Record-keeping

All records relating to recruitment and selection exercises should be retained for at least six months (and no more than 12 months). Information to be retained should include:

applications
references
shortlisting notes
interview notes for all members of the selection panel
selection test paperwork
any other documentation provided by candidates (copies of qualifications, etc)

After this date paperwork should be securely destroyed (for example by shredding)

Work permits - Record keeping responsibilities for sponsors of Tier 2 and Tier 5 migrants.