A practical handbook that gives employers and managers clear, structured guidance on every BS7858 screening responsibility, from checks and evidence to audits and compliance decisions.
"We built this handbook because too many employers and managers are handed BS7858 responsibilities without a clear explanation of what is actually expected of them. This gives you a single, practical reference covering every check, every responsibility and every decision point, written from real screening operations."
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Expert Built BS7858 Employer and Manager Guidance
This expert developed handbook gives employers, managers and team leaders a clear, practical reference for understanding and managing BS7858 screening responsibilities. It explains each screening check in plain language, sets out what employers must do at every stage, and provides the operational detail needed to manage vetting confidently.
The handbook covers identity verification, address history, right to work, credit checks, sanctions screening, directorship checks, DBS and SIA verification, five year employment history, HMRC statements, gap investigation, the 84 day rule, limited screening conditions, evidence retention requirements and adverse information handling.
Each section draws on real world scenarios from operational screening practice, teaching you how to handle the situations where standard guidance falls short and compliance decisions become difficult.
Know your responsibilities. Manage screening properly. Pass audits with confidence.
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Why We Built This
We created this handbook because most employers and managers involved in BS7858 screening have never been given a clear, practical explanation of what the process actually requires of them.
Between 2006 and 2024, we ran our own screening businesses and conducted thousands of BS7858 checks across the UK security sector. We repeatedly saw employers unsure of their own accountability, managers who did not understand what needed to be on file, and compliance failures that could have been avoided with a straightforward reference document that explained responsibilities in plain operational language.
What Makes This Different
Every section is built from checks we personally conducted over nearly two decades, not from reading the standard. You get clear, structured guidance covering employer responsibilities, screening checks, evidence requirements and audit preparation. No theory, no filler, just the practical detail you need to manage BS7858 screening properly. Built by practitioners, not trainers.
Built for professionals responsible for managing, overseeing or supporting BS7858 screening within their organisation.
You recruit for security regulated roles and need to understand what BS7858 screening requires at each stage. This handbook gives you a clear reference so you can set expectations with candidates and manage the process consistently across your team.
You are accountable for audit readiness and regulatory compliance across your organisation. This handbook clarifies where employer accountability sits, what evidence must be retained, and how to ensure your screening framework holds up under inspection.
You supervise staff on limited screening or manage onboarding in security sensitive environments. This handbook explains the rules around limited screening, supervision requirements and clearance timelines so you can fulfil your responsibilities with confidence.