Verify identity, employment history, education, professional credentials and Right to Work through one streamlined platform. Built for UK employers with UK GDPR-compliant processing, fast onboarding and no setup fees.
Trusted by 6,000+ clients worldwide for pre-employment screening.
UK BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES
Choose the background checks you need — or let us build a tailored pre-employment screening package for your sector and role risk level.
Verify candidate identity and Right to Work status using the appropriate UK verification route. Receive documented results to support compliant hiring and your statutory excuse obligations.
Verify the information that matters before making a hiring decision. Our screening workflow brings identity, employment, education, reference and professional credential verification together in one streamlined process.
Verify employment history, roles, dates and other relevant employment details directly with previous employers. Gap analysis can also help identify inconsistencies requiring further review.
Our pre-employment reference checks use a structured, role-relevant framework that surfaces actual performance, conduct and working style — in a way that informal references rarely do. The process includes appropriate candidate notification and documentation.
Degrees, diplomas and professional certifications verified directly with the issuing institution. Confirms that the qualification is genuine, the dates are accurate, and the awarding body is properly accredited. An essential pre-employment check for professional, regulated and senior roles — Helps identify discrepancies between a candidate's stated qualifications and verified academic records.
Active registration confirmed with relevant regulatory, licensing or professional bodies, where applicable. Confirms whether the candidate is currently authorised to practise and whether their registration is in good standing—not simply historically qualified.
Bankruptcies, insolvencies, CCJs and financial history for roles where financial integrity matters. Soft search only — does not affect the candidate's credit file. Available where appropriate to the role and subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-referenced against 7,900+ international watchlists, sanctions lists, PEP databases and regulatory enforcement bodies. Screen individuals against relevant sanctions, watchlists, PEP databases and regulatory enforcement sources where appropriate to the role, sector and risk profile.
Supports safer recruitment processes for schools and education providers in England, including verification of candidates with overseas history and other checks appropriate to the role and applicable KCSIE requirements.
We support international verification across 150+ countries, including employment history, education and professional credentials.
For HR teams, staffing agencies and recruitment firms running high volumes across multiple clients or placements. Consistent screening workflows across clients, roles and placements.
Not every role fits a template. Tell us the role and risk level — we’ll build the exact checks you need from 20+ types of checks. No fluff, no gaps. Ready to run instantly.
BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES BY SECTOR
Every UK sector faces different regulatory requirements and risk profiles. Our pre-employment screening packages are scoped to what actually applies — no unnecessary steps, no compliance gaps.
FCA-regulated screening for Senior Managers, Certified Functions and customer-facing roles. Background verification or identity & employment verification, credit, sanctions and directorship checks under a documented lawful basis — aligned to SMCR and Consumer Duty requirements.
Identity verification, employment verification, professional licence verification, Right to Work, education and reference verification. Professional licence and registration checks with the relevant regulatory or professional authorities, where applicable. Supports hiring across healthcare, social care, care homes, domiciliary care and other regulated sectors.
Comprehensive KCSIE-aligned safer recruitment background verification for schools, MATs, colleges, and nurseries in England. Includes education verification, employment verification, identity verification, right to work checks, overseas verification, reference checks, teacher prohibition checks, and Single Central Record (SCR) documentation. Designed to support Ofsted-ready recruitment and compliance requirements.
Protect client data and business integrity for fast-hiring, remote-first teams. Employment, credential and sanctions screening for client-facing and high-access roles — without slowing down your hiring pipeline.
High-volume screening across multiple clients and sectors. Bulk pricing, API access and consistent compliance across placements.
Screen site workers and contractors for roles with physical access or proximity to regulated or sensitive environments.
WHY CHOOSE AVVANZ FOR UK BACKGROUND CHECKS
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No setup fees, no two-week wait. Your pre-employment background check account is live and your first order placed inside ScreenGlobal — almost instantly. No onboarding friction, no upfront charges.
Up and Running Immediately
20+ background check services across EMEA, Americas and APAC. Scope, source, turnaround time and price visible upfront on every single check — no surprises, no separate workflows for international background checks.
150+ Countries, One Workflow
Unlimited source attempts while most background check providers stop at 3–5 — you get results, not excuses.
95%+ Verification Success Rate
Every background check service includes consultancy, unlimited platform access, candidate chasing, indemnity insurance and business reporting. One transparent price per check — no hidden extras, ever.
One Price, Everything You Need Included
6,000+ clients trust Avvanz for background verification and employment screening—from individual verification checks to enterprise-scale screening programmes across 150+ countries.
PARTNERS & INTEGRATIONS
Our latest ScreenGlobal 3.0 connects with your existing HR stack — no manual data entry, no switching between platforms.
OUR PROCESS
Three steps. No admin burden. No compliance guesswork. Built for UK employers running pre-employment checks at any scale.
Share the candidate details and role requirements. We confirm the right pre-employment background checks — proportionate to the role, legally scoped to UK requirements and your sector's regulatory obligations.
We establish the lawful basis, collect candidate documentation, and conduct background verification through identity verification, employment verification, education verification, right to work checks, and other authorised verification sources. Candidates receive clear, professional communication throughout the process.
Your background check report is delivered. Clear, structured reports are delivered through your ScreenGlobal dashboard, ready to support hiring decisions, HR records and compliance documentation.
TURNAROUND TIMES
Identity Verification
Right to Work
Education Verification
Employment Verification
Start Your Pre-Employment Background Checks Today
We tailor background check services to your sector, role risk level and volume. No setup fees. No lock-in contracts. Get fast, reliable verification to support better hiring decisions.
Employers must complete the appropriate Right to Work check for every new employee before employment begins. Additional background verification checks—such as identity verification, employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and credit checks (where appropriate)—should be selected based on the role, industry, and employer's risk assessment.
Yes - significantly. From 25 February 2026, physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and visa vignettes are no longer valid for right to work checks. Non-British and non-Irish nationals must now demonstrate their status via an eVisa share code through the Home Office online service. British and Irish passport holders must be verified through an accredited Identity Service Provider (IDSP) certified to the GPG45 standard. Employers who continue using old physical document processes are no longer compliant and risk civil penalties.
Yes. Background verification for contractors and agency workers is a common practice in the UK, particularly for roles involving access to sensitive information, regulated environments, or client sites. Right to Work verification is legally required where applicable. Additional checks—such as identity verification, employment verification, education verification, professional licence verification, financial checks (where appropriate), and reference verification—can be conducted when there is a legitimate business need, the checks are proportionate to the role, and they comply with UK GDPR and applicable employment laws.
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