Safer Recruitment:
This role involves regular work with children and is subject to the club’s safer recruitment process.
Appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of checks that are lawful, relevant and
proportionate to the role, which are expected to include:
· A completed application form and a full employment history, with any gaps or anomalies explored.
· Assessment against the role’s safeguarding responsibilities through shortlisting and a values- and
safeguarding-focused interview.
· Proof of identity, right to work in the United Kingdom, and verification of relevant qualifications or
professional registrations.
· Satisfactory professional references, including the most recent relevant employer where appropriate.
· An Enhanced DBS check with the relevant barred-list check where the duties meet the legal eligibility
criteria, together with any additional football-authority vetting required for the post.
· Consideration of overseas criminal-record information where the successful candidate has lived or
worked abroad and checks are appropriate and available.
· Satisfactory completion of safeguarding induction, the club code of conduct, role-specific training and
any probationary review requirements.
· An ongoing duty to disclose matters that may affect suitability to work with children, in accordance
with club policy and the law.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Oxford United Football Club is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing an
environment in which everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. The club welcomes
applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination,
harassment, bullying or victimisation. The postholder must actively support inclusive