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BS7858 Screening Check Services In The UK
Secure Hiring with the BS7858 Standard
What is BS7858?
BS7858 is the official British Standard for employee vetting in the UK. It sets out how to screen individuals who will have access to sensitive data, secure premises, or valuable assets. A BS7858 check confirms an individual’s honesty, integrity, and reliability, giving employers confidence that they meet the highest security expectations.
Who should apply BS7858 screening?
Any business operating in high-security, data-sensitive, or trust-based industries should use BS7858 screening. This includes security firms, data centres, facilities management providers, financial institutions, and any role where staff have unsupervised access to customer data, cash, or restricted areas.
What does the BS7858 process involve?
The BS7858 screening process covers biometric identity and right-to-work checks, UK criminal record checks (DBS), five-year employment history verification, financial checks, and global watchlist searches. If a candidate has lived overseas, international criminal checks are added. Together, these meet the full BS7858 screening requirements.
Compliance you can trust
The BS7858:2019 standard also highlights employer responsibilities. Social media checks are recommended as best practice, screening files must be kept for seven years after the employee leaves, and all completed files must be reviewed by the organisation, even if outsourced. We make this simple with digital records and audit-ready reporting.
Why BS7858 Matters for Your Business
The Background Checker makes BS7858 clearance straightforward, fast, and compliant. By combining biometric verification with secure data sources, we deliver accurate screening that protects your organisation against risk.
Our UK-based team manages the entire process, supported by an account manager who keeps you updated at every step. Candidate forms, declarations, and document submissions are all handled online, reducing delays while ensuring compliance with BS7858 standards.
We also understand the importance of timing. ID and right-to-work verification can be completed in just a few hours, DBS checks in as little as three days, and HMRC employment history checks in around 20 minutes with candidate access. This means you can make secure hiring decisions without slowing down your recruitment process.
Get started today and ensure your workforce meets the UK standards of security and compliance!
BS7858 Screening Offerings
Standard BS7858
Designed for full compliance with BS7858 screening requirements, this package includes:
- Biometric identity verification
- Biometric right-to-work check
- UK Criminal Record (DBS) check
- Employment verification for the past 5 years (extendable)
- Global watchlist checks (fraud, sanctions, and other watchlists)
- Financial/credit check (including CCJs, civil notices, insolvency & bankruptcy)
Fast-Track BS7858
For candidates who have worked in the UK continuously for the past five years, our fast-track option offers quicker turnaround times without cutting corners:
- Biometric identity verification
- Biometric right-to-work check
- UK Criminal Record (DBS) check
- Rapid employment verification via HMRC & online banking
- Global watchlist checks
- Financial/credit check (as above)
Additional Checks and Compliance Support
To strengthen your vetting process and align with BS7858 standards, we also provide:
- Social media checks recommended best practice
- International criminal checks for overseas residency
- File retention support compliant with the 7-year requirement
- Employer-ready audit reports for easy file reviews
Benefits of Choosing Us
Guaranteed Compliance with BS7858 Standards
Our process fully aligns with the official BS7858 requirements, giving you complete confidence in your vetting and helping you satisfy insurers, auditors, and clients.
Faster Turnaround Times
With biometric technology, HMRC integrations, and proactive follow-ups, we deliver fast results while maintaining thorough checks across every step of the BS7858 screening process.
Dedicated UK-Based Support
Work directly with a personal account manager and a UK-based team. We never outsource sensitive data, ensuring reliable communication and strict data security.
Strong Data Protection Credentials
We’re ISO 27001 compliant, Cyber Essentials Plus certified, and ICO registered (No. ZA840689). Your candidate data is always handled with the highest level of security.
Real-Time Dashboard Access
Track every stage of your BS7858 clearance with our free 24/7 online dashboard. Monitor progress, request add-ons, and download instant reports.
Flexible Coverage for Complex Histories
From extending employment checks beyond five years to conducting international criminal searches, we adapt the process to suit your organisation’s risk profile.
Tell us about your hiring needs, and we’ll provide a tailored BS7858 check package with clear pricing and turnaround times.
Start Your BS7858 Check Today
Protect your organisation with trusted, compliant screening. Request your tailored BS7858 package today and start hiring with confidence. As a trusted background check company, we provide fast, audit-ready screening that secures your workforce and your reputation.
FAQs
1) What is included in a BS7858 check?
It includes identity and right-to-work verification, a DBS criminal record check, five years of employment history, financial checks, and global watchlist screening. International checks are added for overseas candidates.
2) How long does BS7858 screening take?
ID and right-to-work are completed in 2 to 4 hours. DBS checks take 3 to 5 days, employment verification takes 2 to 14 days, HMRC employment history checks take 20 minutes, watchlist checks take 24 hours, and financial checks take 48 hours.
3) Are social media checks mandatory?
No, they are recommended best practice under BS7858:2019. Many employers choose them to strengthen due diligence.
4) Do we need to review the files if outsourced?
Yes, employers must review completed screening files even if outsourcing the process. We make this simple with clear, audit-ready reports.
5) How long should screening files be retained?
Seven years after the employee leaves. Our secure storage solutions support this requirement.
6) What if a candidate has lived abroad?
International criminal checks are carried out to ensure continuous vetting, keeping the process compliant with BS7858 screening requirements.
