UK Recruitment Glossary
Open to Work (LinkedIn)
In recruiter context
Two flavours: the green badge that everyone sees, and the recruiter-only flag that nobody but paid LinkedIn Recruiter users see. The recruiter-only flag is the better choice for most employed candidates — it gets you sourced without your boss noticing. The public badge is fine if you're already openly looking, between roles, or career-pivoting.
Related terms
Contractor
A self-employed worker engaged on a day rate, usually for a fixed project or fixed term.
BIK (Benefit in Kind)
Non-cash compensation provided by employers — company car, private healthcare, gym membership — taxe…
Hiring Manager
The person who has the open headcount and will be your future direct boss if you get the role.
Annual Leave / Holiday Entitlement
UK statutory minimum is 5.6 weeks paid leave per year — 28 days for full-time workers, including ban…