Best Job Boards for Hiring in Scotland | 2025 Guide for Employers
Discover the best job boards for Scottish employers in 2025. Compare pricing, reach, pros and cons, and find out why JobHub Scotland is the local platform to watch.
Recruiting in Scotland: Where Should Employers Advertise?
Scotland’s labour market remains competitive across the country. Getting your vacancy seen by the right candidates is half the battle.
Whether you’re an SME or a national brand with Scottish operations, choosing the right job board can significantly reduce hiring time and cost.
Below, we break down the top 4 platforms for employers hiring in Scotland, plus a 5th rising star, JobHub Scotland. JHS is making waves with its local focus and affordable pricing.
Indeed UK (Scotland section)
The UK’s biggest job board, with strong regional visibility and instant reach across Scotland.
Pros:
- Free to post basic listings (soon to change)
- Paid “sponsored” posts drive huge reach
- Screening tools and application tracking built in
Cons:
- Free ads fall down the list quickly
- Candidate quality can vary – expect volume over precision
Pricing:
- Free basic listings
- Sponsored roles typically range from £5 – £10/day or £150 – £300/month depending on performance
Pricing Pro: Free entry point for small employers
Pricing Con: Costs can climb in competitive sectors
Best for: Volume or entry-level recruitment. Specifically retail, logistics, hospitality
S1Jobs
Why it works: Scotland’s most established local job board. S1 is designed for employers who want to attract candidates already living and working in Scotland.
Pros:
- Trusted Scottish brand with regional focus
- Strong quality of applicants
- Great customer support and branding tools
Cons:
- Smaller audience than national sites
- Higher headline pricing than generic boards
Pricing:
- 7-day listing: from £75 + VAT
- 28-day listing: from £299 + VAT
Pricing Pro: Fixed, transparent cost for premium Scottish visibility
Pricing Con: Less cost-effective for low-volume or niche roles
Best for: Professional and skilled positions where candidate quality is the priority
Totaljobs / Jobsite
Offers excellent UK-wide exposure with reliable reach into Scottish markets. Totaljobs is great for multi-location or national employers.
Pros:
- Large network across multiple sectors
- Robust analytics and candidate management tools
- Well-suited for engineering, trade, and customer service
Cons:
- Can attract out-of-area applicants if filters aren’t refined
- Less personal for Scottish-only campaigns
Pricing:
- Typically £149–£249 + VAT per 6-week posting
- Premium listings increase visibility (and cost)
Pricing Pro: Cost-effective for multi-region hiring
Pricing Con: Overkill for single-site or local-only recruitment
Best for: Employers recruiting across Scotland and the wider UK
CV-Library
Combines job ads with a searchable database of millions of active candidates. CV Library lets you take control of outreach.
Pros:
- Access to thousands of active Scottish jobseekers
- Integrates with most applicant tracking systems
- Great for operational, trade, and driver roles
Cons:
- Subscription pricing can add up
- Fewer senior or professional-level candidates
Pricing:
- Job ads: £75–£175 + VAT per 28 days
- CV database access: from £400 + VAT/month
Pricing Pro: Excellent value for employers hiring regularly
Pricing Con: Less efficient for one-off specialist hires
Best for: Employers managing multiple operational or trade vacancies
JobHub Scotland
Scotland’s own recruitment hub. JHS is a startup, designed to connect local employers with local talent.
Pros:
- 100% Scottish focus with regional visibility across all major towns and cities
- Substantially lower posting costs than national boards
- Personalised service and partnership approach
Cons:
- Smaller audience size for now (watch this space)
- Limited reach for niche or international roles
Pricing:
- From £40 + VAT per post, depending on location and package
- Multi-listing discounts available for SMEs
Pricing Pro: Affordable and targeted for Scottish employers
Pricing Con: May need to supplement with larger boards for national exposure
Best for: SMEs, councils, and regional employers hiring locally
Conclusion
The best recruitment strategy for Scottish employers isn’t about choosing one platform. It is all about balance. Combine national reach for exposure with local focus for engagement.
Track your cost per hire, not cost per ad. This way you will see exactly where your recruitment spend pays off.
