Recruitment solutions built for you:

Recruitment models designed to support real estate businesses at every stage of growth.

Five engagement models, each suited to a different hiring context.

GKR International is a specialist real estate talent partner, working with property-led businesses across the UK and internationally.

We provide end-to-end recruitment solutions tailored to the real estate sector. From permanent hires to interim specialists and Statement of Work projects, we offer five models to deliver the right talent, at the right time, and at the right cost.

Not sure which model is right for your hire?

That's a normal starting point. Tell us about the role and the context; we'll recommend the approach that makes most sense.

Submit a job brief →  or call our team on +44 (0)207 048 3304.

Retained Search:

An exclusive agreement, providing a highly personalised recruitment experience from job profiling to confirmed offer. We ensure every candidate is carefully assessed for both role fit and cultural alignment, saving you time and reducing interview overload.

  • Upfront portion of the fee secures priority focus and dedicated resources
  • Candidate video introductions before profiling
  • Psychometric and job fit assessments
  • Only top-matched candidates proceed to interview
  • Suggested interview questions from profiling insights
  • Regular updates on search progress and talent pool
  • Streamlined recruitment with fewer wasted interviews
  • Stronger recruiter engagement and focus
  • Strategic guidance to improve long-term hiring
  • Transparent reporting and talent pool insights
  • Faster, higher-quality outcomes at a similar cost to enhanced searches
  • Specialised recruitment needs
  • Time-poor teams
  • Companies seeking the best cultural and role fit
  • Urgent or high-priority hires

The retained model ensures that your search is proactive, personalised, and results-driven.

  • Down Payment: Secures dedicated search resources and demonstrates mutual commitment
  • Milestone-Driven: Clear stages and deadlines to keep your search on track
  • Regular Collaboration: Transparent briefings, candidate updates, and strategic recommendations
  • Full-Service Support: From candidate profiling to onboarding guidance

Exclusive Representation:

A priority-led delivery model, as the sole recruitment partner for a role or hiring requirement - permanent or temporary - for an agreed period.

  • Exclusivity is agreed for a defined role, project, or time period
  • An upfront portion of the fee secures priority delivery and dedicated resources
  • Structured search strategy aligned to your hiring objectives
  • Proactive candidate engagement and market mapping
  • Regular progress updates and transparent reporting
  • Candidates are more committed when a role is represented by one partner
  • Recruiter focus is higher, with clear accountability for delivery
  • Shorter time-to-hire through disciplined, planned search activity
  • Better quality shortlists due to deeper role understanding
  • Clear visibility on search progress and talent availability
  • Business-critical or hard-to-fill roles
  • Urgent hiring needs where speed matters
  • Senior, specialist, or confidential appointments
  • Clients seeking a genuine recruitment partnership, not CV volume

Exclusive representation means we act as your sole recruitment partner for a specific role or set of roles. Our consultants dedicate their full focus to understanding your requirements, building a targeted candidate pipeline, and managing the entire recruitment process from start to finish. Candidates respond to this level of focus, knowing they are dealing directly with a trusted, fully briefed partner, which improves engagement and offer acceptance rates.

Outsourced & RPO:

A dedicated outsourced recruitment and RPO solution, delivered through our exclusive South Africa-based resourcing team.

  • Exclusive partnership with a dedicated offshore team
  • Upfront retainer or monthly partnership fee at reduced cost
  • High-volume sourcing, screening, and shortlisting
  • Integration with your internal hiring processes
  • Lower cost per hire
  • Rapid scalability for growth or seasonal demand
  • Consistent quality and process control
  • Reduced pressure on internal teams
  • High-volume or repeat hiring
  • Entry-level and support roles
  • Long-term recruitment partnerships

Our RPO service (recruitment process outsourcing) integrates GKR International’s specialist team into your organisation to manage end-to-end recruitment for defined functions or volume hiring. Our consultants act as an extension of your internal team. We manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job design and sourcing to screening, interviewing, and onboarding, using best-practice processes and data-driven insight.

Our international talent resourcing model has been built specifically with property businesses in mind, ensuring cultural alignment, professional standards, and long-term success. From high-volume hiring to supporting specific roles or campaigns, our team can scale with your needs.

Statement of Work:

Our Statement of Work (SOW) model delivers talent solutions aligned to defined outcomes, timelines, and deliverables, not just roles.

  • Project scoping and outcome definition
  • Agreed milestones and deliverables
  • Upfront or staged fee structure linked to delivery
  • Ongoing reporting and performance oversigh
  • Budget and outcome certainty
  • Reduced internal management burden
  • Clear accountability for results
  • Flexible access to specialist capability
  • Transformation or growth projects
  • Time-bound or outcome-driven initiatives
  • Businesses requiring delivery, not just resource

Our Statement of Work (SOW) model is designed for clients who need defined, deliverable-led talent solutions rather than open-ended resources. We agree scope, milestones, and fees upfront, then deliver to those terms, giving you budget certainty and clear accountability.

Contingency Search:

A flexible, pay-on-placement search with no upfront fee.

  • No upfront commitment from either party
  • GKR presents candidates on an open basis alongside other sources
  • Fee is payable on acceptance of an offer
  • Roles where the timeline is less urgent
  • Junior or volume positions where market coverage is already strong
  • Initial trial engagements before committing to a deeper partnership

Note: For business-critical or senior roles, contingency search is not recommended as the primary model. Recruiter focus and candidate engagement are lower when a brief is held by multiple agencies simultaneously.

Choosing the right recruitment model:

Not every hire needs the same solution. The right model depends on what matters most for that role.

  • Speed and flexibility Exclusive Partner
  • Critical or hard-to-fill rolesRetained Search 
  • Defined outcomes or projects Statement of Work (SOW)
  • High-volume or repeat hiringOutsourced / RPO

If you’re unsure which model fits, our team will guide you through the options and recommend the most effective route.


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