External Referral Scheme

FAQs

• Who can refer talent to Geomiq?

  Any individual with a genuine personal or professional connection to the candidate. The scheme is not open to recruitment agencies, employment businesses or professional recruiters acting in the course of business, Geomiq employees, anyone involved in the relevant hiring decision, or the candidate themselves, and referrals made through a nominee or as part of an arrangement to share the reward aren't eligible either. If we discover a referral was submitted in breach of these terms, the bonus won't be payable.

• How well do I need to know the person I'm referring?

  It needs to be a warm referral — someone you know well, who knows you're introducing them to Geomiq. It shouldn't come as a surprise to them! This could be a current or former colleague, a current or former manager, someone from school, college or university, a friend, or someone you know through a community or network group. We're not able to accept referrals of family members or partners. You must have their permission to share their details with us and to be contacted about this opportunity, so please don't submit anyone's information without their knowledge.

• How do I refer someone?

  Please complete our referral form, sharing your details, the details of the person you're referring, and the role you think they'd be a great fit for. Please submit your referral before the candidate applies to Geomiq directly or is otherwise introduced to us. Candidates who are already known to us, already in our recruitment pipeline, or who applied to or were in contact with Geomiq in the past 12 months, aren't eligible. If more than one person refers the same candidate, only the first eligible referral we receive will qualify.

• What if there isn't currently an open UK role that suits my referral?

  Our open roles are updated regularly, so keep an eye on our careers page. If you're not sure which role would suit them best, submit the referral anyway and let us know — we'll match them to the most suitable opening.

• What counts as a successful referral?

  A candidate you referred who is hired as a full-time employee into one of our open UK-based roles, successfully completes their 6-month probation period, and remains employed with Geomiq - not resigned, dismissed, or serving notice - on the date the reward becomes payable. Only one reward is payable per candidate, regardless of how many roles they're considered for.

• When will I receive my referral bonus?

  Our Talent team will let you know if your referral is hired, and again once they successfully pass their 6-month probation. At that point we'll request your bank details, and you can expect payment in our next pay-run. Submitting a referral doesn't automatically guarantee a reward - our Talent team will first confirm it meets the eligibility criteria set out in these FAQs, and will only pay the verified referrer into a UK bank account in their own name. We may withhold or recover a payment obtained through fraud, misrepresentation, or a breach of these terms.

• Is the referral bonus taxable?

  Yes — £5,000 is the gross amount before tax. The referral bonus counts as earned income, so you'll need to declare it to HMRC. The exact amount of tax you pay will depend on your individual tax situation.

• Does this scheme apply to roles outside the UK?

  Not currently — this scheme applies only to our open roles based in the UK. If that changes, we'll update this page.