Below are a list of Top 9 companies that will consider job applications from ex-offenders and offer an equal opportunity recruitment process. The interview process is fair and considers skills, experience of an individual before reviewing criminal record.
These are the companies that have joined the Ban the Box campaign which initially launched in 2013. They have signed up and agreed to remove any questions or checkboxes on the application that ask an individual to confirm a criminal record. This ensures that the applicant is presented with a fair opportunity to compete with other candidates. The process should prioritise someone’s skillset and competence for the job. If a criminal record is present, the employer will assesses if this is relevant for the job they are applying before a decision is made.
TESCO
Industry: Supermarket
Tesco PLC is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer.
HQ: Welwyn Garden City, England
Pret a Manger
Industry: Fast casual restaurant
Since opening our first shop in 1986, Pret’s mission has been simple. To serve freshly made food and good organic coffee, whilst also trying to do the right thing.
HQ: London, England, UK
Co-op
Industry: Insurance
A British consumer co-operative with a group of retail businesses including food retail, wholesale, e-pharmacy, insurance and legal services, and funeral care.
HQ: One Angel Square, Manchester
Virgin Group
Industry: Growth Investor
Virgin Group Ltd. is a British multinational venture capital conglomerate founded by Richard Branson and Nik Powell in February 1970.
HQ: London, United Kingdom
Timpson
Industry: Retail
Timpson is the UK’s leading retail service provider employing over 5,600 colleagues, with 2,000 owned stores and 119 “Snappy Snaps” franchises throughout the UK and Ireland.
HQ: Claverton Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9TT
Timpson
Industry: Electricity and Gas utility
Largest electricity transmission and distribution business in the UK, delivering electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to the customers and communities we serve, while working towards a cleaner, greener energy future.
HQ: London, England
Timpson
Industry: Charity
A charity providing health and wellbeing services, helping people unleash their unique potential and live healthier, safer and more fulfilling lives.
HQ: Chertsey, England, UK‎
Boots
Industry: Healthcare
Boots is the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer.
HQ: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Greggs
Industry: Food
A British bakery chain. It specialises in savoury products such as bakes, sausage rolls, sandwiches and sweet items including doughnuts and vanilla slices.
HQ: Newcastle upon Tyne