The verdict in three sentences
A recruitment agency in London invests 7,000 to 14,000 EUR (about 7,500-15,000 USD) in 2026 for a site that speaks to both candidates and clients. The structuring items are the ATS-connected job portal (4,000 EUR), the GDPR-compliant CV upload (1,800 EUR) and the client area (3,000 EUR). The key is integration with a market ATS: without it, you double-key everything and lose job synchronization.
The 2026 quote: two audiences, one platform
A recruitment site serves two distinct journeys. Each module addresses a precise candidate or client need.
| Item | 2026 range (EUR) | Target audience |
|---|---|---|
| Core website (8-10 pages) | 7,000 - 14,000 | Brand image, sector SEO |
| ATS-connected job portal | 4,000 | Candidates and clients |
| GDPR-compliant CV upload | 1,800 | Candidates |
| Secure client area | 3,000 | Client companies |
| Employer brand page (per client) | 1,200 | Target candidates |
| Career blog + SEO | 1,800 | Candidates and ranking |
A 9,000 EUR core with an ATS portal (4,000 EUR), GDPR CV upload (1,800 EUR) and client area (3,000 EUR) puts the project at 17,800 EUR, deliverable in 9 weeks.
ATS integration and GDPR compliance: the technical foundation
The job portal is only worth it if it syncs with your ATS. And a CV upload requires strict GDPR compliance.
| Element | Without integration | With ATS + GDPR |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing jobs | Manual double-keying | Automatic sync |
| Update / closing | Frequently forgotten | Real time |
| CV upload | Insecure inbox | Encrypted form, consent |
| Retention period | Uncontrolled | Auto purge (24 months max) |
| Regulator sanction risk | Real | Controlled |
| Cost | 0 but risk | 5,800 EUR (ATS + GDPR) |
GDPR compliance is not optional: explicit consent, limited retention (often 24 months for a CV), right to erasure. A well-designed CV upload automates these obligations.
Mini case study
Julien, partner at a 12-consultant recruitment agency in London, was publishing jobs manually across three channels, with 6 hours/week of keying spread out. He received 120 applications/month by email, with no screening or logged GDPR consent. After a 17,800 EUR site with an ATS portal and compliant CV upload, keying drops to 1 hour/week (5 hours saved x 4.3 weeks = 21.5 hours/month). At a loaded cost of 45 EUR/hour for a consultant, that is 967 EUR/month saved, i.e. about 11,600 EUR/year. On top of that: reduced regulatory risk and a client area that speeds up the relationship with companies.
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FAQ
Why connect the job portal to an ATS?
To avoid double-keying and keep jobs updated in real time. Without integration, you post manually on each channel and forget to close filled roles. Integration costs about 4,000 EUR and pays off in hours saved.
Is a GDPR CV upload really mandatory?
As soon as you collect CVs, GDPR applies: explicit consent, limited retention, right to erasure. A dedicated 1,800 EUR module automates these obligations and cuts sanction risk.
How long to deliver the site?
Expect 9 weeks for a site with an ATS portal, CV upload and client area. Integrating your ATS and running GDPR compliance tests are the steps that weigh on the timeline.
Which ATS can be integrated?
Most market ATS expose an API or webhooks to sync jobs and applications. The technical scoping checks that API's availability before finalizing the portal quote.
What maintenance budget should I plan?
Expect 100 to 220 EUR/month for security, updates, ATS sync and GDPR follow-up. As compliance evolves, this follow-up is essential to stay compliant.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your current ATS, your need for CV upload and a client area, and your indicative budget: we'll scope a site that wins over candidates and clients. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
