ARC was launched in 2009 as a professional trade association representing recruitment consultancies across all sectors.  Their primary purpose is to operate in the best interests of recruiters, to promote the industry, and to provide excellent support for its members. A unique feature of their service is that the legal advice and resource bank is provided by recruitment and employment law experts who are integrated into the organisation.

Arc operate a “no conflicts” policy. This means that all members receive the same membership benefits and priority of service, regardless of size, turnover or numbers of offices.

Only recruitment businesses can be members of ARC and they ask their members to operate to a code of conduct. Arc ourselves pledge to operate to the highest ethical standards befitting a representative trade organisation.