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 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.
IIP Platinum
Search are proud to have the highest level of accreditation available from the Investors in People Platinum Accreditation (IIP). This recognises our high standard for people management, leadership and support resources. We are in the top percentile of companies worldwide, who have an award winning people strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Achilles
With Achilles Ethical Employment certification, we can demonstrate our commitment to achieving continuous improvement objectives from Build UK.
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.
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.
NAPIT
The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) is a leading government approved and UK Accreditation Service (UKAS). It provides a membership scheme for those operating in the building services and fabric sector.
Stronger togetherÂ
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.Â
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.
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
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.Â
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.
If you require any further information on an accreditation please contact the relevant team or person at Search.Â
Accreditation | Team |
Investors in people (IIP) | HR Team |
REC | HR Team |
Disability Confident | HR Team |
FSQS Registered: | Bid Team: Donna Turner |
Eco Vadis | Bid Team: Donna Turner |
ISO | Compliance Team: Sue Flood |
Cyber Essentials | IT team: David Armstrong |
SSIP / SMAS | H&S Team: Norman Lamond |
ConstructionLine | Construction & Property MD: Paul Kynaston (Construction only) |
Gangmasters License | In-house Legal team (Industrial, Driving & Hospitality only) |
NAPIT | Energy Director: Paul Mumford (Energy only) |
Care Inspectorate | Health & Social Care: Craig McEwan |
Stronger Together | Samantha Cunnigham |
Nutral audit | Bid Team: Donna Turner |
Bild Association of Certified Training | Health & Social Care: Denise Ehis |