Privacy Policy

a) Our lawful bases for the collection and use of your data

• Consent: We may process your personal data based on your clear and informed consent, for example to keep your CV for current and future opportunities or to send job alerts. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, and doing so will not affect any processing carried out lawfully before withdrawal.
• Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.
• Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. This processing is necessary to enable us to deliver our recruitment services lawfully and responsibly. This includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for the periods prescribed under recruitment and employment law, assessing your qualifications, skills, experience, and right to work to ensure your suitability for the roles we offer, and identity verification before introducing you to a client or progressing with a potential placement. We must also process personal data to fulfil our legal duties under tax, anti-bribery, fraud prevention, crime prevention, and data protection legislation, and to co-operate with regulators and public authorities including HMRC where required by law.
• Legitimate interests – We may collect and use your personal information because it serves a legitimate purpose. Our legitimate interests are:
  • We collect and process personal information from candidates and clients to provide recruitment services, including matching candidates to suitable roles, verifying their right to work, and facilitating communication between clients and candidates. This processing is necessary to deliver our core services effectively and efficiently. The benefits include helping clients find qualified employees and helping candidates access appropriate employment opportunities. We take care to process only the information necessary for these purposes and ensure it is stored securely, respecting individuals' privacy. The benefits of processing this information—finding employment, supporting business operations, and improving our recruitment services—clearly outweigh any minimal risks to individuals, and we do not use the information in a way that unfairly impacts their rights or freedoms.

b) Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for dealing with queries, complaints or claims are:

• Legitimate interests – We process personal information of candidates and clients to respond to queries, complaints, or claims efficiently and fairly. This processing is necessary to resolve issues promptly, maintain accurate records of interactions, and uphold the quality and integrity of our recruitment services. The benefits include protecting the rights of clients and candidates, improving service delivery, and maintaining professional standards. We limit processing to information relevant to the issue and ensure it is stored securely. The benefits clearly outweigh any minimal risks to individuals, and the information is not used in a way that unfairly impacts their rights or privacy.

a) Clients and Prospective Employers

We share candidate information with clients and potential employers to consider you for vacancies and to assess your suitability for specific roles.

b) Regulatory Authorities and Legal Bodies

We may share personal data with regulatory authorities, statutory bodies, or other organisations where we are legally required to do so, or to comply with applicable laws.

c) Other Third Parties

• Former employers, referees, or educational institutions for reference or verification purposes.
• Auditors or compliance assessors to ensure we are adhering to legal and regulatory standards.

We will never share your personal data to third parties. Any sharing of your data is strictly controlled, limited to what is necessary, and in line with UK GDPR.