Social impact recruitment
We connect forward-thinking employers with motivated, work-ready candidates on Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) — creating reliable talent pipelines and giving people a stable footing for the future.
What we do
Firm Foundation Recruitment is a social enterprise. We specialise in placing people on ROTL into genuine, paid work before release — building skills, confidence and a track record that lasts beyond the prison gate.
Access motivated, screened candidates and fill hard-to-recruit roles, while demonstrating real social value in your supply chain and ESG reporting.
Meaningful work, fair pay and a supported route into employment — the firm foundation that makes resettlement stick.
Every sustained job means safer communities, reduced reoffending and less cost to the public purse. Impact you can measure.
How it works
We map your vacancies, working patterns and requirements to make sure every placement is the right fit.
Candidates are risk-assessed, prison-approved and prepared for the role before they ever set foot on site.
We manage the licence requirements, liaison with the prison and the paperwork, so you can focus on the work.
Ongoing support for both employer and employee, with a view to sustained employment on release.
“Giving someone a fair chance at work is one of the most powerful things a business can do. With the right support, it’s good for people and good for business.” Lee Maltby — Founder, Firm Foundation Recruitment
Whether you’re an employer ready to hire, a funder exploring impact, or a partner organisation, we’d love to talk.