Inclusive employment
made easy
Second Stage provides training, industry experience, and pathways to backstage and crewing jobs in theatre and live events for individuals leaving the criminal justice system. By partnering with Offploy, we aim to offer comprehensive support, including mentoring, guidance, and practical tools, to help you confidently navigate the process of employing someone with a conviction.
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In under three minutes, learn your organisation's current readiness and the steps you can take to successfully employ individuals with criminal convictions.
Verified, Tangible Social Impact
Supported by Offploy's expertise and lived experience, countless individuals have sustained meaningful employment and reported improved mental wellbeing. Let's work together to empower more lives and build a brighter future for all.
98.8%
Successful
Delivery Rate
9.2
Net Promoter
Score
1000+
People supported in the last 12 months
99%
Emotional Wellbeing Score Increase
All the advice you will ever need in one place
If your organisation is committed to making a positive impact, schedule a free, confidential call through Offploy's Employer’s Advice Line tailored for UK-based CSR and HR managers eager to contribute to an inclusive workforce.
Don't just take our word for it...
We’ve started working with ex-offenders and people coming towards the end of their sentence because it allows us to secure a pipeline of talent coming into our business, at the same time as helping people start again as they leave prison. In the hospitality industry there is a nationwide shortage of kitchen staff – kitchen managers and chefs particularly – that we at Greene King are not immune to.
Greg Sage, Spokesperson, Greene King
Get started in employing people with convictions at Offploy's free webinar
For Employers, HR & CSR Managers
As a Second Stage partner, in just 45 minutes we will cover the headlines of everything you need to consider when it comes to employing people with convictions. Register for our next event below.
Second Stage: You’ve just found your social value partner
Charitable hearts and business smarts. This is how we’ve grown our organisation to serve our wider community and achieve our vision of a world where every person is safe from crime.
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While our primary focus isn't brokering jobs for ex-offenders, we partner with organisations to support inclusive hiring practices for the 1 in 4 adults with a conviction. If you’re interested in tapping into this talent pool, let’s discuss how Offploy can support your inclusive employment goals.
