CHARACTER REFERENCES
Sometimes applicants may be asked to provide details of someone they know, whom we can contact to provide a character reference. If you are asked to send us details of such a person, please browse the list below, which is a list of recommended people we would accept to provide this. Please send us their contact details, and we will contact them and ask them some basic questions such as how long they have known you and if they would vouch for your reliability, conduct and responsibility.
Professional and workplace references
- Current or Former Employer
- Direct Manager / Supervisor
- Team Leader
- Business Owner
- Human Resources Manager
- Company Director
- Office Manager
- Project Manager
Licensed & Regulated Professionals
- Accountant
- Solicitor / Lawyer
- Barrister
- Chartered Surveyor
- Architect
- Engineer
- Doctor / Physician
- Dentist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Pharmacist
- Psychologist
Education & Academic Roles
- University Lecturer
- Professor
- School Teacher
- Head Teacher / Principal
- Academic Tutor
- School Administrator
Community & Leadership Roles
- Religious Leader (e.g., Pastor, Priest, Imam, Rabbi)
- Community Leader
- Charity Manager
- Non-Profit Director
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Youth Group Leader
Public Sector & Trusted Officials
- Civil Servant
- Local Government Officer
- Housing Officer
- Police Officer
- Armed Forces Officer
Property-Related
- Former Property Manager
- Housing Association Officer
- Letting Agent