6th August 2026
Sustainable Procurement & Ethical Sourcing Policy
Policy Statement
Tara Professional Recruitment is committed to conducting its business responsibly and ethically. We recognise that although our supply chain is relatively small, we have a responsibility to ensure that the goods and services we purchase are sourced in a sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible manner.
We aim to collaborate with suppliers who share our values of integrity, fairness, environmental responsibility, and compliance with UK legislation.
Our Commitments
Tara Professional Recruitment will:
Procure goods and services only from reputable suppliers.
Consider environmental, ethical, and social impacts when selecting suppliers.
Promote fair employment practices throughout our supply chain.
Oppose all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking.
Encourage suppliers to operate in accordance with UK employment legislation and health and safety standards.
Seek value for money while balancing sustainability considerations.
Promote diversity, equality and inclusion when selecting suppliers where appropriate.
Review supplier performance periodically to ensure continued compliance with our expectations.
Ethical Recruitment
As a specialist education recruitment agency, we are committed to:
Fair and transparent recruitment practices.
Equal opportunities for all candidates.
Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Robust identity, Right to Work and DBS verification procedures.
Compliance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Zero tolerance towards exploitation or unethical employment practices.
Responsible Purchasing
Where practical we will:
Purchase environmentally responsible office products.
Use local suppliers where this provides social and environmental benefits.
Minimise unnecessary purchasing through efficient resource management.
Prioritise digital systems to reduce paper and waste.
Collaborate with suppliers who demonstrate sustainable business practices.
Supplier Expectations
We expect suppliers to:
Operate lawfully and ethically.
Comply with UK employment legislation.
Maintain appropriate Health & Safety standards.
Support Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Demonstrate environmental responsibility.
Operate with appropriate data security and GDPR compliance where applicable.
Monitoring
The Managing Director is responsible for reviewing procurement practices annually and ensuring suppliers continue to meet the standards expected by Tara Professional Recruitment.