Verification of Employment
Verifies the employer, employment dates, and position details supplied by the applicant.
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United Kingdom Background Screening
Comprehensive, GDPR-compliant background checks for UK employers and organizations.
Available Services
Browse our comprehensive range of UK screening services. All services are fully compliant with GDPR and UK data protection regulations. Click each service category to explore detailed product information.
What it's used for:
Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check showing unspent convictions. Required for positions working with vulnerable groups or roles requiring basic criminal record disclosure.
Why use this:
Essential for UK employment compliance, particularly in education, healthcare, and childcare sectors. Provides peace of mind for employers hiring for sensitive positions.
Sources:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), UK Police National Computer
What it's used for:
Standard DBS check showing spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Required for roles with greater responsibility or access to vulnerable individuals.
Why use this:
More comprehensive than Basic DBS, reveals fuller criminal history. Legally required for certain regulated activities and positions of trust.
Sources:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), UK Police National Computer, local police records
What it's used for:
Most comprehensive DBS check including criminal records, barred lists, and relevant local police information. Mandatory for roles working directly with children or vulnerable adults.
Why use this:
Highest level of criminal record screening in the UK. Required by law for regulated activities. Includes checks against children and adults barred lists.
Sources:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), UK Police National Computer, local police intelligence, barred lists
What it's used for:
Standard criminal record bureau check (legacy CRB system). Searches UK criminal record databases for convictions and cautions.
Why use this:
Alternative to DBS for certain employment situations. Provides criminal history verification for risk assessment and compliance.
Sources:
UK criminal record databases, Police National Computer
What it's used for:
Official criminal record certificate from ACRO (Association of Chief Police Officers Criminal Records Office). Used for visa applications, international employment, and emigration.
Why use this:
Internationally recognized criminal record certificate. Required for many visa applications and overseas job opportunities.
Sources:
ACRO Criminal Records Office, UK Police National Computer
What it's used for:
ACRO international criminal records check covering UK and available international criminal databases. Essential for candidates with overseas history.
Why use this:
Provides broader criminal record search beyond UK borders. Critical for international hires or candidates who have lived/worked abroad.
Sources:
ACRO Criminal Records Office, international criminal databases via INTERPOL
What it's used for:
Electronic verification of government-issued ID documents (passport, driving license, national ID). Confirms authenticity and validates identity details against official databases.
Why use this:
Fast, cost-effective identity verification. Prevents identity fraud, ensures candidate is who they claim to be, and satisfies right-to-work requirements.
Sources:
UK Government ID verification databases, DVLA, Passport Office
What it's used for:
Digital identity verification using biometric data and document scanning. Provides secure remote identity confirmation for DBS Basic applications.
Why use this:
Enables secure, remote DBS application process. Faster and more convenient than traditional paper-based verification. Uses advanced anti-fraud technology.
Sources:
UK digital identity verification system, biometric databases
What it's used for:
Enhanced biometric verification including watchlist screening. Used for DBS Standard applications requiring higher security identity confirmation.
Why use this:
Combines identity verification with watchlist checks. Provides additional security layer for sensitive positions. Fully remote-capable process.
Sources:
UK digital identity verification system, biometric databases, security watchlists
What it's used for:
Verification of legal right to work in the UK. Confirms visa status, work permits, and immigration status through official UK Home Office systems.
Why use this:
Legal requirement for all UK employers. Protects against illegal working penalties (up to £20,000 per illegal worker). Ensures immigration compliance.
Sources:
UK Home Office verification system, visa databases, immigration records
What it's used for:
Verification of UK driving license validity, endorsements, and driving entitlements. Confirms license is genuine and checks for suspensions or revocations.
Why use this:
Essential for driving roles. Verifies candidate is legally authorized to drive. Identifies undisclosed points, bans, or disqualifications.
Sources:
DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) verification system
What it's used for:
Direct verification of employment history with previous employers. Confirms job titles, dates of employment, responsibilities, salary, and reasons for leaving.
Why use this:
Detects resume fraud and employment gaps. Validates candidate qualifications and work experience. Provides insights into performance and conduct.
Sources:
Direct employer verification via HR departments, personnel records
What it's used for:
Verification of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and qualifications. Confirms attendance dates, graduation status, degree class, and institution legitimacy.
Why use this:
Prevents credential fraud (estimated 30% of CVs contain false qualifications). Ensures candidates meet minimum education requirements for role.
Sources:
Educational institutions, registrar offices, HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency)
What it's used for:
Verification of professional licenses, certifications, and memberships with regulatory bodies. Confirms status, expiry dates, and any sanctions or restrictions.
Why use this:
Critical for regulated professions (medical, legal, financial, engineering). Ensures compliance with industry regulations and protects against unqualified practitioners.
Sources:
Professional licensing bodies (GMC, SRA, FCA, etc.), regulatory registers
What it's used for:
Electronic verification of current address against Experian UK database. Confirms address history and validates residency claims.
Why use this:
Detects false addresses, confirms candidate stability, and aids in locating individuals for court searches. Fast electronic turnaround.
Sources:
Experian UK database, electoral roll, credit header data
What it's used for:
Manual validation of address using document verification and forensic analysis. More thorough than electronic verification, includes utility bills, council tax, and tenancy agreements.
Why use this:
Higher level of assurance than database checks. Useful when electronic verification is unavailable or insufficient. Detects forged documents.
Sources:
Document verification, forensic analysis of utility bills and official correspondence
What it's used for:
Search of civil court records for County Court Judgments (CCJs), litigation history, and civil claims. Covers Crown Courts, High Courts, and Magistrate Courts.
Why use this:
Identifies financial instability, litigation patterns, and potential integrity risks. Important for financial services roles and positions of trust.
Sources:
Crown Courts, High Courts, Magistrate Courts, County Court judgment registers
What it's used for:
Comprehensive search of company litigation, insolvency proceedings, winding-up petitions, and bankruptcy filings. Used for business due diligence.
Why use this:
Essential for B2B relationships, supplier vetting, and M&A due diligence. Identifies financially distressed companies and legal exposure.
Sources:
Civil litigation registries, Companies House, insolvency registers, court records
What it's used for:
Search of Companies House registry for current and previous company directorships. Reveals business interests, disqualifications, and corporate affiliations.
Why use this:
Identifies conflicts of interest, competitor connections, and disqualified directors. Important for senior hires and financial services compliance.
Sources:
Companies House registry, director database
What it's used for:
Search of news media, press archives, and online databases for negative coverage related to fraud, violence, financial crime, or reputational issues.
Why use this:
Identifies reputational risks not found in official records. Critical for senior hires, regulated sectors, and brand protection.
Sources:
News media archives, press databases, online news aggregators
What it's used for:
Corporate adverse media screening for businesses. Searches for negative news about companies including fraud, regulatory action, sanctions, and scandal.
Why use this:
Essential for supplier vetting, M&A due diligence, and third-party risk management. Protects against reputational damage from business relationships.
Sources:
News media, press releases, regulatory announcements, online databases
What it's used for:
Screening against Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) lists and global sanctions databases. Checks for connections to sanctioned individuals, entities, or countries.
Why use this:
Legal requirement for financial services under AML regulations. Protects against sanctions violations (severe penalties). Essential for compliance programs.
Sources:
Global PEP databases, UN/EU/US/UK sanctions lists, OFAC, HMT watchlists
What it's used for:
Specialized search for animal rights activism, protest involvement, and extreme animal welfare activities. Used by industries vulnerable to activist targeting (pharma, research, agriculture).
Why use this:
Identifies potential security risks for certain industries. Protects against infiltration, sabotage, and IP theft by activist groups.
Sources:
News media, press records, online activist databases, protest records
What it's used for:
Review of publicly available social media profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for reputational risks, discriminatory content, or policy violations.
Why use this:
Identifies candidates who may pose brand risk. Detects concerning behavior patterns not found in traditional background checks. Increasingly requested by employers.
Sources:
Public social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok)
Standard Verifications
Available regardless of where the employer, school, referee, or licensing body is located. Required documents and turnaround depend on the source, not this country page.
$15.00 per employer
Education Verification
Verifies the school, degree, field of study, and attendance details supplied by the applicant.
Reference Check
Contacts the reference supplied by the applicant using the agreed reference workflow.
Professional License Verification
Verifies a professional license directly with the issuing authority.
Why Choose Our UK Screening Services?
GDPR Compliant
All our UK screening services are fully compliant with GDPR and UK data protection regulations.
DBS Certified
We offer all levels of DBS checks - Basic, Standard, and Enhanced - through official channels.
Fast Turnaround
Most checks completed within 1-14 days, with real-time status updates throughout the process.