A new standard for responsible hiring
Join the Fair Recruitment Charter — the UK’s independent standard for fair, transparent, and people-first hiring practices.
Two tailored certifications: one for in-house teams, one for agencies.
Why We Exist
Hiring is broken. We're here to raise the bar.
Whether you're an internal talent team or a recruitment agency, you’ve seen it: ghosted candidates, fake job ads, missing salaries, and poor communication.
We believe ethical employers and recruiters should stand out — not get lost in the noise. That’s why we created the Ethical Recruitment Charter: to recognise those who hire with integrity, transparency, and care.
Two Tracks. One Standard.
​We certify two types of organisations
- In House Hiring Teams
- ​Recruiting Agencies
Both certifications include a structured self-assessment, evidence submission, scoring, and independent review.
In-House Hiring Teams
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Clear role sign-off and approvals
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Transparent processes and salary disclosure
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Commitment to candidate communication and feedback
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Inclusive, data-led shortlisting
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Recruitment Agencies
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Only advertise real, approved roles
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No ghosting — always follow up
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Salary disclosure wherever possible
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Ethical client and candidate conduct
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Both certifications include a structured self-assessment, evidence submission, scoring, and independent review.
What Certification Means
Certification entitles members to:
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Public badge and certificate
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Inclusion in our public directory
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Use in RFPs, employer brand, and client pitches
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Yearly audit and re-certification
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Optional in-depth advisory workshops
You’ll be recognised as a leader in ethical hiring.
The Process
1. Choose Your Track
Select either ‘In-House’ or ‘Agency’ and register your team
2. Complete the Assessment
Evaluate your policies, job ads, templates, candidate comms, and internal systems.
3. Submit Evidence
We review anonymised samples of your live processes.
4. Get Certified
You’ll receive a score and certification level: Certified, Certified+, or Gold.
WHY IT MATTERS
Candidates care. Clients care. Your reputation depends on how you hire.
In a market full of noise, becoming certified sets you apart and sends a clear message:
“We don’t just talk about good hiring. We live it.”