Manchester × Mumbai

Hire vetted remote developers from India — without the hiring headache.

Manbo Talent finds, vets and places skilled web and software developers with small UK startups. They work remotely for your team, fully employed through a trusted Employer of Record partner.

Pay only when you hire UK-friendly working hours Contracts & payroll handled
How it works

From brief to new team member in three steps

1

Tell us what you need

A short call or brief: the role, your tech stack, seniority and budget.

2

Meet a vetted shortlist

We source and screen developers for skills, English and remote-work fit, then introduce only the best matches.

3

Hire and get going

Our Employer of Record partner handles the contract, payroll and local compliance in India. You manage the work.

Why Manbo

Built for small UK teams

Big agencies are built for big companies. We focus on startups that need one or two great developers, fast.

Stretch your runway

Skilled developers at a cost that makes sense for an early-stage budget.

Vetted, not just sourced

Every candidate is screened on technical ability, communication and reliability before you see them.

No admin burden

No overseas entity, no international payroll setup. The EOR partner keeps everything compliant.

A UK point of contact

We're based in the North West, so you deal with someone in your time zone who knows how UK startups work.

Roles we place

Web and software developers

Junior to senior, across the stacks UK startups use most.

Front-end (React, Vue) Back-end (Node.js, Python, PHP) Full-stack Next.js Laravel WordPress & Shopify Mobile (React Native, Flutter) QA & testing
Pricing

Simple, success-based fees

No retainers and no upfront cost. You pay a one-off placement fee only when you hire a developer we introduced.

From
£2,000
one-off fee per successful hire, depending on seniority
  • Free consultation call
  • Vetted shortlist of candidates
  • Interview coordination
  • EOR setup support
FAQ

Common questions

What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

An EOR is a company that legally employs your developer in India on your behalf. It handles the employment contract, payroll, taxes and local compliance, so you don't need to set up a company overseas.

Who does the developer work for day to day?

For you. They join your team, your tools and your stand-ups like any remote hire. The EOR only handles the employment paperwork.

What about time zones?

India is 4.5–5.5 hours ahead of the UK, which gives a good overlap with the UK working day. We agree working hours with you before anyone starts.

When do I pay Manbo?

Only when you hire someone we introduced. The fee is agreed up front based on the role, so there are no surprises.

Get started

Let's find your next developer

Book a free 20-minute call, or send us a quick brief and we'll reply within one working day.

Book a free call

Or email info@manbotalent.co.uk