Vertical IT is a member of REC, The Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

REC is the representative body for the UK’s £27 billion private recruitment and staffing industry with a membership of more than 8,000 corporate members, comprising agencies and businesses from all sectors and 6,000 individual members made up of recruitment consultants and other industry professionals. All members must abide by a Code of Professional Practice.

Recruitment impacts on every sector of the UK economy.

REC's mission is to be recognised as the informed choice of the recruitment community, influencing government and business today for the benefit of Members and the employment market of tomorrow.

REC is committed to being:

• Recruitment's biggest lobbying voice
• A source of recruitment knowledge
• Raising recruitment standards
• Helping individuals develop successful careers in recruitment
• Exceeding members' expectations through business support

Managing Director of Vertical IT, James Kelly comments: “It is important for Vertical IT to have representation within our industry's trade associations. REC is a leading voice in the recruitment marketplace and also provides considerable support to our organisation. We ensure all our consultants sit the REC Certificate in Recruitment Practice and adhere to all aspects of the REC Code of Good Practice.”