Inclusion and diversity

We support a diverse workforce that represents our communities. We are committed to doing everything we can to support our colleagues to be themselves and to have a positive work experience. There are a number of staff network groups that help to champion equality and inclusion. 

We value our diverse workforce and the different perspectives and talents they bring. This helps to support innovation, compassion and collaboration. 

We're committed to increasing our workforce diversity at all levels of the council. 

Disability confident

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Equality networks

Our staff chair and run a range of equality networks that are open to all colleagues. We currently have the following:

• Rainbow Alliance - LGBT+
• SHINE - for colleagues living with disabilities and/or long term conditions

Armed Forces Covenant

We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and committed to supporting serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces community. The Covenant ensures that veterans, reservists and serving personnel face no disadvantage throughout the recruitment process.