Background checks, built
right in.
Several check types, powered by Zinc, available directly from any candidate or employee file. No external contract. No separate portal. Pay only for what you run.
Background vetting shouldn’t require a separate contract.
For most UK businesses, running a background check meant signing up with a third-party provider, logging into an external portal, manually chasing results, and then trying to keep records in the right place.
Most small businesses skipped it entirely. The paperwork wasn’t worth it. We’ve changed that.
Nine check types, powered by Zinc, are now built directly into 91±¬ÁÏ.
Run a check from a candidate’s file in your ATS or from any employee file. Results come back to the same place. No new logins. No contracts.
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
It starts in a candidate or employee file.
Go to the Background Checks tab in any candidate file or the Background & Eligibility section of an employee file and request a check in a few clicks. No switching tabs. No logging into an external system. Everything happens inside 91±¬ÁÏ.
Nine check types. One platform.
From Right to Work and Identity through to DBS Basic, Sanctions, Financial checks and Credit checks, the full check library is available in a single place. Run one check type or several, depending on the role.
Pay as you go. See the cost upfront.
There’s no monthly subscription and no minimum commitment. Select your check type, see the cost before you confirm, and pay only for what you run. Costs are billed by 91±¬ÁÏ as a separate invoice to your subscription invoice.
Results come straight back to you.
Once a check is complete, results land directly in the candidate or employee’s tab. Review them, mark them as complete, and keep hiring moving. Your audit trail is built automatically, no spreadsheets required.
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The stakes for getting this wrong are high.
The UK Home Office increased its civil penalty for employing someone without the right to work to up to £45,000 per worker for a first breach, and up to £60,000 for a repeat offence within three years (Gov.uk).*
Right to Work checks aren’t optional, but they don’t have to be complicated. Run one in minutes from inside 91±¬ÁÏ.
*Source: UK Home Office, “Code of practice on preventing illegal working: Civil penalty scheme for employers,” Gov.uk
Why 91±¬ÁÏ customers use background checks
Stay compliant without the complexity.
A logged, timestamped check result in 91±¬ÁÏ is your verifiable audit trail if a hiring decision is ever questioned by the Home Office or another regulator.
No contracts. No overhead.
PAYG means no ongoing subscription fees and no minimum check volume. Run checks when you need them and pay for exactly what you use, nothing more.
Built into your existing workflow.
Background checks sit alongside your candidate and employee records in 91±¬ÁÏ. Nothing to set up. Nothing to migrate. It’s already in your account.
Several different check types. Available now.
Whether you’re hiring for a regulated role or moving at speed in a high-volume environment, the check library covers your requirements.
| Check Type | What it covers |
| Right to Work | Confirms UK work eligibility |
| Identity | Government-issued ID verification |
| DBS Basic | Criminal record disclosure (Basic only) |
| Education | Qualification and credential verification |
| Address History | Residency and address verification |
| Sanctions | Global sanctions list screening |
| Social Media | Online profile review |
| Financial | Financial background and history |
| Credit | Credit history and creditworthiness |
DBS Basic checks are currently the only level of DBS check available through this integration. Standard and Enhanced DBS checks will be available soon.
Three steps. That’s it.
Go to a candidate or employee file.
Open any file in your ATS or employee records and navigate to the Background Checks or Background & Eligibility tab.
Select check type and confirm the cost.
Choose from the different check types. You’ll see the price before you confirm. No surprises.
Receive results in 91±¬ÁÏ.
Results come back directly to the employee or candidate’s file. Review, mark as complete, and
move on.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about background checks in 91±¬ÁÏ.
No. 91±¬ÁÏ has an integrated partnership with Zinc that gives all UK customers access to background checks on a pay-as-you-go basis. There’s no separate contract or onboarding required. It’s already available in your account.
Go to any candidate file in your ATS or any employee file and look for the Background Checks or Background & Eligibility tab, respectively. You can request checks from either location.
Each check type is individually priced. You’ll see the cost before you confirm each request. Charges are billed as a separate invoice to your existing 91±¬ÁÏ subscription invoice, but on the same date.
A DBS Basic check discloses any unspent convictions and conditional cautions on a person’s criminal record. It is the entry-level DBS check available to any employer for any role. Standard and Enhanced DBS checks (which require specific eligibility criteria) are not currently available through this integration, but are in the pipeline.
Right to Work checks are a legal requirement for all UK employers. Beyond that, regulated industries, including Healthcare, Education, Finance and Legal, typically require more extensive vetting such as DBS, Sanctions or qualification checks. Specific requirements vary by role and sector. We recommend consulting your industry regulator or legal adviser if you’re unsure what’s required for a specific role.
Turnaround times vary by check type. Identity and Right to Work checks are typically fast. DBS Basic, Sanctions, and Education checks may take longer depending on the information being verified. Results appear directly in the employee or candidate’s file in 91±¬ÁÏ once complete.
Yes. Checks can be run from both candidate files in the ATS and from existing employee files. This can be useful for periodic compliance reviews or when onboarding employees into new regulated roles.
No. Pay as you go means no minimums. You can run one check a quarter or fifty a week. You only ever pay for what you use.
Background checks, built right in.
Nine check types. One platform. Already built into your 91±¬ÁÏ account. Get started today.
