UK Reference Checking Software

Stop Chasing.
Start Hiring.

RefAssure automates the entire reference checking process — send requests, chase referees automatically, get professional PDF reports. From 99p per reference with no monthly fees.

Reference Complete
Sarah M. — just now
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RefAssure dashboard — automated reference checking software
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Reference checking is broken. We fixed it.

Most recruiters lose hours every week to chasing referees, typing up responses, and chasing again. Sound familiar?

Hours spent chasing

Manually emailing and calling referees who don't respond eats into your billing time every single day.

Paper and email chaos

References scattered across inboxes, printed forms, and spreadsheets make audits a nightmare.

Placements held up

A candidate ready to start Monday is stuck waiting because a referee hasn't replied to your email from last week.

Compliance gaps

Without audit trails you're exposed in regulated sectors like education, healthcare and care — where references aren't optional.

Reference checking made simple
2 min
Average setup time per reference

Four steps.
Fully automated.

You add the candidate. RefAssure does everything else — sending, chasing, collecting, reporting.

01

Add your candidate

Enter candidate and referee details. Choose your reference template or build a custom one in minutes.

02

Referee gets a branded request

RefAssure sends a professional email with a secure link to an online form. No login required for referees.

03

Automatic chasing

No response? RefAssure automatically sends up to 5 email chasers and 2 SMS reminders over 12 days.

04

PDF report delivered

Once complete, a professional PDF with the full reference, audit trail and timestamps is ready to file.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Built specifically for UK recruiters and HR teams who need references done right, fast.

Automated email & SMS chasing

5 email chasers + 2 SMS reminders sent automatically. You never have to chase a referee again.

Professional PDF reports

Every completed reference generates a clean, branded PDF report — ready to file or share instantly.

Custom reference templates

Build templates with ratings, yes/no, text and date fields. Perfect for KCSIE, CQC and sector-specific requirements.

Full audit trail & GDPR compliance

Every action is timestamped. Secure unique tokens for referee access. UK data hosting. Built for UK GDPR.

Unlimited team members

Add your whole team at no extra cost. Credits are shared across the account — no per-seat fees ever.

Reference Report — RefAssure
CandidateJames Thornton
RefereeSarah Mitchell, HR Director
Employment datesMar 2021 – Feb 2024
Would re-employ?Yes
Overall rating★★★★★
Completed13 Apr 2026 · 09:41
Audit trailVerified ✓
Chase Timeline
Request sentDay 1
Chase 1 — emailDay 4
Chase 2 — emailDay 6
Chase 1 — SMSDay 8
Reference completeDay 9

Pay as you go. No surprises.

No monthly fees. No contracts. No per-user charges. Buy credits when you need them — they never expire.

Every credit includes everything — no add-ons, no extras

Branded email request
5 auto email chasers
2 SMS reminders
Secure referee portal
Professional PDF report
Full audit trail
GDPR compliance
Custom templates
Unlimited team members

Manual checking
vs RefAssure

The numbers don't lie. See exactly what you're replacing — and what you gain when you automate.

Manual Process RefAssure
Time per reference45–90 minutes active effortUnder 2 minutes to set up
Chasing refereesManual calls and emails dailyFully automated — you do nothing
Response formatUnstructured email or phone notesStructured digital responses
PDF reportHours to compile manuallyAuto-generated on completion
Audit trailScattered across inboxesFull timestamped log per reference
GDPR complianceRisky — hard to demonstrateBuilt in — documented by default
CostStaff time — often £15–£40 per refFrom 99p per reference
Scales with volumeMore volume = more staff timeSame effort for 1 or 1,000
UK employment reference checking — automated vs manual

The UK's most efficient way to check employment references

UK recruiters and HR teams spend an average of 45–90 minutes per reference manually chasing and compiling responses. RefAssure eliminates that entirely — automated chasing, structured responses, and a professional PDF report delivered without lifting a finger. GDPR-compliant, UK-hosted, built for the pace of modern recruitment.

95%
Less time per reference
99p
vs £15–40 manual cost

Questions answered.

RefAssure uses pay-as-you-go credits with no monthly fees. The smallest pack is £9.99 for 10 references (99p each). Larger packs reduce the cost to as low as 40p per reference. No contracts, no setup fees, and your credits never expire.

No. Create your account completely free with no card required. You only need to add payment when you're ready to buy credits and send your first reference.

When a referee doesn't respond, RefAssure automatically sends a series of chaser emails over the following days, plus two SMS reminders to their mobile. The entire sequence runs without you doing anything.

Yes — it's built for regulated sectors. Schools and trusts use RefAssure for KCSIE-compliant references. Care agencies use it for CQC-compliant checking. Custom templates capture exactly what each sector requires, and the audit trail satisfies compliance requirements.

Yes. All data is hosted in the UK. Referees access forms via unique secure tokens — no login needed. Every action is logged with timestamps. Operated by 24K Solutions Ltd, a UK registered company.

Absolutely. Add as many team members as you like at no extra cost. No per-seat fees. Credits are shared across the whole account.

After the full automated chase sequence, you'll be notified and can add an alternative referee. The credit is used when you send the initial request.

Those platforms typically require monthly subscriptions starting at £100+ plus per-reference fees of £3–£8. RefAssure has no monthly minimum — from 99p per reference with no subscription. Significantly more cost-effective for most UK recruiters.

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