For employees working in security, sensitive areas or with vulnerable adults or children.
Accredited, regulated & certified
The BS7858 code of practice, established by the British Standards Institution, ensures that organisations adopt a structured and consistent approach to vetting employees.
This screening process involves comprehensive background checks, enabling companies to make informed, risk-based decisions about employing individuals in roles that demand trust and reliability.
These certifications reflect our full compliance with rigorous British and international screening standards, including:
Our screening practices are regularly audited by appointed inspectors, who are granted direct access to our screening files to ensure full transparency and strict adherence to BS 7858:2019.
Sample certificate
For standard risk roles, in regulated sectors such as in the security industry, healthcare and education.
Checks included:
Optional:
For higher risk, or high value, security sensitive roles, and some regulated sectors.
Checks included:
Optional:
Extend your BS7858 screening package with optional checks tailored to your specific risk profile. Ideal for non-standard roles.
Additional:
We know the risks, regulations, and real-world challenges you face. That’s why we deliver not only compliant employment screening, but also practical support, fast turnaround, and clear communication every step.
Anyone working in a sector where individuals are trusted with sensitive data, access to premises, or public safety — such as security guarding, keyholding, CCTV, and event stewarding.
The standard allows up to 84 days to complete, but we typically complete screening in 2–3 weeks, depending on how quickly third parties respond.
Once all checks are complete and signed off by compliance, a certificate is issued to confirm full adherence to the standard.
There’s no expiry date, but re-screening every 1–2 years is recommended as circumstances like credit, sanctions, and criminal history can change.
A 5-year BS7858 screening is typically sufficient for roles with moderate security requirements. These are positions where:
This level of screening is considered suitable for routine security environments, where employees are handling non-sensitive assets or providing services with standard risk exposure.
Common roles include:
A 10-year BS7858 screening is recommended or mandated for roles with higher levels of risk, where individuals are granted significant access to:
These positions demand a deeper level of background investigation to ensure the highest levels of trust, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Common roles include:
Yes, while the standard doesn’t enforce renewals, the 2019 update by the British Standards Institution encourages it. Best practice is to re-screen every 1–2 years to update DBS, credit, and sanctions checks.
