Key facts
- £1 a day + VAT for most agency sites; large job boards quoted
- Job feeds from your recruitment CRM or multiposter imported on cron
- Secure CV uploads with file type and size limits
- JobPosting structured data for Google job search
- Conduct Regulations require job ads to state your agency's full name and whether roles are permanent or temporary
- Candidate data retention handled under UK GDPR
Job feeds and job board plugins
Most agency websites show vacancies that come from somewhere else: a recruitment CRM, or a multiposting service that sends each job to job boards and to your site at the same time. Your website imports those jobs via a plugin, usually on a schedule. When the import fails, filled jobs stay live and new ones don't appear. On our hosting, imports run as real cron jobs with enough PHP memory and time to finish, and we watch for errors.
WordPress sites often use a job board plugin to display and filter vacancies. We keep it fast as your job count grows, and make sure expired jobs are removed rather than piling up.
CV uploads done safely
- Limit file types to PDF, DOC and DOCX. Never allow executable uploads.
- Store uploads outside public folders, or pass them straight to your CRM, so CVs can't be found by guessing a URL.
- Set a sensible size limit that suits CVs but stops abuse.
- Don't email CVs around as attachments from the website if your CRM can receive them directly.
- Add spam protection so your consultants aren't wading through junk applications.
Getting jobs into Google
Google shows job listings in its own job search experience when pages carry JobPosting structured data: title, description, location, salary, employment type, posting date and closing date. Most job board plugins can output it. Make sure filled jobs are removed or marked expired, because Google expects listings to be current.
Rules that affect your website
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 require every job advertisement to include your agency's full name and to state whether the role is permanent or temporary. If you give rates of pay, you must also state the nature of the work, the location and the minimum experience or qualifications needed. That includes vacancies on your own site, so check your job templates show these fields.
CVs are personal data, often with sensitive details. Set a retention period, delete old applications and say so in your privacy notice. See UK GDPR and hosting.
Getting started
Order dijitul Complete Hosting at clients.dijitul.uk/order and we'll move your site free of charge, checking the job feed and application forms before go-live. Running a large job board with heavy traffic? Ask about a managed VPS. See also WordPress hosting.
Frequently asked questions
Why are old jobs still showing on my recruitment website?
Usually the job feed import has stopped or isn't removing expired jobs. Many plugins rely on site visits to trigger imports. Running the import as a real cron job and checking its logs fixes most cases. dijitul sets this up on its hosting.
What must a recruitment agency include in a job advert?
Under the Conduct Regulations 2003, every advert must include the agency's full name and whether the role is permanent or temporary. If pay rates are given, it must also state the nature of the work, location and minimum experience or qualifications.
How do I get my vacancies into Google Jobs?
Add JobPosting structured data to each vacancy page with title, description, location, salary, employment type and dates, and remove filled jobs promptly. Many job board plugins output this automatically.
How long can a recruitment agency keep CVs?
UK GDPR doesn't set a fixed period. Keep CVs only as long as you have a clear purpose, set a retention period, tell candidates in your privacy notice and delete old data. Many agencies review candidate data periodically.
What is the best hosting for a recruitment agency website?
A managed host that runs job feed imports reliably, handles CV uploads securely and backs up daily. dijitul hosts recruitment agency websites for £1 a day + VAT, with large job boards quoted.
Is it safe to accept CV uploads on my website?
Yes, if you restrict file types, set size limits, store files outside public folders or send them straight to your CRM, and protect forms from spam. dijitul configures these settings on recruitment sites it hosts.
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