Employer of Record · United Kingdom

Grow your team in United Kingdom — effortlessly.

Swift onboarding in the United Kingdom — 3 days on average. Brix is the legal employer, so you can hire without setting up a local entity.

Capital
London
Currency
Pound sterling (£, GBP)
Official language
English
Avg. salary
£45,000 - £85,000/yr
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Who teams hire in United Kingdom
Software Developers/Engineers30%
Product Managers15%
Data Scientists/Analysts15%
Sales and Marketing Professionals20%
Customer Support10%
Operations Managers10%
Statutory & benefits

Benefits, tailored to United Kingdom.

Every hire gets a locally compliant, competitive package — handled end to end.

Private Healthcare - Unisure (optional)
Employers Liability Insurance
National Insurance (Social Security)
Private Healthcare - Freedom (optional)
Professional Training
Pension benefits - Penfold (optional)
Private Healthcare - Allianz (optional)
State Pension Fund
Life Insurance - Allianz (optional)
Private Healthcare - Canada Life (optional)
The local playbook

Hiring in United Kingdom, decoded.

Employment Contract Details

Contracts in the United Kingdom should be in English and may be bilingual. They must be in writing and signed by both parties. A contract should include the employer's name, the employee's name, job title or description, start date, contract term, salary details, working hours, holiday entitlement, workplace location, probation period, termination conditions, and any additional benefits or obligations.

Working Hours and Overtime

Employees in the United Kingdom typically work eight hours per day and 48 hours per week, with the option to opt out of this limit in their contract. Overtime should not exceed three hours per day, 30 hours per month, or 200 hours per year. Employees are entitled to additional pay for overtime work and holidays.

Probationary Period

While not mandatory, probation periods in the United Kingdom typically last up to six months. The maximum duration for a probationary period is six months, during which time employment contracts can be extended if agreed upon by both parties.

IP Protection and Non-compete Agreements

Non-compete agreements in the United Kingdom must be limited in scope and duration, generally not exceeding two years. Employees must receive compensation, typically at least 50% of their monthly salary, in exchange for agreeing to non-compete terms.

How it works

From intro to first payroll, in days.

01
Tell us who you want to hire
Share the role and the country — we confirm local feasibility and a compliant cost breakdown.
02
We draft a compliant contract
Local labour-law-checked employment agreement, benefits, and onboarding in days, not weeks.
03
Your hire signs & onboards
Brix is the legal employer in-country; your new teammate is set up with payroll and equipment.
04
We run payroll & HR ongoing
Monthly payroll, tax filings, benefits, and HR support — one point of contact for everything.

Ready to hire in United Kingdom?

Brix is the legal employer in United Kingdom — talk to a local specialist and start onboarding this week.

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