Our purpose for processing this information is to assess your suitability for a role you have applied for. The lawful basis we rely on for processing your personal data is article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, which relates to processing necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request, before entering a contract.

If you provide us with any information about reasonable adjustments you require under the Equality Act 2010 the lawful basis we rely on for processing this information is article 6(1)(c) to comply with our legal obligations under the Act.

We do not process information about applicants’ criminal convictions and offences or special category data, such as health, religious or ethnicity information.

What will we do with the information you give us?
We will use all the information you provide during the recruitment process to progress your application with a view to offering you an employment contract with us, or to fulfil legal or regulatory requirements if necessary. We will not share any of the information you provide with any third parties for marketing purposes. We will use the contact details you give us to contact you to progress your application. We will use the other information you provide to assess your suitability for the role.

What information do we ask for, and why?
We do not collect more information than we need to fulfil our stated purposes and will not keep it longer than necessary. The information we ask for is used to assess your suitability for employment. You don’t have to provide what we ask for but it may affect your application if you don’t.

Shortlisting
Our hiring managers shortlist applications for interview. They will be provided with your contact details, your CV and with your equal opportunities information if you have provided it.

Assessments
We may ask you to participate in assessment days; complete tests or occupational personality profile questionnaires; attend an interview; or a combination of these. Information will be generated by you and by us. For example, you might complete a written test or we might take interview notes. This information is held by us. If you are unsuccessful after assessment for the role, we may ask if you would like your details retained in our talent pool. If you say yes, we would proactively contact you should any further suitable vacancies arise.

Conditional offer
If we make a conditional offer of employment, We will ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete pre-employment checks to progress to a final offer. We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom, and seek assurance as to their trustworthiness, integrity and reliability. You must therefore provide:

Proof of your identity, right to residency and work in the UK – you will be asked to attend our office with original documents; we will make and retain copies. Proof of your qualifications – you will be asked to attend our office with original documents; we will make and retain copies.

We will contact your referees, using the details you provide in your application, directly to obtain references. We will also ask you about any reasonable adjustments you may require under the Equality Act 2010. This information will be shared with relevant staff to ensure these adjustments are in place for you when you start your employment. If we make a final offer, we will also ask you for the following: - bank details – to process salary payments - emergency contact details – so we know who to contact in case you have an emergency at work We will provide your information to our partnership pension provider.

How long is the information kept for?
Menarini Diagnostics UK will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Unsuccessful applicants’ personal data will usually not be stored for longer than twelve months from the date of application.

How we make decisions about recruitment
Final recruitment decisions are made by hiring managers and members of our recruitment team. We take account of all the information gathered during the application process

You can ask about decisions on your application by speaking to your contact in our recruitment team or by emailing Human Resources.

Your rights
As an individual, you have certain rights regarding your own personal data. By contacting the Company at the above address, you may at any time exercise the rights afforded by Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, including the right to obtain an updated list of those who may access your Data, obtain confirmation of the existence of Data pertaining to you in our databases, check the Data’s content, origin, correctness, location (also with reference to any Third Countries), request a copy thereof, request their rectification; in the cases provided by the law, request the restriction of their processing, their erasure, oppose to direct contact activities. Likewise, you may always make observations on specific issues regarding processing operations of your personal data which you regard as incorrect or unjustified by your relationship with the Company to the DPO, or lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office. You may at any time withdraw the consent you have conferred to the Processing of your Data, although this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out before withdrawal. For more information on your rights, please refer to ‘Your rights as an individual’ (https://ico.org.uk/global/privacy-notice/your-data-protection-rights/)

Do we use any data processors?
A. Menarini Diagnostics Ltd. does not use data processors for applicant processing.

Data Controller and DPO
The data Controller is A. Menarini Diagnostics with registered office in Wharfedale Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 5RA (“we”, the “Company” or the “Controller”), which may be reached by contacting the Company headquarters and/or by writing to the Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) of the Menarini Group (dpo@menarini.com).