BBS Recruitment Agency – Modern Slavery Statement 2024
This statement is issued in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps we have taken in the year to 29 February 2024 to address and prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
BBS Recruitment Modern Slavery Act Statement
We are committed to tackling the risk of modern slavery within our organisation and wider supply chains. We actively promote inclusion and diversity, and any unfair or discriminatory treatment of individuals is wholly inconsistent with our values as a recruitment agency.
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
- Policy Statement
1.1. Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It includes slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. These forms of exploitation involve depriving individuals of their liberty for personal or commercial gain. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings. We maintain effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery does not occur in our business or supply chains.
1.2. We are committed to transparency in our business and supply chains in line with our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We expect the same high standards from all contractors, suppliers, and business partners. Our contracting processes include explicit prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude—whether adults or children. We expect our suppliers to apply the same standards throughout their own supply chains.
1.3. This policy applies to all individuals working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, secondees, volunteers, interns, contractors, consultants, third-party representatives, and business partners.
1.4. This policy does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment and may be amended at any time.
- Responsibility for the Policy
2.1. The Regional Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations, and that all individuals under our control adhere to it.
2.2. The Regional Manager also has day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its effectiveness, responding to queries, and ensuring internal systems and controls remain effective in preventing modern slavery.
2.3. Line managers are responsible for ensuring their teams understand and comply with this policy and receive adequate training on modern slavery risks and responsibilities.
2.4. We welcome feedback on how this policy can be improved. Comments and suggestions should be directed to the person responsible for the policy.
- Compliance With the Policy
3.1. You must read, understand, and comply with this policy.
3.2. Preventing, detecting, and reporting modern slavery within our business or supply chains is everyone’s responsibility.
3.3. You must notify your manager if you believe or suspect that a breach of this policy has occurred or may occur.
3.4. You are encouraged to raise concerns regarding any suspicion of modern slavery at the earliest opportunity.
3.5. Suspected breaches must be reported to your manager or through our Whistleblowing Policy.
3.6. If unsure whether certain behaviour or conditions constitute modern slavery, raise the issue with your manager or the Head of Procurement.
3.7. We encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith, even if mistaken. No one will suffer detrimental treatment for reporting their concerns. Any employee who feels they have been treated unfairly after raising a concern should inform the Head of Procurement and, if unresolved, use the Grievance Procedure.
- Communication and Awareness
4.1. Training on this policy forms part of the induction process for all staff. Refresher training will be provided where necessary.
4.2. Our zero-tolerance approach must be communicated to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners at the start of our relationship and reinforced where appropriate.
- Breaches of the Policy
5.1. Any employee found to be in breach of this policy may face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.
5.2. We may terminate our relationship with any individual or organisation working on our behalf if they breach this policy.
