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Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery Statement
Financial Year: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Approved: 06/06/2025
Signed by: Simon Dunscombe, Managing Director

This statement is made voluntarily by Summit Computer Recruitment Ltd t/a itecopeople as part of our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation within our business and supply chains. While we are not legally required to publish a statement under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we do so to demonstrate transparency and support best practice, particularly as a supplier to the public sector.

1. Our Business

Summit Computer Recruitment Ltd t/a itecopeople is an independent recruitment business operating within the UK. We specialise in the supply of contractors and permanent professionals in the IT and senior management sectors. All workers and clients we engage with are UK-based, and are personally vetted and known to our team. Some contractors work through their own limited companies. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), which supports professional standards in recruitment.

2. Our Policies

We maintain a standalone Modern Slavery Policy alongside wider ethical and HR policies, which outline our expectations for staff conduct, supplier relationships, and employment practices. Policies are reviewed annually or as needed, and are informed by HR guidance, legal advice, and industry standards through our REC membership.

3. Risk Management Processes

To assess and manage the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains, we:

  • Request evidence of anti-slavery and ethical policies from suppliers and contractors.

  • Review suppliers periodically and conduct due diligence as appropriate.

  • Require suppliers to either adopt our code of conduct or demonstrate their own policies addressing modern slavery.

  • Authorise only trained senior staff to enter commercial agreements where any risk may exist.

  • Encourage staff to report any concerns about unethical behaviour or exploitation through a clear reporting process. We have not identified any material risks of modern slavery within our operations or supply chain to date, but we remain vigilant.

4. Performance Monitoring

We monitor our progress through the following performance indicators:

  • Percentage of suppliers who provide their own modern slavery statements or agree to our code of conduct.

  • Staff completion rates for training on modern slavery awareness.

  • Time taken to investigate and resolve any complaints or concerns raised.

  • Instances of re-audits or enhanced due diligence carried out due to risk triggers. These indicators are reviewed annually by our leadership team, and we benchmark against best practice to ensure continuous improvement.

5. Training

All staff receive appropriate training on identifying and preventing modern slavery, proportionate to their roles. This includes:

  • Detailed training for senior staff responsible for supplier engagement.

  • Awareness training for all employees, including how to report concerns.

  • Periodic updates to ensure understanding remains current. We promote an open culture where staff feel confident reporting any suspicions or issues.

6. Future Commitment

We will continue to assess our supply chain, update our training, and work with partners who share our commitment to tackling modern slavery. This statement will be reviewed and updated annually.

Signed:
Simon Dunscombe
Managing Director
Date: 06 June 2025