Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited

    Herkimer House

    Mill Road Industrial Estate

    Linlithgow

    EH49 7SF

    Scotland

    United Kingdom

    Document Owner:Recruitment Direct UK Ltd
    Version:1.0
    Effective Date:11 June 2026
    Review Date:11 June 2027

    1. Statement

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited (“RDUK”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to conducting business ethically, professionally and with integrity.

    We operate a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and are committed to complying with the Bribery Act 2010 and all other applicable laws and regulations.

    2. Purpose

    The purpose of this policy is to:

    • Prevent bribery and corruption in all business activities.
    • Promote ethical business practices.
    • Protect the reputation of Recruitment Direct UK Limited.
    • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
    • Provide guidance to employees, workers and business partners.

    3. Scope

    This policy applies to:

    • Employees
    • Workers
    • Directors
    • Contractors
    • Consultants
    • Suppliers
    • Business partners
    • Any person acting on behalf of Recruitment Direct UK Limited

    The policy applies to all business activities undertaken by Recruitment Direct UK Limited.

    4. Our Commitment

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited will not:

    • Offer, promise or give a bribe.
    • Request, agree to receive or accept a bribe.
    • Make facilitation payments.
    • Engage in corrupt business practices.
    • Offer improper financial or non-financial advantages to secure business or influence decisions.

    All business dealings must be conducted honestly, fairly and transparently.

    5. Gifts and Hospitality

    Reasonable and proportionate business hospitality may be provided or accepted where it is:

    • Lawful.
    • Appropriate.
    • Transparent.
    • Not intended to improperly influence a business decision.

    Gifts, hospitality or benefits must never:

    • Influence recruitment decisions.
    • Influence tender evaluations.
    • Influence framework awards.
    • Influence procurement decisions.
    • Create actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

    6. Recruitment and Client Relationships

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited is committed to ensuring that:

    • Recruitment decisions are based on merit and suitability.
    • Client relationships are managed ethically.
    • Tender and framework opportunities are pursued fairly.
    • No improper payments or incentives are offered to secure business.

    7. Technology and AI-Assisted Operations

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited may use artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning and automated technologies to support recruitment, communication, compliance and administrative processes.

    All technology systems must be used ethically, transparently and in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

    The use of technology does not remove the responsibility of employees, workers or representatives to comply with this Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

    8. Reporting Concerns

    Any suspected bribery, corruption, fraud or unethical conduct should be reported immediately to management.

    All reports will be treated seriously and investigated appropriately.

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited will not tolerate retaliation against any individual who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

    9. Compliance

    Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, termination of engagement, termination of contracts and, where appropriate, referral to regulatory or law enforcement authorities.

    10. Review

    This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required by legislative, regulatory or business changes.

    Director Approval

    I confirm that this Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy has been reviewed and approved on behalf of Recruitment Direct UK Limited.

    Name:Steven Peddie
    Position:Director
    Date:11 June 2026
    Signature:
    Steven Peddie Signature__________________________________________

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