recruitment of ex-offenders

● Trenchard Travel undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a

criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed

● Trenchard Travelcan only ask an individual to provide details of convictions and

cautions that Trenchard Travel are legally entitled to know about. Where a DBS

certificate at either standard or enhanced level can legally be requested (where the

position is one that is included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

(Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended, and where appropriate Police Act Regulations

as amended)

● Trenchard Travelcan only ask an individual about convictions and cautions that are

not protected

● Trenchard Travel is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users

of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities

for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background

● Trenchard Travel has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is

made available to all DBS applicants at the start of the recruitment process

● Trenchard Travel actively promotes 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

● Trenchard Travelselect all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications

and experience

● an application for a criminal record check is only submitted to DBS after a thorough

risk assessment has indicated that one is both proportionate and relevant to the

position concerned. For those positions where a criminal record check is identified as

necessary, all application forms, job adverts and recruitment briefs will contain a

statement that an application for a DBS certificate will be submitted in the event of the

individual being offered the position

● Trenchard Travel Ensures that all those in Trenchard Travel Who are involved in the

recruitment process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance

and circumstances of offences

● Trenchard Travelalso ensures 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

● at interview, or in a separate discussion, Trenchard Travel Ensures 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

● Trenchard Travel Makes every subject of a criminal record check submitted to DBS

aware of the existence of the code of practice and makes a copy available on request

● Trenchard Travel Undertakes to discuss any matter revealed on a DBS certificate

with the individual seeking the position before withdrawing a conditional offer of

employment.