The best UK
job boards.
There is no single best job board; the right one depends on the role. Here are the UK boards that matter, what each is good for, and how to be on all of them at once.
The major UK job boards are Indeed, LinkedIn, Totaljobs, CV Library and Reed, alongside Google for Jobs and the free Find a Job service. Indeed has the broadest reach, LinkedIn is strongest for professional roles, and the big generalist boards add large audiences and CV databases. For most vacancies, being on several at once beats betting on one.
Here's what each is good for, and the easy way to cover them all.
Broad reach,
most roles.
- IndeedThe UK's highest-traffic job site, with the broadest reach across almost every role and sector. Free listings are possible (organic only, subject to Indeed's policies), with paid sponsorship for more visibility.
- TotaljobsA large UK generalist board with a substantial CV database and strong reach across commercial, technical and skilled-trades roles.
- CV LibraryOne of the biggest independent UK boards, known for its CV database and volume across a wide range of sectors.
- ReedA long-established generalist board with wide sector coverage and a recognised brand among UK jobseekers.
The right audience.
- LinkedInThe go-to for professional, managerial and technical roles. Paid job slots plus the reach of your own company network and employees.
- Sector and niche boardsFor specialist roles, a focused board (engineering, healthcare, hospitality, tech and so on) can outperform a generalist by reaching exactly the right audience.
Reach that costs nothing.
- Google for JobsNot a board you buy. It surfaces jobs directly in Google search when your advert is marked up correctly, so a well-structured advert appears here at no cost.
- Find a Job (DWP)The UK government's free job-posting service. Useful extra reach, particularly for high-volume and entry-level roles.
- AggregatorsSites that pull in listings from elsewhere. Many boards syndicate to them automatically, extending a single advert further.
Usually, more than one.
A single board is cheapest, but it caps your reach and you never quite know which one your best candidate is looking at. Posting to several covers more ground, but buying them individually is expensive and means separate accounts, spend and inboxes.
That's why most employers land on multi-board posting: one advert, many boards, one price, and every application in one place.
Be on all of them,
from £399.
UK job boards,
answered.
The major UK job boards are Indeed, LinkedIn, Totaljobs, CV Library and Reed, alongside Google for Jobs and the free Find a Job service. Indeed has the broadest reach, LinkedIn suits professional roles, and Totaljobs, CV Library and Reed add large generalist audiences. For most roles, being on several at once beats picking one.
They serve different roles. Indeed gives the widest reach and volume across almost every sector, so it suits most vacancies. LinkedIn is stronger for professional, managerial and specialist roles where you want to reach passive candidates. Many employers use both.
Not always. Indeed allows free listings (organic reach only, subject to its policies), Google for Jobs is free when your advert is marked up correctly, and the DWP Find a Job service is free. Free listings work for easy-to-fill roles but lose visibility quickly without a paid boost.
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that matters.
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