Standards, Compliance & Accreditations

At Agricultural Recruitment Specialists®, we believe trust is earned through professionalism, ethical recruitment and a commitment to the very highest standards. Our memberships, accreditations and industry partnerships demonstrate our dedication to delivering a compliant, transparent and exceptional recruitment service.

Our Compliance Commitment

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is committed to the highest standards of ethical recruitment, worker welfare and legal compliance.

We are proud to be:

• GLAA Licensed Labour Provider

• Member of the Association of Labour Providers (ALP)

• Armed Forces Covenant Employer

• REC Member

We are proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation. REC members are recognised for their professionalism and the value they provide to clients and candidates. If a recruitment agency displays the REC logo, it's a sign of quality. It demonstrates that they have passed a Compliance Assessment and adhere to the REC's Code of Professional Practice.

As a proud member of the Association of Labour Providers (ALP), Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® is committed to the highest standards of ethical, compliant and responsible recruitment.

The ALP is the UK's leading trade association for labour providers, working closely with government, regulators and industry bodies to promote best practice, fair treatment of workers and excellence throughout the recruitment supply chain.

Our membership demonstrates our ongoing commitment to:

• Ethical and responsible recruitment practices

• Full compliance with UK employment and recruitment legislation

• Protecting both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process

• Continuous professional development and industry best practice

• Supporting transparency, integrity and fair competition across the labour market

As legislation and employment practices continue to evolve, our membership provides us with direct access to the latest regulatory guidance, compliance updates and industry expertise. This enables us to advise our clients with confidence and ensure our recruitment processes remain fully compliant with current legislation and recognised best practice.

Our clients can be confident they are partnering with a recruitment business that is committed to operating professionally, ethically and responsibly.

At Agricultural Recruitment Specialists®, our reputation is everything—and our ALP membership reflects our commitment to delivering recruitment the right way.

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® are proud to be a signatory of the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Covenant. The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. We are Armed Forces friendly, employ service leavers and work with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to support service leavers and veterans.

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® are a Commercial member of The Institution of Agricultural Engineers

Agricultural Colleges and Universities

We are proud to partner with a number of leading agricultural colleges and universities.

Charities

STEPWAY CIO is a charity that helps veterans and their families adjust to civilian life.They offer services such as training, volunteering and work placements. STEPWAY also has a Wellbeing Centre in Worcestershire that provides support services.

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® work in a close partnership with STEPWAY CIO to further support and empower veterans. This collaboration will enhance opportunities, services, and community projects for those who have served.

We are also pleased to share that Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® have taken an important step by signing the Armed Forces Covenant and engaging with the ERS (Employer Recognition Scheme). This shows our strong commitment to supporting veterans and the wider Armed Forces community.

Dawn Turner, CEO of STEPWAY CIO, added, “This partnership is a wonderful opportunity to expand our services and reach more veterans with meaningful support and opportunities. Working with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® allows us to create real change, together.”​