Pioneering People is a social good match making platform for workers and companies. With more than ½ of UK gig economy workers are paid below minimum wage, and with 1/6 of UK adults working in the gig economy at least once a week – this is a huge problem for our economy (University of Bristol, 2023)

Our Story -

Pioneering People was brought to life after gaining experience on various temporary work platforms. Facing challenges such as below minimum wage hourly rates, delayed payments, lack of organisation, and uncertainty about shift schedules, the PP team identified a substantial gap in the market. Recognising that students, part-time, and temporary workers lacked a reliable platform for well-paid, decent jobs, Pioneering People was born.

With a commitment to empowering workers, the platform ensures access to companies paying above the London Living Wage, setting a minimum hourly rate of £13.50. Pioneering People features a rapid matching engine displaying relevant jobs in the user's area, aligning with their preferred hours and interests. Prioritizing transparency, the platform allows workers to read reviews on companies before applying and leave reviews afterward, addressing the challenges faced by gig economy workers.

Crucially, the platform enables quick payment, relieving financial stress for Pioneers. Whether facing a bill due at the end of the week or saving for a holiday, Pioneers no longer endure prolonged waiting periods for payment. All payments for jobs are done when the Destination (company) hires a Pioneer (worker). This means that the money sits in escrow with us, until the Pioneer successfully checks out from the role. This allows a no hassle, seamless financial process for both ends.

As a platform, we want to change the learned behaviour around being self-employed. We have made it even easier for self-employed individuals to find work and get paid well. We have also partnered with GoSimpleTax who do what they say on the tin, make taxes simple for Pioneers. You can use their services to help you navigate taxes and finances of being self-employed.

Pioneering People's mission is to eliminate intermediaries and be the vehicle of your journey. placing both Pioneers and Destinations firmly in the driver's seat.

I’m looking for work, what can PP do for me?

You’re a Pioneer, you may be a student, a single mum, or somebody with a 9-5 who is just chasing the dream of having control of their work life. We have something for everyone.

Our platform has an array of verified companies who have jobs for you that start at £13.50 an hour. All you need to do, is let us know when and where you would like to work, and we’ll match you up. Unlike agencies, we charge you no fees, so what you see advertised by the job role, is what you will get. We also won’t make you wait until pay day. Our payments are to be done within 2 days of you checking out from your shift – no waiting around here.

We are a transparent platform that puts transparency above many other factors. This means every business on the platform has been checked over and verified by our team, and if that wasn’t enough – you can read reviews about every company before you accept/apply to a job with them. Once you complete a shift with a Destination, you are also very welcome to leave a review for them. We leave no room for hidden surprises or bad management here.

I’m looking for workers, what can PP do for me?

If you are a Destination (a company) who is looking for hassle free workers for temporary or part time work, you’ve come to the right place. We cut out the middleman by using technology to connect and match you to verified workers available whenever and wherever you need them.

The workers on our platform all go through an identity verification as well as Right to Work checks, leaving your mind at peace when you either select them or they are matched to you. Transparency is key at Pioneering People, so we have made sure that you can read reviews on every worker on the platform, as well as being able to leave them reviews after each shift.

By not being an agency, we do not charge any set up, monthly or yearly subscriptions. We operate on a commission basis whereby we charge only 12% per hour of the Pioneers in which you find through our platform. This fee covers our tech, the ID verification, their RTW checks and the ease and speed in which you can find these workers. Being newly launched, our team is always happy to hear from our Destinations. Whether you need help setting up or finding your way around the platform – you can organise a video call to get all of the help you need {book a meeting here)