Help and advise needed about dodgy reference

105lad

Hi just wonder what you guys think of my following reference situation:Over a year ago I resigned from a job (on the agreement from a senior manager in writing) that I would get a neutral reference. As part of this agreement I agreed to drop my work greviance as I had concerns about miss management and bad practices by my manager along with a huge problem the actual accusation of 'theft and dishonesty'.As I got a letter from the senior manager stating that if I resign I would recieve a neutral reference on the basis I drop my greviance I thought this would be the best option. I had another job lined up as I was suspended for nearly a month while they decided what they were going to do.I put my resignation in, I clearly stated I was only resigning on the basis of the promised neutral reference and that if this not be possible I would have to take up my greviance and attend the disciplinary. (I had to clear my name, but didnt want to get sacked, I had only worked for the company 3 months and I did feel this would go against me, even if I did clear my name)Anyway I trusted what the letter stated as I got confirmation of my resignation and neutral reference. I got my new job and all was fine.........Until two moths later I got a letter stating a mistake had been made and any reference I recieve will state I resigned! I only resigned as I was given a neutral reference, I would have carried out my greviance and attend the disaplinary if not.I have applied for another job, now have been successful pending a reference chrvk, I told my interviewer what happened at the time. So it obv satisfied him, its just a job in a bank and the lady now assigned with my application seemed unsure what would happen. If I get a bad reference where do I stand? What do you think my chances are at explaining this further if needed? Its a bank and I really want the job. Do I have any legal rights?