Policies & Compliance
Everything you need for due diligence, in one place
Every policy, certification and compliance statement covering how Recruitment Direct UK operates — built for procurement teams, framework reviewers and anyone building a supplier compliance pack.
Data Protection & Privacy
Privacy Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK collects, uses and protects personal data across our website and services, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Effective 11 June 2026
Candidate Privacy Notice
AvailableWhat we collect from job applicants and candidates, why, how long we keep it, and how to exercise your data rights.
Effective 11 June 2026
Client Privacy Notice
AvailableHow we process personal data belonging to client contacts and hiring managers we work with.
Effective 11 June 2026
Data Retention & Deletion Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd retains, protects and deletes candidate, client and worker data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Effective 7 September 2026
Subject Access Request (SAR) Procedure
AvailableHow to make a Subject Access Request to Recruitment Direct UK Ltd and how we respond, in line with Article 15 of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Effective 7 September 2026
Data Breach Response Procedure
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd identifies, contains, assesses and reports personal data breaches in line with UK GDPR Articles 33 and 34.
Effective 7 September 2026
AI & Automated Decision-Making Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd uses AI-assisted tools responsibly in candidate screening, in line with UK GDPR Article 22 and ICO guidance.
Effective 7 September 2026
AI Screening Call Statement
AvailableHow our AI telephone screening system functions, data collected during candidate calls, call recording transparency, and candidate privacy protections.
Effective 7 September 2026
Data & Platform Security
AvailableHow call data, candidate records and platform access are secured for our AI screening and recruitment tools — complements our Cyber Essentials accreditation.
Effective 11 June 2026
Equality, Ethics & Conduct
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
AvailableOur commitment to fair treatment and equal opportunity for candidates, workers and staff, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Effective 11 June 2026
Anti-Harassment & Sexual Harassment Policy
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's zero-tolerance approach to harassment and sexual harassment, including the proactive preventative duty under the Worker Protection Act 2023.
Effective 7 September 2026
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
AvailableOur stance against modern slavery and human trafficking in our own business and supply chains, under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Effective 11 June 2026
Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's zero-tolerance anti-bribery and corruption policy, in compliance with the Bribery Act 2010.
Effective 7 September 2026
Whistleblowing Policy
AvailableHow to raise a concern about malpractice or wrongdoing at Recruitment Direct UK Ltd, protected under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
Effective 7 September 2026
Conflict of Interest Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd identifies, declares and manages conflicts of interest in recruitment and commercial decisions.
Effective 7 September 2026
Health, Safety & Safeguarding
Health & Safety Policy
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's commitment to employee, worker and client health and safety under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Effective 7 September 2026
Lone Working Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd assesses and manages the risks to workers placed in lone-working roles, in line with HSE guidance.
Effective 7 September 2026
Safeguarding Policy (Children & Vulnerable Adults)
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd safeguards children and vulnerable adults when placing workers into regulated roles.
Effective 7 September 2026
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd maintains and recovers critical recruitment services, including payroll continuity, during a major disruption.
Effective 7 September 2026
Employment & Workforce Compliance
National Minimum Wage & Holiday Pay Compliance Policy
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's commitment to paying at least the National Minimum/Living Wage and calculating correct, transparent holiday pay.
Effective 7 September 2026
Working Time Regulations Compliance Policy
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's compliance with the Working Time Regulations 1998, covering maximum 48-hour limits, rest breaks and annual leave.
Effective 7 September 2026
Complaints Policy
AvailableHow to raise a complaint about our service, and how we handle and respond to it.
Effective 11 June 2026
Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) Compliance Statement
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, covering day-one rights and equal treatment after 12 weeks.
Effective 7 September 2026
Right to Work & Immigration Compliance Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd checks and verifies every candidate's right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office guidance.
Effective 7 September 2026
TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd manages the transfer of workers under TUPE when taking over or exiting a staffing contract.
Effective 7 September 2026
Umbrella Company Due-Diligence Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd carries out due diligence on umbrella companies and intermediaries used to pay contractors, in line with HMRC guidance.
Effective 7 September 2026
Safer Recruitment & Vetting Policy
AvailableThe DBS, PVG and background vetting checks Recruitment Direct UK Ltd carries out for roles involving children or vulnerable adults.
Effective 7 September 2026
IR35 / Off-Payroll Working Compliance Statement
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's approach to IR35 and off-payroll working rules for contractors placed through personal service companies.
Effective 7 September 2026
REC Code of Practice Compliance Statement
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd is a Corporate Member of the REC (No. 00207320), committed to the REC Code of Professional Practice.
Effective 7 September 2026
Financial & Commercial Assurance
Terms of Use
AvailableThe terms that govern use of the rd1.co.uk website.
Effective 11 June 2026
Insurance Certificates & Statement of Cover
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's Professional Indemnity, Employers' Liability and Public Liability insurance cover, underwritten by Aviva.
Effective 7 September 2026
Prompt Payment Policy
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's commitment to paying suppliers, contractors and placed workers promptly and transparently.
Effective 7 September 2026
Quality Policy
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's ISO 9001:2015-certified approach to quality in recruitment service delivery (Certificate No. GB2006088).
Effective 7 September 2026
Risk Management Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd identifies, assesses and manages risk across compliance, operations, finance and service delivery.
Effective 7 September 2026
Supplier & Subcontractor Due-Diligence Policy
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd carries out due diligence on suppliers and associate agencies used to fulfil client contracts.
Effective 7 September 2026
Legal & General
Framework & Tender Compliance
AvailableRecruitment Direct UK Ltd's full compliance pack for procurement, framework and tender evaluation — linking every relevant policy, certification and statement.
Effective 7 September 2026
Accreditations & Certifications
AvailableConstructionline Gold, Cyber Essentials and CQS/ISO 9001 — see the full detail on our accreditations page.
GLAA Licence Applicability Statement
AvailableA statement on the applicability of GLAA licensing to Recruitment Direct UK Ltd's recruitment activities.
Effective 7 September 2026
Social Value Statement
AvailableHow Recruitment Direct UK Ltd delivers social value through local employment, inclusive recruitment and community-focused client work.
Effective 7 September 2026