The recruitment market in London is one of the most fast-paced and competitive in the world. Whether you are a headhunter in Mayfair searching for C-suite executives or a tech recruiter in Shoreditch looking for Python developers, the "war for talent" is real.
In this environment, a basic WordPress template with a clunky job board plugin is a liability. Top candidates will not struggle through a slow, difficult application process, and premium clients expect a digital presence that screams competence. At Custom Coded Websites, we build bespoke recruitment platforms designed to connect people, power your database, and grow your agency.
The Job Board Engine: Speed and Precision
The heart of any recruitment website is the job search function. Candidates want to find relevant roles instantly. They want to filter by salary, location (e.g., "Hybrid," "Remote," "Zone 1"), and contract type without the page reloading every single time.
Generic plugins are often slow and lack granular filtering options. We build custom job boards using Python and Django, the same technology that powers massive data-driven sites. This ensures:
- Lightning Fast Search: Results appear instantly, keeping candidates engaged.
- Advanced Filtering: We can build bespoke filters that match your niche, whether that is "Tech Stack" for IT recruiters or "PQE Level" for legal headhunters.
- Smart Alerts: Features that allow candidates to sign up for specific job alerts, keeping your talent pool active and warm.
Frictionless Applications: Mobile-First
Did you know that over 70% of job searches begin on a mobile device? Imagine a candidate scrolling through roles on their morning commute into London Bridge. If they find the perfect job but are forced to pinch-and-zoom or fill out a ten-page form, they will abandon the application.
We design with a Candidate-First mentality. We implement "One-Click Apply" features and intuitive "Drag and Drop" CV uploads. We remove barriers, ensuring that when a top performer lands on your site, their CV lands in your inbox within seconds.
Google for Jobs & SEO Dominance
You might have the best jobs, but they are useless if they don't appear on Google. Modern recruitment SEO goes beyond keywords; it requires Structured Data (Schema Markup).
We automatically format every job you post to be compatible with Google for Jobs. This means your listings can appear in the special job widget at the top of Google search results, giving you massive visibility without spending a penny on PPC ads. Furthermore, we create dynamic landing pages for specific searches (e.g., "Marketing Jobs in Soho"), helping you dominate local search traffic.
Seamless ATS Integration
Your website shouldn't create administrative work; it should reduce it. Manually copying candidate details from an email into your database is a waste of fee-earner time.
Because we code custom solutions, we can build API integrations that connect your website directly to your CRM or Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—whether that is Bullhorn, Vincere, or Salesforce. When a candidate applies online, their data flows automatically into your workflow, allowing your consultants to focus on closing deals rather than data entry.
Client Portals and Security
Winning retained search mandates often requires proving your process is superior. A custom website allows you to offer secure Client Portals.
Instead of sending CVs via unsecured email attachments, you can give clients a login to view shortlisted candidates, watch video interviews, and leave feedback in a secure, branded environment. This level of professionalism and data security (GDPR compliant) sets you apart from the competition and justifies higher fees.
Built for Growth
Your agency is scaling, and your website needs to scale with you. Our Django-based platforms are built to handle thousands of job listings and concurrent users without slowing down.
Stop losing talent to clunky interfaces. Contact Custom Coded Websites today and let's build a recruitment machine that works as hard as you do.