Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

For the Financial Year Ending 2026
Issued by: Desian Recruitment Ltd

 

1. Organisation Structure, Business, and Supply Chains

Desian Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment and staffing organisation headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Our core business involves providing temporary, permanent, and contract staffing solutions across sectors such as education, professional services, and further education. Our supply chains include candidate sourcing, background screening providers, payroll services, IT systems, marketing services, and other professional service suppliers.

 

2. Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking

The Company is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chains. Our key policies include:

• Modern Slavery Policy
• Recruitment and Selection Policy
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Whistleblowing Policy
• Ethical Trading Policy

These policies outline our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, expected conduct from staff and suppliers, and internal mechanisms for reporting concerns.

3. Due Diligence Processes

We have established due diligence procedures to identify, prevent, and mitigate modern slavery risks:

• Conducting compliance checks on all new suppliers, including labour standards assessments where appropriate.
• Ensuring candidate identity verification and right-to-work checks.
• Requiring suppliers to confirm adherence to anti-slavery regulations.
• Reviewing high-risk roles or supply chain categories more frequently. 

 

4. Risk Assessment and Management

We recognise that certain areas of the recruitment sector carry heightened risk, particularly where:

• Temporary labour is provided in sectors known for vulnerability (e.g., agriculture, manufacturing, construction, logistics).
• Third-party labour providers or umbrella companies are used.
• International sourcing occurs.

To mitigate these risks, we:

• Maintain an approved supplier list with mandatory compliance criteria.
• Perform regular audits of payroll and labour supply partners.
• Engage with sector bodies to ensure best practice.
• Require declarations from suppliers confirming ethical labour standards.

 

5. Measuring Effectiveness

The Company measures its effectiveness in preventing modern slavery using the following key performance indicators (KPIs):

• Number of reported or suspected modern slavery incidents.
• Percentage of suppliers audited or reviewed annually.
• Percentage of staff completing mandatory modern slavery training.
• Compliance rates during internal process audits.

To date, no instances of modern slavery have been identified within our business or supply chains.

 

6. Training and Capacity Building

We provide training to ensure employees can identify and respond to potential modern slavery risks. This includes:

• Mandatory induction training for all new employees.
• Annual refresher courses for recruitment consultants, managers, and compliance teams.
• Specialist training for staff involved in supplier management and high-risk sectors.

We encourage all staff to remain vigilant and report any concerns through established confidential channels.

 

7. Approval and Publication

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps taken by Desian Recruitment Ltd to prevent modern slavery within our organisation and supply chains.

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Desian Recruitment Ltd on 11/12/2025.

 

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