At Purple we have a team devoted to dealing solely with all aspects of freelance recruitment. Consequently the consultants have become adept at managing the rapid changes and movements synonymous only with the freelance market. If you are a client looking for some freelance assistance, or a candidate looking for work, then contact our team to see how we can help.
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Candidates
Whether you are looking for your first role as a freelancer, or are a seasoned professional looking to increase your client base, Purple can help. We understand that freelance work is a career and lifestyle choice and our experienced consultants will work alongside you to make it as successful as possible.
The benefits to freelancing are numerous, varied and immediate and if you have the skills required Purple will quickly help you to take advantage of these. You will receive a higher hourly rate for your services, have exposure to a variety of environments and cultures and develop your CV with valuable experience and skills. Not to mention the flexibility to take that all important time out whenever you want to.
Our freelance team are currently busier than ever and are always keen to add new talent to our roster of valued professionals. The quickest way to get yourself noticed is to respond to one of our adverts posted on the website or contact one of our consultants.
Clients
At Purple we aim to not only provide a quick fix to your freelance recruitment requirement (that comes as a given) but also an accurate one. We consider finding a freelancer with the exact skill requirements as important as finding you a permanent member of staff which is why we have a specialist team dedicated to solely managing freelance professionals.
We understand that more often than not you need freelancers to help you meet that impossible deadline or bring new ideas to the table and they need to do this with no hand holding, training or supervision. To ensure we get the right match we will take time out well in advance of your first requirement to visit your office and meet with you to understand the intricacies of the way you work and common needs. Then when that crisis arises, or unexpected turn is taken we can respond with pace and accuracy.
To find out more about how we can help you with your freelance recruitment requirements please do not hesitate to give us a call.
Payment
Paying you on time is as important to us as getting you work so follow this simple timeframe and everything will run smoothly.
PAYE candidates
When you embark on your first freelance assignment through Purple we need to get the following information from you to set you up on our payroll:
- A P45/ completed P46 ( P46 PDF is available to download here )
- National Insurance Number
- Bank
- Bank Account Number
- Sort Code
- Account Name
- Date of Birth
It is important you then complete a timesheet ( Purple timesheet is available to download here ) recording all the hours you work. Then at the end of the week, or the end of your assignment if it is shorter, get the timesheet signed by your line manager and returned to us. If you work until Friday please make sure you get the timesheet to us by 10am the following Monday. We will then pay you straight in to your bank account that Friday.
Ltd Company Contractors
If you are a Ltd company contractor then before you start your first role through Purple you will be required to provide us with a Certificate of Incorporation, your company bank details and VAT certificate if indeed you are VAT registered.
Please fill in the hours you work on a timesheet ( Purple timesheet is available to download here ). Then at the end of the week, or the end of your assignment if it is shorter, get the timesheet signed by your line manager and returned to us. If you work until Friday please make sure you get the timesheet to us by 10am the following Monday. We will then pay the money in to your company bank account that Friday.
Holiday Pay
Under current employment legislation freelancers are now awarded holiday pay on a pro-rata basis of 20 days per year. If your salary is paid via Purple 8.33% is included in your gross hourly/ daily rate to cover this allowance.
