ISO 27001:2022

ISO 27001:2022

Search Recruitment Group have been awarded ISO 27001 certification, meaning our organisation demonstrates that it has identified and assessed potential security risks to confidential information and data we hold. We have taken steps to ensure these risks are mitigated and that security controls are fit for purpose within our context.

ISO 27001 Certificate
ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

Search are proud to have retained the environmental management systems accreditation since 2011.

Our environmental policy includes enhancing our environmental performance and fulfilling all compliance obligations and environmental objectives.

ISO 14001 Certificate
ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

Since 2002 Search have held the quality management systems accreditation.

This demonstrates our ability to consistently provide services that meet regulatory requirements, and enhance customer satisfaction. We do this by improving processes and meeting customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

ISO 9001 Certificate
REC Corporate Member

REC Corporate Member

Being a member of the REC means being among the best. We understand our obligations to jobseekers, and adhere to REC standards, regularly completing compliance tests to stay in membership.

REC Certificate
Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is an effective, government backed scheme that helps protect organisations against a whole range of cyber attacks. This certification gives us peace of mind that our defences will protect against the vast majority of common cyber attacks because we have the right Cyber Essentials technical controls in place.

Cyber Essentials Certificate
FSQS Registered

FSQS Registered

Financial Services Qualification System (FSQS) is a community of financial institutions including banks, building societies, insurance companies and investment services. These institutions have set a standard for managing increasing third and fourth-party complex information needed to demonstrate compliance to regulators, policies and governance controls.

FSQS Certificate (Search Consultancy Limited) 25
SSIP / SMAS

SSIP / SMAS

Safety Management Advisory Service (SMAS) Worksafe is a leading health and safety assessment provider and Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP)registered member scheme. The scheme assesses thousands of contractors annually according to SSIP core criteria. Contractors are audited on a yearly basis to ensure a consistent standard is being delivered. SMAS Worksafe works in collaboration with key trade associations and other partners in construction. Certification is recognised by thousands of individual clients across the UK.

SMAS Certificate
Achilles

Achilles

With Achilles Ethical Employment certification, we can demonstrate our commitment to achieving continuous improvement objectives from Build UK.

Achilles Ethical Business Certificate
Constructionline

Constructionline

Constructionline is a register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants used by the construction industry in the UK. The database is accessed by over 2000 organisations including; central government, local authorities and contractors who require you to be accredited before beginning the tender process. Constructionline helps all sides of a deal find solutions to typical problems associated with the tender process, saving everyone time, money and hassle in the process.

Constructionline certificate
Gangmaster

Gangmaster

The Gangmaster Licensing Authority was set up to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation. Search is licensed by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) enabling us to operate ethically and legally within the food industry.

Gangmasters Certificate
NICEIC

NICEIC

Since 1998, NICEIC Certification has provided industry-recognised assessments to the building services sector, including plumbing and heating engineers. They aim to provide the highest levels of service to their installer customers through a network of NICEIC approved training and assessment centres across the UK.

NICEIC Certificate
Stronger together 

Stronger together 

The Modern Slavery Act requires UK businesses over a certain size to disclose annually what action they have taken to ensure there is no modern slavery in their business or supply chains. Stronger Together provides specialist, in-depth practical advice and resources to labour providers and recruiters to help them address modern slavery risks and exploitation in business and labour supply chains. 

Nutral audit

Nutral audit

We're thrilled to share that we've passed our Nutral audit, showing our strong dedication to governance and sustainability. This confirms our commitment to top-tier environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Moving forward, we're fully focused on maintaining and surpassing our ESG responsibilities to our stakeholders, communities, and the environment.

Nutral audit certificate
EcoVadis

EcoVadis

As part of our commitment to society, our people, and the environment, Search completes a thorough assessment of its business sustainability practices every year through EcoVadis, the global standard for business sustainability ratings. The EcoVadis assessment includes 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. In our latest rating, which was completed in December 2023, we earned a silver medal which places Search in the 84th percentile.

Care Inspectorate

Care Inspectorate

Search Health & Social care Scotland are proud to be accredited by the Care Inspectorate. They are a scrutiny body which supports improvement in care homes across Scotland. They look at the quality of care to ensure it meets high standards. 

Care Inspectorate Report
Bild Association of Certified Training

Bild Association of Certified Training

By being certified by Bild Association of Certified Training, Search have demonstrated their training services comply with the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards (RRN).

This is a rigorous process that is accredited by UKAS as meeting the ISO 17065:2012 standards for certification and provides services, in which we support, with the confidence that all staff are trained to the highest level, ensuring that people are supported with dignity and respect.

BILD ACT Certificate
Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident Employer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. This accreditation provides an opportunity for us to really make a difference to clients and candidates, supporting inclusive recruitment practices. We’re committed to helping employers recruit a diverse talent pool and implement essential strategies to retain and develop those with disabilities.

Disability Confident Certificate
Avetta

Avetta

Avetta Assessed provides assessments for the SSIP certified categories as indicated and holding a certificate with Avetta Ltd: Avetta Assessed ensures a supplier benefits from two-way mutual recognition with all other SSIP registered member schemes.

Avetta SSI Certificate
Carbon Neutral Britan

Carbon Neutral Britan

Carbon Neutral Britain™ is the UK's Leading Carbon Offsetting Initiative – helping British Individuals and Businesses make an impact on Climate Change.

Carbon Neutral Britain Certificate
Compliance Chain Certified

Compliance Chain Certified

Compliance Chain is used by Subcontractors, Material Suppliers, Professional Services and  Principal Contractors to demonstrate their compliance whilst enhancing their visibility to principal contractors and clients. 

Compliance Chain membership - Gold Level

If you require any further information on an accreditation please contact the relevant team or person at Search. 

Accreditation Team 
REC HR Team
Disability Confident HR Team
FSQS Registered: Bid Team: Emily Kemish
Eco Vadis Compliance Team: Sue Flood
ISO Compliance Team: Sue Flood
Cyber Essentials IT team: David Armstrong
SSIP / SMAS H&S Team: Rachel Ballentyne
ConstructionLine Construction & Property MD: Paul Kynaston (Construction only)
Gangmasters License In-house Legal team (Industrial, Driving & Hospitality only)
NICEIC Energy Director: Paul Mumford (Energy only)
Care Inspectorate Health & Social Care: Craig McEwan
Stronger Together Samantha Cunnigham
Nutral audit Bid Team: Emily Kemish
Bild Association of Certified Training Health & Social Care: Denise Ehis
Carbon Neutral Britain Bid Team: Emily Kemish
Avetta SSI Bid Team: Emily Kemish
Compliance Chain membership - Gold Level Construction & Property MD: Paul Kynaston