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Background Screening Checks

Fast, simple, cost effective

Welcome to Secure Screening Services – the automated screening solution with a human touch.

Whether you’re hiring 1 or 1000 new employees a year, our expert team will be on hand to bring the right people on board. Need a fast self-serve pay-as-you-go option? We can help. Need something more bespoke tailored to your company’s requirements and recruitment policy? Our portal can do it all.

Fast

Quick, Efficient, and Personal: Using digital technology like instant employment verification and digital identity, we can turn around screenings in record time.

Employee background checks

Simple

With software designed by us, our portal is easy to use and allows you the flexibility you need to make screening simple.

Employee background checks

Cost Effective

No set-up fee: Creating an account with us is free! No contracts: We offer our services on a flexible basis, with no binding agreements. No additional or hidden costs: What you see is what you get. No surprises, just honest pricing.

Employee background checks

Choose Your Screening Option

Employment screening

What is it?

Pre-employment screening is the process of verifying the credentials of a job applicant to ensure that they are trustworthy and reliable and that they will fit seamlessly into your company culture. Pre-employment screening checks can range from DBS and Right to Work checks to adverse media and social media checks, with our easy to use portal you can create bespoke screening packages to meet your companies needs.

Who is it for?

Anyone! Organisations of all kinds would benefit from increased confidence in the suitability of their hire.

Pricing Examples:

GDPR screening package – £55 + VAT
Entry screening package – £75 + VAT
Mid-tier package – £135 + VAT
Director & Senior Management package – £195 + VAT

Employee background checks
BPSS clearance

What is it?

BPSS Clearance is a recognised standard of pre-employment screening set out by the UK Government. The latest BPSS Clearance (version 7.0) guidelines were published in June 2024 to keep pace with modern security requirements. Whilst it is not formal security clearance, it underpins the national security vetting process.

Who is it for?

Anyone who would have access to government assets, the Public Services Network (PSN) and in areas where secret information may be overheard. This includes civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff in departments and government contractors.

Price

£94.50+VAT

Employee background checks
BS7858 vetting

What is it?

BS7858 screening is the British standard recommendation and is used to obtain information about a candidate when recruiting into a secure or high-risk environment.

Who is it for?

Anyone working in a secure environment where the security and/or safety of people, goods, services, data or property is an operational requirement. This could be those working in public-facing roles or who hold positions of authority.

Price

£150+VAT

BS7858 Vetting

What is it?

Pre-employment screening is the process of verifying the credentials of a job applicant to ensure that they are trustworthy and reliable and that they will fit seamlessly into your company culture. Pre-employment screening checks can range from DBS and Right to Work checks to adverse media and social media checks, with our easy to use portal you can create bespoke screening packages to meet your companies needs.

Who is it for?

Anyone! Organisations of all kinds would benefit from increased confidence in the suitability of their hire.

Bespoke Package Examples:

GDPR screening package – £55 + VAT
Entry screening package – £75 + VAT
Director & Senior Management package – £195 + VAT

Employee background checks

What is it?

BPSS Clearance is a recognised standard of pre-employment screening set out by the UK Government. The latest BPSS Clearance (version 7.0) guidelines were published in June 2024 to keep pace with modern security requirements. Whilst it is not formal security clearance, it underpins the national security vetting process.

Who is it for?

Anyone who would have access to government assets, the Public Services Network (PSN) and in areas where secret information may be overheard. This includes civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff in departments and government contractors.

Price

£94.50+VAT

Employee background checks

What is it?

BS7858 screening is the British standard recommendation and is used to obtain information about a candidate when recruiting into a secure or high-risk environment.

Who is it for?

Anyone working in a secure environment where the security and/or safety of people, goods, services, data or property is an operational requirement. This could be those working in public-facing roles or who hold positions of authority.

Price

£150+VAT

BS7858 Vetting

Why choose us?

Customer service

Customer service

We put you first and are committed to providing you with the right package with the right information for your needs. And not only are we passionate about ensuring that you have a smooth and simple screening experience, but we also work to provide the same for your candidates.

Expertise

Expertise

Our team is made up of renowned experts in pre-employment screening. With a background in law enforcement, our brilliant team act with integrity at all times. We are highly experienced and on hand to support you.

Human touch

Human touch

We blend digital automation with excellent customer service to ensure your experience is smooth and reliable. You will never be given a “ticket” or responded to by a “bot”. Should you need to speak to someone, we have a dedicated team ready to help you.

Easy-to-use online portal

Easy-to-use online portal

Our screening portal is built with you in mind. That’s why it is flexible to the needs of all our customers, whether you are after a quick self-serve pay-as-you-go option or something tailored to your requirements.

Perform checks faster

Perform checks faster

Our fully automated system is quick, secure and reliable with many checks performed instantly. Where checks are out of our control, we have great systems in place to hurry things along and keep you in the loop.

Screening Checks Completed

“We have been using Secure Screening Services for many years now. We find them easy to use and helpful to communicate with. With a rapidly expanding team that also uses volunteers on a regular basis this service is invaluable to us as a National charity, providing timely reports to us.”

Clare Scherer – CEO – Naval Children’s Charity

“They handle the entire vetting process from start to finish, allowing us to focus on our core business activities without worrying about conducting background checks ourselves. Their portal for uploading candidates for vetting and viewing their status is extremely intuitive allowing us at a moment's glance, the current status of a candidate.”

Fiona Bail - Detective Chief Inspector

“Secure screening services helped me to complete BPSS screenings for 25 individuals. I didn’t know what a BPSS screening was or the process that went with it! The team walked me through it every step of the way, they were always on hand to answer questions and made me feel supported in a process I was unfamiliar with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will be using them again should we need more screenings completed.”

Holly Stone, Bailey & French

“Every one of the team are so helpful, and nothing is too much trouble for them, I have now gained a brilliant working relationship with all staff (who I'd love to mention individually but there are too many!) their help, and support is invaluable. Its always a pleasure to call up and chat to your staff! Would highly recommend this service and their staff.”

Concept Building Services

“After explaining our requirement for a quick turnaround, Secure Screening Services provided a fantastic service. The team listened to our requirements and we were given great advice on the best products to suit our needs. Above all, the updates and consistency of communication really stood out and were greatly appreciated by our team. Thank you, we thoroughly recommend and will be using the service again.”

Bethany Rosary - Product Delivery and Support Specialist – Utilidex

“Secure Screening Services are a valuable partner to our business. As a recruitment agency, we are required to perform background checks for a number of our Clients in a short period of time which can be an administrational burden and also time-consuming. Their platform is very easy to use with the team providing quick results.”

Taryn Watson – Operations Manager at Human Capital Ventures Ltd.

FAQs

What is employment screening?

Employment screening is the process of evaluating and verifying the background and suitability of job applicants before they are hired by an organisation, or are chosen to work on a specific project. It involves various checks and assessments to ensure that candidates are a good fit for the position and the company.

What are the benefits of employment screening?

Employment screening provides numerous benefits to employers and organisations, including improved hiring quality, reduced risks, and enhanced workplace safety. It helps identify the most qualified candidates, mitigates the hiring of individuals with problematic backgrounds, ensures compliance with regulations, and safeguards an organisation's reputation. Additionally, employment screening reduces liability, fosters trust among employees and customers, enhances productivity, lowers training costs, minimises the risk of employee theft and fraud, promotes cultural fit, and ensures legal compliance. It is crucial to conduct screening responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to maximise these advantages while respecting candidate rights.

How do Secure Screening Services work?

At Secure Screening Services, we have developed a portal that is both easy to navigate and completely transparent during the screening process. It’s simple to create an account where you can either pay as you screen or you can have an account for large volume users.

Simply add the details of the person to be screened, select the level of screening and leave the rest to us. We will contact the candidate and obtain all the information and let you know when the screening process is complete.

You will have access to a full and comprehensive report via the portal which you can download for your records. We have made the portal as interactive and user-friendly as possible. The portal can be accessed via computer, tablet or mobile device. We know that this candidate’s experience reflects your organisation’s reputation, and you can trust us to deliver a professional service in a timely manner.

How long does the screening process take?

We have invested our time in developing a product that processes information in the quickest times available. The portal can be viewed throughout the process, clearly showing what stage your screening has reached. We get the completed screening package to you as soon as it is processed.

How much does screening cost?

Our pricing is clear and transparent. We have built various screening packages which have fixed costs. We also have a screening menu so you can build a screening package just for you or choose a single check. These are all individually priced so you have a clear understanding of the costs involved. Check out our pricing page for more information.