Build your offshore team in the Philippines with dedicated full-time staff
We recruit, employ, and manage Philippines-based employees for UK businesses that want reliable support without piecing together contractors.
£36k
avg. annual saving
3–4w
from brief to start
60d
replacement guarantee
Stop patching together freelancers.
Start building a real team.
UK businesses are losing thousands every year to contractor churn, compliance gaps, and the admin overhead of managing offshore freelancers. There's a better model.
Freelancer churn and constant re-hiring
Dedicated full-time staff who are our employees
Multiple invoices, contracts, and platforms
One monthly fee in GBP, one point of contact
No HR, no compliance, no structure
Full EOR, payroll, and Philippine labour law compliance
From briefing to your first day in four steps
Most clients have their new team member working within 3–4 weeks. We handle the entire journey from sourcing to employment setup.
Start with a Role BriefingBrief
Tell us the role you need filled. We conduct a structured intake covering responsibilities, skills, tools, and KPIs.
Recruit
We source, screen, and shortlist candidates from our talent pool and networks. You receive 2–4 pre-vetted candidates with scorecards.
Employ
We hire the worker into our Philippines entity, handle all onboarding, registration, and payroll setup.
Bill monthly
Your dedicated worker starts. You pay one simple monthly fee in GBP. We handle everything else.
The true cost of a UK hire vs Unison
When you factor in NI, pension, recruitment fees, and overhead, a UK mid-level hire costs over £51,000 per year. A Unison placement starts at £15,000.
| Cost component | UK Full-Time Hire | Unison Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary (mid-level UK hire) | £35,000 | Included in fee |
| Employer's NI (13.8%) | £4,830 | — |
| Pension contribution (3%) | £1,050 | — |
| Recruitment fee (one-off, 15%) | £5,250 | Included in fee |
| Equipment & software | £1,500 | Optional add-on |
| Office space (per desk) | £3,600 | — |
| Total annual cost | ~£51,230 | From £15,000 |
Typical annual saving with a Unison Mid-tier placement
£28,000 – £36,000
Savings vary by role, tier, and UK equivalent cost. See our pricing page for a full cost breakdown.
Common roles, indicative pricing
Every role is priced transparently. No surprises, no hidden management fees.
Virtual Assistant
Email management, scheduling, data entry, CRM updates, and general admin support.
Customer Support
Live chat, email support, ticket management, and complaint resolution.
Marketing Support
Social media, content creation, email campaigns, and analytics reporting.
Bookkeeper
Invoice processing, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, and Xero/QuickBooks management.
Operations Coordinator
Process documentation, project coordination, vendor liaison, and reporting.
Design Support
Graphic design, brand assets, presentations, video editing, and web updates.
Don't see your role?
Tell us what you needWhat our clients say
The Unison team handled everything from sourcing to contracts. Our VA has been with us for over two years and has become genuinely indispensable.
Sarah M.
UK SME Owner · Virtual Assistant
We were drowning in admin and couldn't justify a full UK hire. Unison gave us an excellent bookkeeper at a fraction of the cost with zero HR headaches.
James T.
Founder, Professional Services · Bookkeeper
The compliance piece was our biggest concern. Unison's employer-of-record model removed all of that risk completely.
Rachel H.
Operations Director · Operations Coordinator
UK-owned. UK-managed. Philippines-powered.
Unison Staffing Solutions is a UK-registered company. Unison Staffing Solutions is our Philippines operating entity. All client agreements are with the UK entity, invoiced in GBP.
Your data is handled in compliance with UK GDPR. Your account is managed by our UK team. Your workers are employed by our Philippines entity — giving you full EOR compliance with zero international HR exposure.
Unison Staffing Solutions
Registered in England & Wales
Unison Staffing Solutions Inc.
Philippines operating entity
UK GDPR Aligned
All data handling under UK law
Ready to build your offshore team?
Book a free role briefing and receive a shortlist plus a fully costed quote within 2 weeks.
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