The benefits of becoming a self-employed property recruiter
How Ed built a flexible, high-earning career with Collins Property Recruitment
In the fast-paced world of recruitment, more consultants than ever are exploring the advantages of becoming a self-employed recruiter. From increased earning potential to genuine work-life balance, self-employment offers opportunities that traditional agency roles often can’t.
At Collins Property Recruitment, we’ve seen this firsthand, especially through the success of Edward Weisz, one of our top billers, dad of two young children, and a brilliant example of what a modern, flexible recruitment career can look like.
From traditional recruitment to true autonomy
Before joining Collins Property Recruitment, Ed worked in a conventional recruitment agency where he:
- Received just 10-20% of his billings
- Was tied to rigid KPIs and daily targets
- Had limited flexibility with two young children
- Felt his career controlled his life, not the other way around
Like many recruiters, he was successful but restricted. He hit targets but lacked freedom. He billed well but didn’t earn what he deserved.
Here are the key areas where self-employment has transformed Ed's career:
Building a self-employed recruitment career around his life
Today, Ed is a top-performing self-employed property recruiter within Collins Property Recruitment, enjoying a career that works around his life instead of his life working around his career.
As a dad of two, the ability to manage his own schedule has been transformational. School runs, family time, personal commitments, Ed can prioritise what matters while still running a thriving recruitment desk.
Flexible recruitment is no longer just a perk, it’s his reality.
Higher earnings, fair rewards
At Collins, Ed now enjoys:
- A far higher percentage of his billings
- No salary caps
- No commission restrictions
- A genuine opportunity to scale his income
With self-employment, his earnings finally match his talent and effort.
Self-employed but never alone
A common misconception is that self-employed means unsupported. At Collins Property Recruitment, it’s the opposite.
Ed benefits from a complete support ecosystem that empowers his to perform at his best:
Guidance & mentorship from Barry Collins
Our founder and CEO provides strategic advice, mentorship, and industry insight whenever it’s needed.
Dedicated admin support from our exceptional Executive Assistant, Gemma Harris
Recruitment admin is handled expertly so Ed can focus on clients, candidates, and billing not paperwork.
Full marketing support
From personal branding to case studies to campaign assistance, we help our self-employed recruiters grow their visibility and reach.
Best-in-class recruitment tech
Ed has access to the same premium systems used by top agencies. This combination of autonomy and support is what makes Collins Property Recruitment self-employed model so successful.
No KPIs, no micromanagement, just results
One of the biggest frustrations in traditional recruitment roles is the obsession with KPIs. At Collins Property Recruitment, we don’t believe in measuring success by arbitrary targets.
Ed now works in an environment with:
- No KPIs
- No micromanagement
- No unnecessary pressure
Instead, he’s trusted to deliver the right outcomes for his clients and candidates, and his results speak for themselves.
Why more recruiters are choosing self-employment
Ed's journey highlights the real benefits of becoming a self-employed recruiter in the property sector:
- Greater earning potential
- Genuine work-life balance
- Flexible working hours
- Full back-office and admin support
- Access to industry-leading tech
- Strong mentorship and a supportive team
- Autonomy without isolation
It’s a modern, sustainable, and rewarding way to build a recruitment career.
Thinking about becoming a self-employed recruiter?
If you’re a recruiter who wants more flexibility, higher earnings, and a supportive environment that actually backs you, Ed's story proves what’s possible.
At Collins Property Recruitment, we help experienced recruiters unlock the benefits of self-employment, without the headaches, the risk, or the lonely journey.
Your career, your lifestyle, your success, on your terms.
Email us at info@collinspropertyrecruitment.com or give us a call on 020 7435 0309.
Collins Property Recruitment is a business with a purpose: to enable talent and businesses to meet and do great things together. We make this happen through an unrivalled network, a values-led, consultative approach and a hard-earned reputation as the go-to recruiter in property.
