Modern slavery statement

Our business

Mastella Search Ltd is a small recruitment business operating in England & Wales. We place permanent professional staff — engineers, technical specialists and senior leaders — with client businesses, primarily in the UK. We do not supply temporary labour, we do not operate through labour providers or intermediaries, and we do not recruit from overseas labour markets for low-paid work.

Where the risk sits

The professional permanent recruitment we do is low risk for modern slavery and human trafficking. Where risk exists at all, it is in two places: candidates who may be vulnerable to exploitation through unclear terms or unpaid fees, and the client businesses and suppliers we work alongside.

What we do about it

• We never charge candidates a fee of any kind. Our fees are paid by clients only.
• Candidates deal directly with a senior consultant, not through intermediaries or agents.
• Right-to-work documentation is checked directly with the individual, and we will not proceed where documentation appears to be controlled by a third party.
• Terms, salary and conditions are confirmed in writing to the candidate before an offer is accepted.
• We decline engagements where a client's employment practices give us cause for concern.
• Our own supplier base is small and professional — software, accounting and professional services — and is reviewed for concerns as part of normal engagement.

Reporting a concern

Anyone — candidate, client or third party — can raise a concern in confidence with us at kirsty@mastellagroup.com. Concerns are reviewed by the Managing Director and, where appropriate, reported to the relevant authority.

Review

This statement is reviewed annually and was last updated on the date shown at the top of this page. It is approved by the Managing Director of Mastella Search Ltd.