Code of Conduct
The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and
its employees. The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff Handbook) makes clear the standards of
conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer.
All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club at all times. Any conduct
detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the general public or damaging
to its public image shall be considered to be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory,
offensive and violent behaviour are unacceptable and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with
and acted upon.
Equality Inclusion & Diversity
Burton Albion are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion and diversity of opportunity is at the
very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services
across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide
opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job
applicant, employee, volunteer or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms
of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the
following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil
Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone
who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include
suspension and dismissal.
The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and we particularly
welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the
LGBT community and anyone with a disability.
Safeguarding
Burton Albion are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children
and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and
provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and
vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its
responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer
Recruitment - , carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult,
families and the relevant local authority.
Potential applicants are advised to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tellemployer-
or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions /
convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.