Associate Partner Programme
Bring your network. We provide the brand, the playbooks, the tools, the legal and invoicing engine, and a mentor. Grow your own desk — and progress on results, not time.
A partnership, not a payroll job
The Associate Partner Programme is an invitation-only pathway for exceptional people with strong networks in the VC-backed SaaS ecosystem to build a recruitment or business-development desk under the Magnus Kor brand.
You bring the relationships. We provide the brand, the playbooks, the calculators, the legal and invoicing engine, a branded ID card, and a mentor. You keep the majority of every fee — and you progress on results, not time served.
Built for people with a network
Agency recruiters
Ready to run a full 360 desk and earn far more than a salaried role.
BD & SaaS sales professionals
With founder and VC relationships who want origination upside.
Ex-founders & operators
With deep networks seeking uncapped, commission-based income.
Well-connected introducers
Who simply want to refer opportunities for a fee — no delivery.
Progress on performance, not time
Introducing Partner
Refer startups & candidates via your link
Move up: Consistent, quality introductions
Associate Partner
Build a desk with mentorship (BD or 360)
Move up: First placement or £50K cumulative fees
Talent Partner
Own a full desk independently
Move up: Senior / Lead tiers by track record
Three ways to earn
Business Development
Win and own client relationships
Split-desk 10 / 12 / 14% + 20% of retainers
360 Recruitment
Full cycle: source & place candidates
Tier 20 / 25 / 30% + 5% Performance Bonus
Operations
Delivery, quality & coordination
Tiered 15–30% of net revenue + 20% of retainers
100% performance-based earnings · paid after client payment clears · no caps. Programme details, including any investment and experience-based options, are shared privately with selected candidates. Operations is offered on the Associate (build-a-desk) path only.
What you gain as a partner
The Magnus Kor brand & credibility with founders and VCs
Proven BD and recruitment playbooks + training
Commission calculators, Document Studio & operational tools
A dedicated mentor during your ramp
Uncapped, performance-based commission (20–40% of fees)
Experience-based options available to qualified candidates
Your own branded ID card & partner portal
Warm, inbound-ready positioning instead of cold outreach
Five steps to your own desk
Apply
Choose your track and partner type. Takes five minutes.
Screening call
A short conversation to confirm fit, track and network.
Onboarding
We set up your account, ID card, portal and playbooks.
Ramp with a mentor
Start on live mandates with hands-on guidance.
Graduate
Become a full Talent Partner on your first placement or £50K in fees.
Frequently asked
Is there a cost to take part in the programme?+
The programme includes your onboarding, brand licence, full toolkit and dedicated mentorship. Any programme investment is discussed privately with selected candidates at the offer stage, and experience-based discounts may apply.
Can I take part alongside my current job?+
Yes. Introducing Partners work flexibly with no exclusivity or fixed hours — refer opportunities in your own time and earn a referral fee on each conversion.
How and when do I get paid?+
Commission is paid after the client's payment has cleared. Introducing Partners earn a 5% referral fee; Recruiters earn 20–30% of the placement fee by tier; BD Partners earn a 10–14% split-desk share plus 20% of retainers.
Do I need prior recruitment experience?+
Not to start as an Introducing Partner — a strong network is enough. To build a desk as an Associate Partner, relevant business-development or recruiting experience helps.
How long until I become a full Talent Partner?+
It's milestone-based, not time-boxed. You graduate on your first placement or £50K in cumulative fees — whether that takes a few weeks or a few months.
Which track should I choose — BD, 360 Recruitment or Operations?+
Choose Business Development if you win clients, 360 Recruitment if you source and place candidates, and Operations if you support delivery and coordination. You select your track when you apply.
Join the programme
Takes five minutes. We review every application personally.