"British jobs are moving overseas in "droves" as rising costs, wages, and employment taxes push companies to outsource, according to offshoring specialist The Legends Agency. The London-based firm, which has supported over 200 UK businesses in recruiting South African talent across more than 1,000 roles, has nearly tripled its workforce this year alone in response to soaring demand. In April 2024, the firm was a £300,000 operation. 18 months later, the company is transformed and on target to achieve £8m turnover in 2025."
"The Legends Agency has observed a notable surge in offshoring among sectors previously considered immune to the trend, including back-office functions in construction and hospitality. More than 100 South African employees now work remotely for 15 UK hospitality and construction companies through the agency. With average salaries of approximately £35,000, these roles alone would generate around £995,000 in tax receipts if located in the UK. Offshored positions span admin assistants, rota managers, back-office functions, sales, and customer service roles."
UK businesses are increasingly offshoring roles to South Africa because rising costs, higher wages, and employer taxes make domestic hiring more expensive and less flexible. The Legends Agency has placed South African talent into over 1,000 roles for more than 200 UK firms, expanding its workforce and revenue rapidly. Sectors including construction and hospitality now outsource back‑office, administrative, sales, rota management, and customer service positions. More than 100 South African workers serve 15 UK companies, with average salaries of about £35,000 that would have generated nearly £995,000 in UK tax if employed domestically. Policy changes and higher National Insurance and minimum wage rates are accelerating the trend.
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