Free Job Posting Sites:
Rank | Job Board | Description |
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1. | Find a job | Find a job, which replaced Universal Jobmatch, is a government-run job board for job seekers in England, Scotland, and Wales. Employers can post full-time or part-time positions for free. |
2. | Indeed | Indeed is one of the largest and most successful job posting sites in the world. Over three million companies and institutions use Indeed to find qualified staff, including the University of Oxford, Compare The Market, and McDonald's. Indeed offers free and sponsored options. |
3. | Adzuna | Launched in 2011, Adzuna is a multinational job board that receives more than one million visits every month. Adzuna uses smart matching technology to ensure that employers find the right candidates. |
4. | Google for Jobs | Job ads can be listed in Google search results by adding structured data to the job posts on your website or by advertising on job boards that are indexed by Google. |
5. | LinkedIn is the world's largest professional social media network. Employers can post jobs on their profile page for free or pay for advertising campaigns to target qualified candidates. | |
6. | Locanto | This free global online classifieds platform features a dedicated U.K. portal and attracts around one million monthly page visits. |
7. | JobLookup | A local job board that offers unlimited free job postings and a range of resources to help employers plan their recruitment activities. |
8. | CareerHub | This site offers a free job posting service that targets university students, graduates, and alumni in the U.K. and Ireland. The platform's reach extends across more than 30 universities and has an audience of more than 4 million. |
9. | Wellfound | Wellfound is the recruitment portal previously known as AngelList Talent. The site caters to the global tech and startup sectors and offers a free job posting option. |
10. | Craigslist | Craigslist allows employers to advertise their jobs at no cost on its U.K. sites. It's a great platform for listing odd jobs and finding blue-collar workers. |
11. | Jora | Jora is one of the fastest-growing free international job posting sites. Job seekers can upload their resumes and search for jobs across the U.K., while employers can post up to 100 free job ads per month or choose to sponsor their posts. |
12. | Learn4Good | Learn4Good is a niche job portal that caters to the education sector. The platform has an international reach and offers a free 20-credit job listing plan. |
13. | remotejobs | remotejobs is a dedicated U.K. job portal for remote and hybrid employment vacancies. The site attracts thousands of monthly website visitors and offers a completely free job posting service. |
14. | Startupers | This job portal targets the startup and tech industries across the globe. While Startupers is completely free to use, it only offers a basic listing service and no additional hiring tools. |
15. | ReliefWeb | ReliefWeb is a humanitarian information service provided by the United Nations. The site features an employment section, where employers in the humanitarian industry can post jobs at no cost. |
U.K. Job Posting Sites by Type (Free & Paid):
FAQs:
How do I post a job on the internet for free?
- Research free job posting sites.
- Select the option that best suits your target market and reach requirements.
- Follow the site's job posting process to create and publish your listing.
Are there any free job posting sites without registration requirements?
Yes. Some platforms, such as Jobisite, don't require registration. However, most sites require users to create an account to post a job.
What are the best free job posting sites for employers in the U.K.?
What free job posting sites are recommended for U.K. employers?
Can employers advertise a job for free with the U.K. government?
Yes, employers can list their vacancies for free on Find a job. It's a great option for those who want to try advertising on a job board for the first time.
What are the best free job boards for employers filling retail jobs?
Will I get quality applicants when advertising jobs for free?
This is probably the biggest reservation U.K. employers have when advertising a job for free. You need to have a really strong screening process that will enable you to assess your job applicants and filter out unsuitable candidates. Have a look at our guide on finding employees to learn more about securing the best job candidates.
Do the top free job posting sites require you to pay at some point?
No. You can always post jobs for free by using sites such as Indeed, as well as state-run job boards. You can also post jobs for free on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and you can list vacancies on your careers page to post to Google for Jobs for free.