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**Parent**: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

*Last updated August 2023*

Pre-employment checks are a crucial part of the recruitment process. They help the University to determine whether a candidate possesses the qualifications, skills and experience required by the role, to comply with legal obligations such as confirming the applicant’s right to work in the UK, and to ensure that there are no bars to them carrying out the role.