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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A workplace where you can be yourself

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected, and included. We believe the best workplaces are made up of people from different backgrounds, with different ideas and experiences. Our goal is to create an organisation where everyone can be themselves, do their best work, and feel they belong.

What this means for you

If you work with us, you can expect:

  • fair and open recruitment
  • equal opportunities to grow and progress
  • a safe and respectful working environment
  • support for your wellbeing
  • a workplace where your voice matters

Our commitment to fairness

We are committed to:

  • treating everyone fairly and with respect
  • removing barriers that prevent people from succeeding
  • making sure decisions are based on ability and potential

We follow the Equality Act 2010, which protects people from discrimination and helps ensure everyone has equal opportunities.

Being open and transparent

We want to be honest about where we are and where we need to improve.

Gender pay gap

We publish a yearly report showing the difference in average pay between men and women in our organisation.

We use this information to:

  • understand where gaps exist
  • take action to reduce them
  • make sure pay is fair and transparent

Gender pay gap report

Workforce diversity data

We also look at who works for us, including:

  • representation of different groups
  • who applies, gets hired and progresses
  • feedback from staff about their experience

This helps us make better decisions and improve inclusion over time.

Workforce diversity report

Our recruitment approach

We want everyone to have a fair chance to succeed.

When you apply for a job with us, we aim to:

  • use clear and inclusive job adverts
  • focus on your skills and experience
  • offer adjustments if you need them
  • make our process fair and consistent

Careers page

Our workplace culture

We are working to create a workplace where you:

  • can be yourself - We welcome different backgrounds, identities, and experiences
  • feel supported - We promote wellbeing, flexible working, and a healthy work-life balance
  • can grow - We offer learning, development, and career opportunities for everyone

How we’re improving

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy focuses on:

  • strong leadership and accountability
  • building a diverse workforce
  • using data to improve fairness
  • listening to our communities and staff
  • making our services accessible to everyone

Read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy

What we’ve achieved so far

  • Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)
  • Support for the Armed Forces community
  • Ongoing work to improve inclusion and workplace culture

Listening to our people

We regularly ask staff for feedback and use this to improve.

This includes:

  • employee surveys
  • open conversations
  • staff groups and networks

Work with us

When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that is:

  • committed to fairness and inclusion
  • open to ideas and improvement
  • focused on making a difference