The verdict in three sentences
For a recruitment firm, the website is both a commercial showcase (client side) and an application engine (talent side): it must win over both. In 2026 in London, a redesign with a job board costs 10,000 to 24,000 EUR excl. VAT, the spread driven by job board depth and ATS integration. The real lever: a smooth application journey that lifts qualified applications by +35% and cuts manual data entry.
What an HR firm redesign costs in 2026
The budget splits between the brochure base (image, expertise, employer brand) and the business modules (job board, ATS, candidate portal).
| Item | 2026 range (EUR excl. VAT) | Timeline | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure + employer brand | 5,000 - 9,000 | 4-6 wks | Credibility, SEO |
| Job board (listings, filters, alerts) | 3,000 - 7,000 | 3-5 wks | Direct applications |
| Application form + CV parsing | 1,500 - 3,500 | 2-3 wks | Less data entry |
| ATS integration | 2,500 - 6,000 | 3-4 wks | Job/candidate sync |
| Candidate portal (tracking) | 2,000 - 4,500 | 2-3 wks | Candidate experience |
| Multilingual EN/FR | 1,200 - 2,500 | 1-2 wks | International profiles |
A typical London firm project (brochure + job board + applications + ATS) lands around 16,000-19,000 EUR excl. VAT.
Job board and ATS: the core of the setup
A job board without an ATS forces re-keying everything; connected, it becomes an automated channel. Here are the main ATSs and their integration logic.
| ATS | Integration mode | Connector cost (EUR excl. VAT) | What syncs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruitee | API / multiposting | 2,500 - 4,500 | Jobs, applications |
| Teamtailor | Native API | 3,000 - 5,000 | Jobs, pipeline |
| Workable | API / webhooks | 3,000 - 5,500 | Jobs, candidates, statuses |
| Bullhorn | Staffing connector | 4,000 - 6,000 | Jobs + placements |
| No ATS (internal DB) | Form -> DB | 1,500 - 3,000 | Raw applications |
Beyond ~15 permanently active roles, ATS integration pays off fast: it removes manual multiposting and keeps candidate tracking reliable.
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Mini case study
Marc, partner at an IT-focused recruitment firm in London (14 consultants), posted roles manually across 4 job boards, spending 6 h/week and receiving applications scattered across email. He invests 17,500 EUR excl. VAT: employer-brand brochure + job board + application with CV parsing + a Teamtailor connector at 4,000 EUR. Within 4 months, applications via his site rise 35% and are auto-filed in the ATS. The 6 h/week freed, valued at 60 EUR/h, represent ~17,000 EUR/year of consultant time redirected to business.
FAQ
Custom job board or standard module? An ATS-connected module covers 80% of cases and costs less. Custom is only justified for specific matching logic.
Is CV parsing reliable? 2026 engines correctly extract 85-95% of fields (contact details, experience, skills). They speed up screening without replacing the final human read.
Do I need a candidate portal from day one? Not necessarily: start with the job board and applications, then add candidate tracking in lot 2 once volume justifies it.
How long for the full redesign? From 8 to 12 weeks with job board and ATS integration; the employer brand (photos, testimonials, values) is often what stretches the schedule.
Is multilingual useful for a London firm? Yes for international profiles and enterprise clients: a second language version (1,200-2,500 EUR) noticeably widens the candidate pool.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your ATS, your number of active roles and your employer-brand needs, and we'll frame the redesign (indicative budget 10,000-24,000 EUR excl. VAT). 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.
