BS7858 Vetting & Screening
Automate the full BS7858:2019 compliance workflow.
WFC Verify automates every stage of BS7858 staff screening - from the 16-step candidate application to AI document verification, DBS Enhanced checks, Right to Work, SIA licence validation, UK sanctions screening, and a complete audit trail. Screen staff in 72 hours, not 3 weeks.
What Is BS7858 and Why Does It Matter?
BS7858 is the British Standard for the screening of individuals employed in a security environment. Published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), it sets out the minimum requirements for vetting security personnel - including identity verification, right to work checks, 5-year address and employment history, DBS Enhanced checks, and financial probity.
Compliance with BS7858 is a mandatory requirement for SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status. Non-compliance can result in loss of ACS status, contract termination by clients, and significant reputational damage.
WFC Verify is purpose-built for BS7858:2019 compliance. Every application form, check, workflow, and audit trail is designed around the standard - so your vetting process is always compliant, defensible, and audit-ready.
Ready for the New BS7858 Standard
WFC Verify is already updated for the forthcoming revised BS7858 standard. Three new mandatory requirements are built directly into the application form:
- Other nationality declaration - applicants confirm whether they hold any additional nationality
- Electoral roll registration - applicants confirm whether they are registered to vote at their current address
- Overseas employment advisory - automatic notice shown when any employment record is outside the UK
Confirm the candidate is who they claim to be using passport, driving licence, or national identity card - verified by AI and cross-referenced against declared information.
Collect and verify a continuous 5-year history of addresses and employment. WFC Verify automatically identifies unexplained gaps and flags them for investigation.
A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is mandatory for most security roles. WFC Verify integrates the DBS application workflow directly into the screening process.
Confirm the candidate's legal right to work in the UK. Supports manual document checks and online verification via the Home Office share code system.
BS7858 requires employers to consider a candidate's financial background. WFC Verify guides employers through the required checks and documents the outcome.
Verify that the candidate holds a valid SIA licence for the role they are being employed in, with automated expiry tracking and renewal reminders.
From Application to BS7858 Approval in 4 Steps
A streamlined, BS7858-compliant vetting process that saves your HR team hours on every security staff application.
Send Secure Application Link
Generate a unique, encrypted application link in seconds and send it directly to your candidate via email or SMS. No account creation is required on the candidate's end.
Candidate Completes 16-Step Form
The candidate completes their full BS7858 application online - covering personal details, 5-year address history, 5-year employment history, qualifications, financial probity declaration, and document uploads.
AI Screens & Verifies Documents
WFC Verify's AI engine instantly reads and cross-checks every uploaded document - passports, DBS certificates, SIA licences, proof of address, and employment records. It flags inconsistencies and unexplained history gaps.
Employer Reviews & Issues Compliance Certificate
Your compliance team reviews the AI-generated screening report, requests any outstanding information, and approves or rejects the application - with a full, timestamped audit trail.
Every BS7858 Check, Automated
WFC Verify covers every mandatory and recommended check under BS7858:2019, with AI-powered verification and a complete audit trail for every applicant.
SIA Real-Time Licence Validation
Every SIA licence is checked against the official SIA Public Register in real time. Automated renewal reminders are sent before expiry.
SIA Bulk Verify All
Check every employee's SIA licence in a single click. Auto-scheduled weekly re-checks run in the background - you are immediately alerted if any licence lapses.
UK Sanctions List Screening
Every applicant and employee is automatically checked against the UK Consolidated Sanctions List. Results are saved with screenshot evidence to your secure audit trail.
Candidate Self-Service Portal
Candidates complete their own BS7858 application entirely online - no account creation required. The mobile-responsive portal guides them through all 16 steps.
Automated Gap Detection
WFC Verify's AI automatically identifies unexplained gaps in employment or address history - a critical requirement under BS7858:2019.
Configurable 16-Step Application Form
Customise all 16 application form steps - toggle sections on or off, set each as required or optional, and export your configuration.
Full Audit Logs & Compliance Trail
Every action in WFC Verify is recorded in a tamper-evident audit log. Ideal for BS7858 and SIA ACS compliance audits.
DBS Enhanced Check Integration
WFC Verify integrates the DBS Enhanced check workflow directly into the screening process. Results are automatically tracked and linked to the applicant's record.
Right to Work Verification
A dedicated Right to Work workflow guides candidates through providing the correct documents, including online verification via the Home Office share code system.
BS7858 Screening Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about BS7858 compliance, SIA vetting, and how WFC Verify automates the process.
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