I have no issues with them doing a basic check which would not show a spent conviction. I guess I am worried that "if" they ask for a standard check it will show a spent conviction and I am ashamed of. Basically 23 years ago i went to magistrates court and was fined 150 as I had not disclosed other income while claiming benefit. I just dont want the potential employer finding out about this and I am hoping that they will only ask for a BASIC check which is why I was trying to ascertain if they can ask for a standard check

Thanks for taking the time to respond, I can see why an employer would want to do check, but only a basic check that would not disclose spent convictions. I still can not see if an employer can legally check for spent convictions for a sales role.

Thanks for the response, I know for a fact that a criminal check will be made, perhaps it will be just a basic check where a record of 23 years wont show up. I looked at the exempt occupations and cant see how a sales role will fit in even though I may visit Banks, hospital IT departments etc. Can anyone see any reason why a standard check would be done for a sales role?

I have not got the job yet.

Ps they advised that a CRB check is performed on ALL new hires

Hi I have been advised a CRB will be performed but not what type and I did not want to ask. It will be a sales only role to companies and organisations. I will not be involved in installations. Maybe I am fretting for no reason but you never know

Does anyone know if IT firms request standard CRB requests for sales people? I have a spend conviction that goes back 23 years. I am worried that the firm will request a standard CRB even though I will not be working with vulnerable people. Job will involve selling IT solutions.