Diversity and Recruitment

We regularly review our recruitment and internal promotions process to make sure the selection process and criteria are fair, inclusive, and not discriminatory. This includes looking at whether certain groups are being excluded from either our recruitment process, or promotions and if there could be some form of indirect discrimination. This can include taking the following approaches:

• Advertising jobs in ethnic or female interest publications as appropriate.
• Encouraging under-represented groups to apply for suitable posts or undergo training.
• Making contact with disabled candidates via the local job centre.
• Partner with relevant charities and other bodies to help improve access to work.
• Use social media in a responsible, proactive and inclusive manner as part of our recruitment strategy.
• Considering whether any reasonable adjustment can be made to work premises or the working arrangements to accommodate a disabled employee or job applicant.
• Introducing assertiveness training.