Stop chasing referees.
Start hiring faster.
Automated reference checking software that does the hard work for you. Send requests, auto-chase with 5 emails and 2 SMS over 12 days, and receive professional PDF reports.
Sound familiar?
Reference checking is a time drain for anyone hiring. Recruiters, HR teams, employers - we hear the same frustrations every day.
Endless follow-ups
You've sent three emails to the referee. Still nothing. The candidate is chasing you, the hiring manager is chasing you, and you're stuck chasing a referee who won't respond.
Hiring on hold
The job offer is ready. The candidate is ready. But you can't proceed until that reference comes back. Days turn into weeks. Great candidates slip away.
Compliance headaches
Scattered emails, no audit trail, GDPR concerns. When you need proof of reference checking due diligence, you're scrambling through old inboxes.
How it works
Simple, automated employment reference checking in four steps. You add the candidate details, we handle the rest.
Add your candidate
Enter candidate details and their referee contacts. Takes 30 seconds.
We send the request
Professional reference request sent to the referee with a simple online form.
Automatic chasing
No response? We follow up automatically. 5 emails + 2 SMS over 12 days.
You get the report
Professional PDF reference report ready to share. Full audit trail included.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Automatic referee follow-ups
We chase referees via email and SMS so you don't have to. Polite, persistent reminders until they respond.
Professional PDF reports
Clean, branded reference reports ready to share with your clients. Look professional every time.
GDPR compliant
Full audit trail, proper consent flows, secure UK data handling. Compliance built in from the ground up.
Custom questionnaires
Use our default template or build your own. Multiple question types: ratings, yes/no, text, dates.
Reference checking for every industry
RefAssure works for anyone hiring - recruitment agencies, HR departments, and employers across all sectors.
Care & Healthcare
Thorough reference checking is mandatory in care settings. Get the documentation and audit trail you need for CQC compliance.
Education & Schools
DBS checks alone aren't enough. Get comprehensive employment references with full safeguarding documentation.
Recruitment Agencies
Speed up your time-to-hire without cutting corners. Automated chasing means faster placements and happier clients.
HR Departments
Standardise your reference checking process across the business. Professional reports, full audit trail, no more chasing.
Small Businesses
Don't have an HR team? No problem. RefAssure handles reference checking so you can focus on your business.
Hospitality & Retail
High-volume hiring needs fast turnaround. Automated chasing gets references back quicker so you can onboard sooner.
Built for UK businesses
RefAssure is designed for recruiters, HR teams, and employers who need reliable, GDPR compliant reference checking.
Fully GDPR Compliant
Proper consent flows, data retention policies, and deletion on request. Every action timestamped for your audit trail.
UK Built and Hosted
Your data stays in the UK. Built by people who understand UK employment law and recruitment compliance.
Fast and Reliable
References completed faster. No more waiting weeks for responses. Our automated chasing gets results.
Simple pay-as-you-go pricing
No monthly fees. No subscriptions. Buy credits and use them when you need them. One credit = one reference.
Trusted by UK businesses
See what recruiters, HR teams and employers say about RefAssure.
"I was spending hours every week chasing references. Now I add the details and forget about it. RefAssure handles the follow-ups automatically. It's sped up our time to hire by at least 50%."
"The PDF reports look really professional. My clients have commented on how polished our reference checking process is now."
"We do a lot of care sector placements where thorough references are mandatory. RefAssure has genuinely sped up our time-to-hire while keeping us compliant."
Ready to automate your reference checking?
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Frequently asked questions
How much does automated reference checking cost?
RefAssure costs from 99p per reference. You buy credit packs upfront (10 credits for £9.99, up to 250 credits for £200). No monthly fees or subscriptions - you only pay for what you use. View full pricing
What if a referee doesn't respond?
RefAssure automatically chases referees with 5 email reminders and 2 SMS messages over 12 days. All automated, all included in your 1 credit. If they still don't respond, you can add an alternative referee.
Is RefAssure GDPR compliant?
Yes, fully. We have proper consent flows, data retention limits, secure UK-based hosting, and deletion processes. Every action is timestamped providing a complete audit trail.
Can I customise the reference questions?
Yes. RefAssure includes a default template, but you can fully customise your questions. Choose from ratings, yes/no, short text, long text, and date fields. Up to 25 questions per template.
How quickly can I start?
You can start in about 5 minutes. Sign up, buy a credit pack, and send your first reference request immediately. No demos, sales calls, or waiting required.
Does RefAssure work for care sector references?
Yes. RefAssure is particularly useful for care, healthcare, education, and regulated industries where thorough references are mandatory. The audit trail and PDF reports provide documentation for CQC compliance.
Can my whole team use RefAssure?
Yes. RefAssure supports team accounts with shared credits. Invite team members, assign roles, and everyone can send references from a shared credit balance.
Is SMS chasing included?
Yes. Every reference includes 5 email reminders and 2 SMS messages, all for 1 credit. SMS has a 98% open rate which significantly improves response times.