DEFINITIONS
The following expressions shall have the following meanings:
“Agent” means Jobs Centre Limited, trading as Jobs Centre incorporated in England and Wales under company registration number 13141737and whose registered office is 86-90, Paul Street, London, England, United Kingdom, EC2A 4NE
“Agreement” means the contract between the Agent and the Candidate for agency services incorporating these Terms and Conditions, as evidenced by ticking the box in application section and the acceptance by the Agent in accordance with Clause 3.1.
“Candidate” means any person introduced to the Client by the Agent for Engagement.
“Client” means any family, third party, individual, partnership, company or other organisation or entity which contracts with the Agent with a view to procuring the services of the Candidate.
“Engagement” means the employment, engagement or use of the Candidate by the Client, or any third party to whom the Client has introduced the Candidate, on a permanent or short-term basis under any form of contract or relevant agreement.
“Application” means the ‘online form’ to which these Terms and Conditions are attached requesting Representation and setting out, amongst other things, the Candidate’s personal details, CV and covering letter and their requirements for Engagement.
“Representation” means the representation provided by the Agent to the Candidate upon acceptance by the Agent of the candidate’s online application in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
“Terms and Conditions” means the terms and conditions as set out in this document and any subsequent online variations as agreed by the Agent and the Candidate.
GENERALS
These Terms and Conditions shall apply to the Agreement and shall supersede any other documentation or communication between parties.
REPRESENTATION FORM AND THE AGENT’S OFFER OF REPRESENTATION
3.1 The Agreement between the Agent and the Candidate, incorporating these Terms and Conditions, shall only come into force when the Agent confirms acceptance of the candidate’s application via an email (automated acknowledgement email will be sent)
3.2 The Agent’s acceptance of the Representation in accordance with Clause 3.1 shall constitute a binding obligation to the Candidate to use reasonable endeavours to secure Engagement with a Client for the Candidate, at all times subject to the Terms and Conditions below.
APPOINTMENT AS AGENT
4.1 The Agent shall operate at all times as an employment agency in accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2019
4.2 The Agent will, subject to the Candidate’s online application received and as per these Terms and Conditions, act as the Candidate’s agent in respect of procuring Engagements.
4.3 This Agreement does not give rise to a contract of employment between the Agent and the Candidate nor shall it constitute a partnership or joint venture.
4.4 The Agent will not charge a fee to the Candidate for acting upon its behalf in order to secure, or attempt to secure, an Engagement.
4.5 The Agent is in the business of procuring employment for job seekers form various sectors and accordingly nothing in this Agreement or these Terms and Conditions shall restrict the Agent from acting as agent for any third party and providing to it services the same or similar to those set out in these Terms and Conditions.
CANDIDATE OBLIGATIONS
5.1 The Candidate should not engage in any conduct which is detrimental to the interests of the Agent, would negatively affect the Agent’s relationship with the Client or is likely to bring the Agent into disrepute.
5.2 The Candidate shall, complete the online application honestly and ensure their “Right to Work” status is appropriately selected before submission. Upon request Candidate must provide the Client or Agent with satisfactory evidence of their identity which shall include, but not be limited to, a certified copy of the Candidate’s passport, birth certificate and driving licence.
5.3 Upon request, the Candidate shall provide the Client or Agent with his / her DBS code for Update Service, with the corresponding certificate or DBS issued within last 12 months. The DBS must be suitable for the workforce that they want to work in and furthermore must be enhanced for a role involving children or vulnerable adults. In the event the Candidate requires a new or updated DBS to be carried out, the cost of any such DBS and the subscription to the DBS Update Service shall be borne by the Candidate.
5.4 The Candidate confirms that all information provided to the Agency is true and accurate in all material aspects and that any documentation provided as evidence to the Agency are originals or certified copies of the original documentation.
5.5 If, in respect of any prospective employment, the Candidate is required by law, any professional body or by the Client to hold or have any experience, training qualifications and/or authorisations, the Candidate shall provide the Client or Agent with: (a) up to date copies of such qualifications and/or authorisations; and (b) the names of two referees (who are not relatives of the Candidate) who the Candidate agrees that the Client or Agent may approach at any time for the purpose of obtaining references about the Candidate.
5.6 The Candidate consents to the disclosure of all relevant information (which is reasonably required to progress any application) including but not limited to copies of qualifications, authorisations and/or references, to the Client.
5.7 The Client shall arrange any interview with the Candidate and can obtain satisfactory evidence of their identity as well as all relevant documentation relating to their experience and qualifications.
5.10 The Client acknowledges that any offer of employment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references with respect to the Candidate.
5.11 In the event that the Candidate is unable to take up an Engagement that has been agreed with a Client the Candidate shall notify the Client directly, as soon as is reasonably practicable, together with the reasons for why the Candidate is unable to take up such Engagement.
5.12 If, following an introduction from the Agent to the Client with respect to the Candidate, the Candidate receives an offer of employment or Engagement to work for or with a Client introduced by the Agent, the Candidate shall inform the Client immediately and ask the Client to provide the Agent with full details of the offer including a copy of the offer letter/contract of employment if requested.
5.13 The Client shall notify the Agent immediately if there is any reason why they are unable to continue with Engagement with the Client or if they no longer wish the Agency to seek suitable employment for them.
AGENT OBLIGATIONS
6.1 The Agent shall use reasonable endeavours to secure a suitable Engagement for the Candidate but shall be under no obligation to find Employment for the Candidate.
6.2 The Agent shall provide the Representation with reasonable skill, care and in accordance with the recognised codes of practice and statutory obligations.
6.3 The Agent shall take all reasonable steps to ensure Clients are professional and courteous but cannot be held responsible for the conduct of any third parties.
6.4 An offer of employment is down to the Client as it is their decision. The Agent does not accept any responsibility and shall not be liable for any loss suffered by the Candidate in connection with the acceptance of such offer, this Agreement or otherwise (including, but not limited to loss caused by reason of the Candidate’s decision to resign from his/her current employment or any existing Engagement before or after receipt of the Client’s written offer).
TERMINATION
7.1 The Agreement shall continue until the agency services have been provided in accordance with the terms of Application or any subsequent date as mutually agreed in writing by both parties or until terminated by either party in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
7.2 The Agent may terminate this Representation without notice at any time and for any reason at the Agent’s sole discretion.
7.3 The Candidate shall be entitled to terminate the Representation at any point by giving 4 weeks' notice in writing to the Agent or if the Agent fails to comply with any aspect of these Terms and Conditions and this failure continues for a period of 4 weeks after notification of non-compliance is given.
7.4 Either party may terminate the Agreement by notice in writing to the other if the other party commits a material breach of these Terms and Conditions which cannot be remedied or, in the case of a breach capable of being remedied, fails to remedy it within a reasonable time of being given written notice from the other party to do so.
7.5 Any rights to terminate the Agreement shall be without prejudice to any other accrued rights and liabilities of the parties arising in any way out of the Agreement as at the date of termination.
LIABILITY
8.1 The Agent only acts as an introducer as a result there should not be any demand or legal challenge about liability. Jobs Centre Ltd, will pass on the application, CV and the covering letter received from the Candidate to the Client and leave it there, for the Client to act on it.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and Conditions, and any non-contractual obligations arising therefrom, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the law of England and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
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