For candidates, temporary workers, applicants and work-seekers

1. Introduction

This Candidate Privacy Notice explains how Anksley Recruitment collects, uses and protects personal information about candidates, applicants, temporary workers and work-seekers.

It applies when you register with us, send us your CV, apply for roles, discuss work opportunities, provide compliance documents, complete timesheets or communicate with us about recruitment services.

Who we are

Anksley Ltd trading as Anksley Recruitment is the data controller for personal information it collects about candidates, applicants, temporary workers and work-seekers.

Registered office: Office 51, The Wenta Business Centre Colne Way, Watford, WD24 7ND, Hertfordshire. Telephone: 01923 672521.

2. What information we may collect

We may collect your name, contact details, address, CV, work history, education, qualifications, training certificates, right to work information, identity documents, references, availability, salary or pay expectations, interview notes, role preferences, DBS information where relevant, safeguarding-related information where relevant, timesheets, payroll information and communications with us.

3. Why we use your information

We use your information to provide recruitment and work-finding services, assess suitability for roles, submit you to clients with your knowledge or where otherwise lawful, arrange interviews or assignments, complete compliance checks, manage temporary assignments, process payroll where applicable, manage disputes or complaints and meet legal obligations.

4. Lawful bases

Our lawful bases may include contract or steps before a contract, legitimate interests in providing recruitment services, legal obligations such as right to work and payroll requirements, and consent where required. Special category or criminal offence information, such as health information or DBS-related information, will only be used where permitted by law and where relevant to the role or legal/regulatory requirements.

5. Who we share information with

We may share relevant information with prospective employers, clients, payroll providers, umbrella companies where used, referees, DBS or background check providers, IT providers, professional advisers, insurers, regulators or public authorities where required.

6. How long we keep information

We keep candidate records only for as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, dispute handling, audit and legal purposes. Retention periods may vary depending on whether you are a candidate, temporary worker, placed worker or client-related contact.

7. Your rights

You may have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to use of your personal information, and to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Some rights may be limited where we have legal or contractual reasons to keep information.

8. Contact

To contact Anksley Recruitment about your personal information, use the contact details on this notice or the contact form on our website.