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Onboarding Checklist for Colleagues with Criminal Convictions

Designed to help employers plan ahead for probation requirements, working restrictions, and reasonable adjustments, ensuring onboarding is fair, safe, and well-supported when a colleague has disclosed a criminal conviction. Now available as part of the FREE Employers Toolkit.

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Our onboarding checklist provides a clear, structured way to document probation arrangements, tag hours and restrictions, maintain confidentiality and provide consistent support without delaying onboarding or creating unnecessary barriers. Available as part of the FREE Employers Toolkit.

Jacob

Founder

Since founding Offploy in 2016, Jacob and his team have helped support over 4,000 people with criminal convictions into sustainable employment, generating more than £12 million in social return on investment. His work has influenced policy at the government level and established Offploy as the UK's leading authority on inclusive employment practices.

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Along the way, Jacob has been recognised for:

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  • Churchill Fellowship recipient studying global rehabilitation practices

  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year

  • LinkedIn Top Voice for inclusive employment

  • Princess Royal Training Awards recipient

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Rik

Training & Advocacy Manager

Rik is the steady hand that helps employers feel confident navigating the legal side of inclusive hiring. With a background that blends experience in the military with legal expertise, he makes sure everything Offploy delivers is both practical and compliant.


His experience includes:​

 

  • RAF Personnel Officer with extensive media and communications expertise

  • Combined Law Degree specialist in employment law

  • Military training in risk assessment and personnel management

  • Legal compliance expert on criminal records and data protection

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Employing people with convictions is just the tip of the  I.C.E.B.E.R.G

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really free?

Yes, 100% free, no sales pitch


Who is the template for?

The template is ideal for:

  • HR teams, recruitment professionals, and hiring managers

  • Employers of all sizes — from SMEs to large organisations


Can I edit or customise the template?

Absolutely. The policy is designed to be fully editable


What format is the template available in?

You’ll receive the policy in Microsoft Word (.docx)

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