Access expert software talent across the United Kingdom through a fully compliant employee leasing model—no need to establish a local legal presence. Accelerate market entry with zero operational friction.
Whether you’re building a lean dev squad or launching a full tech division, employee leasing in the UK gives you speed and control. We run compliant HR, payroll, benefits, and employee support across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The UK is one of Europe’s leading tech markets, with a strong focus on AI, fintech, SaaS, and cybersecurity. London remains the epicentre of innovation and venture capital, while other cities like Manchester, Bristol, and Edinburgh offer rich talent pools and lower overheads. With a well-established legal system, flexible employment options, and diverse workforce, the UK provides a stable environment for high-value tech operations, with clear employment regulations, investor-friendly tax structures, and access to skilled engineering talent.
The United Kingdom offers a rich and regionally diverse tech landscape. London commands the highest salaries, driven by intense competition and concentrated demand. Scotland—particularly Edinburgh and Glasgow—excels in data science and AI. Northern cities like Manchester and Leeds host thriving development hubs with more accessible rates. Meanwhile, Wales and Northern Ireland are emerging as cost-effective locations for sourcing high-skill IT professionals.
| Region | Minimum IT salary | Maximum IT salary |
|---|---|---|
| London | £50k/year | £90k/year |
| Manchester | £42k/year | £75k/year |
| Edinburgh/Glasgow | £40k/year | £70k/year |
| Bristol | £40k/year | £68k/year |
| Belfast/Cardiff | £35k/year | £60k/year |
Hiring tech talent directly in the United Kingdom often leads to slowdowns, overhead, and compliance pitfalls—especially for companies new to the market.
Balancing payroll, benefits, pension auto-enrolment, and shifting UK employment laws without on-the-ground HR expertise.
Exposure to IR35 violations, worker misclassification, and non-compliance with regional payroll, tax, and labor regulations.
Internal resources pulled into admin-heavy legal setup, onboarding, and compliance—distracting from core product work.
Slow, inconsistent access to vetted tech professionals—especially for region-specific or short-term projects.
Incorporating a company and registering for PAYE, VAT, and pensions may take months, delaying market entry.
Maintaining in-house HR, payroll, and legal teams adds fixed costs that limit flexibility and slow scaling.
Employee leasing offers a faster, lower-risk path to building tech teams across the UK. It eliminates long recruitment timelines, allowing you to focus on delivery instead of infrastructure. See how employee leasing compares to traditional hiring:
| Hiring model | Direct recruitment | Employee leasing |
|---|---|---|
| Entity setup | Required | Not required |
| Payroll and tax compliance | Your company | Leasing company |
| Benefits and insurance | Your company | Leasing company |
| Hiring time | 2 to 4 months | Up to 7 days |
| Scalability | Contract-bound | Flexible team scaling |
Let GEOR build and manage your team.
From startups to enterprises, employee leasing delivers strategic advantages tailored to every growth stage.
Recruit your engineering team in the United Kingdom with a one-of-a-kind tech employee leasing model that combines IT expertise with legal and administrative support.
Hire software engineers, DevOps specialists, cloud architects, and AI professionals across the United Kingdom.
Get matched with top-tier talent in 7 days through our employee leasing model.
I was surprised at how quickly two recruits, sourced in just a few weeks, delivered an MVP. The team did an excellent job finding the perfect candidates for the job.
The GEOR team offered us professional temporary staffing. They found highly skilled engineers to manage the core project objectives and support the development of a scalable and reliable platform.
They provided temp-to-hire staffing and always met the deadlines. Above all, they have a deep understanding of the client’s business, which allows them to handle things exceptionally well.
The platform they use to qualify, score, and predict candidate success was incredibly helpful during the hiring process. It made a significant difference.
They help us provide Developer staff augmentation for our growing product development division. Compared to other offshore vendors, I don’t have to explain things to them as much because they seem to understand right away.
Employee leasing is the go-to solution for startups, scaling tech teams, and global firms expanding into the United Kingdom. Whether for short-term project delivery or long-term team growth, this model gives you speed, legal confidence, and cost control. Skip months of setup and paperwork—GEOR handles HR, payroll, and compliance, so your leased engineers can get to work immediately.
Lease experts with GEOR.
Employee leasing is a hiring model where GEOR becomes the legal employer of your workers, handling HR, payroll, and benefits. You supervise their work while we ensure legal compliance and employee support.
Yes. Employee leasing lets you operate in the UK market without setting up a company. GEOR takes on the employer responsibilities, while you assign day-to-day tasks and manage output.
Rates vary based on the role, seniority, and region, but leasing is generally more cost-efficient than direct employment. Ask us for a custom quote or use our cost calculator.
You can expect onboarding within 7 business days, depending on the role and documentation required.
Yes. GEOR supports hybrid and fully remote models across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—ensuring full regional compliance.
A staffing agency matches talent with employers. An EOR becomes the legal employer, handling payroll, compliance, and HR.
Absolutely. At the end of the leasing term, you can extend, convert to full-time, or offboard. We support seamless transitions into direct employment if desired.
We manage full PAYE (Pay As You Earn) payroll, tax deductions, pension auto-enrolment, and benefits—ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) guidelines.
Our legal and HR teams handle contracts, IR35 status, right-to-work checks, and termination procedures—keeping you compliant with UK labour law.
Tech startups, scale-ups, and global companies entering the UK market benefit the most—especially those needing fast, flexible workforce solutions.
Yes. GEOR provides benefits like paid leave, private health insurance, pensions, and statutory entitlements under UK employment standards.
For companies that need to move fast, bypass setup delays, and avoid long-term commitments—yes. Leasing is a flexible, lower-risk alternative.
Just book a call or fill out our contact form. We’ll scope your hiring needs, match talent, and launch onboarding—all in under a week.
GEOR provides a full spectrum of HR and contractor management services tailored to diverse hiring strategies in the UK.
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