Directorship Checks
Get compliant background checks to identify conflicts of interest and avoid costly mistakes in the hiring process.

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Why run a directorship check?
Directorship checks help businesses make smarter hiring decisions for leadership roles. By running comprehensive background checks to assess whether a candidate holds any conflicts of interest or past disqualifications from directorial duties, you can protect your company’s reputation and avoid legal complications.



Thorough background checks and expert guidance
Zinc provides tools to quickly and confidently vet candidates for leadership positions. Reduce risk in high-stakes situations and avoid costly mistakes.
Candidate reports
Zinc automatically builds detailed reports of your candidates to fast-track the hiring process. Save weeks of time for your staff with our simple screening platform.
Best-in-class candidate experience
Zinc’s automated process reduces turnaround time for directorship checks. Deliver a smooth onboarding and make a great first impression on your leaders-to-be.
How it works
Toggle directorship checks "on" in your Zinc background check packages.
Zinc will search public and private company registers in your given country.
Candidate reports will display if your candidate holds any directorships or officer roles in a company. We will display the name, birth year and month and where possible include a link to the companies register.

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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our directorship checks and processes.
A directorship check is a type of background check that verifies whether a candidate holds, or has previously held, a directorship position in a company. It provides insights into business affiliations, disqualifications, and potential conflicts of interest that help organisations assess their suitability for a role.
A global directorship check typically takes around one to two days. However, if there are complications or if additional verification is needed, the process could slow down significantly.
Find all of Zinc’s current turnaround times, including directorship checks, here.
Zinc takes data privacy and confidentiality very seriously. As an ISO27001-certified company, we use strict security measures to protect personal information collected during the background check process and comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations. We also provide customers with secure online access to their background check reports, ensuring that personal information is only accessible to authorised personnel.
Our employee background check software provides a seamless experience for recruiters and candidates alike, with an intuitive interface and a range of support options, including tutorials and customer support. It's optimised for mobile devices, ensuring accessibility for users on-the-go.
Yes, Zinc provides compliance support to help employers understand and adhere to local and international regulations related to background checks. Our team of experts stays up-to-date with changing laws and regulations, and while it’s still our customers’ ultimate responsibility to ensure compliance, we can provide ongoing guidance to reduce your risk.
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