BIE is a UK-based executive search, interim management and consultancy business providing recruitment and leadership advisory services to public and private sector organisations.
BIE's supply chain is relatively limited and primarily consists of professional advisers, technology providers, office service providers, recruitment partners and other business support suppliers. BIE considers the risk of modern slavery within its direct operations and supply chain to be low, but recognises that such risks can arise in any sector and maintains proportionate controls to identify, prevent and mitigate them.
BIE maintains policies and procedures that support ethical business conduct, responsible employment practices and compliance with applicable legislation, including modern slavery requirements.
Responsibility for oversight of BIE's approach to modern slavery rests with the Board of Directors, supported by management and the Company's compliance processes.
BIE undertakes proportionate due diligence in relation to suppliers, recruitment partners and other third parties where appropriate. BIE seeks to work with organisations that share its commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with applicable legislation, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Where appropriate, contractual documentation may include provisions relating to compliance with modern slavery legislation and responsible business conduct. BIE reviews modern slavery risks periodically as part of its wider compliance framework and seeks to identify, assess and address risks where they arise.
As part of its recruitment and onboarding processes, BIE undertakes appropriate right to work checks and maintains procedures designed to prevent forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation within its operations.
BIE promotes awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking through staff induction, policy awareness and ongoing compliance activities. Employees are encouraged to remain alert to indicators of labour exploitation and modern slavery and to report concerns promptly.
Concerns may be raised through management, compliance representatives, Human Resources or the Company's whistleblowing arrangements. Concerns may also be reported externally through the Modern Slavery Helpline or other appropriate authorities. BIE is committed to ensuring that concerns raised in good faith are treated seriously and without retaliation.
During the financial year ended 31 March 2026, BIE continued to operate its policies, procedures and compliance controls relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. BIE is not aware of any instances of modern slavery or human trafficking having been identified within its own operations or supply chain during the reporting period.
BIE will continue to review its policies, procedures and risk assessments to ensure they remain appropriate to the nature and scale of the business.
