Privacy Policy
We process personal data relating to those who apply for job vacancies with us
or who send
speculative job applications to us. We do this for employment purposes, to assist us in the
selection of
candidates for employment, and to assist in the running of the business. The personal data
may include
identifiers such as name, date of birth, personal characteristics such as gender,
qualifications and
previous employment history.
We will not share any identifiable information about you with third parties
without your
consent unless the law allows or requires us to do so. The personal data provided during an
application
process will be retained for a period of at least six months or, if required by law, for as
long as is
required.
This privacy notice does not form part of an employment offer or contract
between us. If we
make an employment offer to you, we will provide further information about our handling of
your personal
information in an employment context separately.
If you would like to find out more about our data retention policy and how we
use your
personal data, you want to see a copy of the information about you that we hold or have any
questions or
issues regarding data protection, please email us with the Subject "Data Protection
Request".
Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Introduction
As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) checking service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, we comply fully with the Code of Practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
We are committed to the fair treatment of our employees, potential employees and users of our services, regardless of their offending background.
Policy
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
A DBS check is only requested after a thorough risk assessment has indicated that one is both proportionate and relevant to the position concerned. For those positions where a DBS check is required, all application forms, job adverts and recruitment briefs will contain a statement that a DBS check will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position.
Where a DBS check is to form part of the recruitment process, we encourage all applicants called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application process. We request that this information is sent under separate, confidential cover, to a designated person within the organisation and we guarantee that this information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
Unless the nature of the position allows us to ask questions about your entire criminal record, we only ask about 'unspent' convictions as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We ensure that all those who are involved in the recruitment process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences. We also ensure that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and in the secure handling of "sensitive personal data", e.g. DBS checks.
At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
This policy document is made available to all DBS applicants at the outset of the recruitment process and we make every subject of a DBS check aware of the existence of the Code of Practice and make a copy available on request.
We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with the person seeking the position before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.