Equality and Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is valued, respected and supported to reach their full potential.

Our commitment

We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and pride ourselves on growing a high-performing workforce that is diverse, skilled and talented. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and our culture to be inclusive to enable everyone to bring their whole true self to work.

We aim to recruit a diverse pool of talent and will recruit the person who is most suited to the job without regard to their race, colour, religion or belief, age, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, caring responsibilities or disability.

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers to employment for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process and the workplace to ensure that no one is disadvantaged because of disability, impairment, neurodiversity, or long-term health or mental health condition. Please contact the recruitment team if you require support or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process: recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Care leavers — guaranteed interview

We are pleased to guarantee interviews to care leavers who meet the minimum requirements for our apprentice roles. Please contact the recruitment team if this applies to you: recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Protected characteristics

We do not discriminate on the grounds of:

  • Race or colour
  • Religion or belief
  • Age
  • Nationality or ethnicity
  • Sex
  • Gender, gender identity or gender expression
  • Sexual orientation
  • Marital status
  • Veteran status
  • Disability
  • Caring responsibilities

Employee networks

Our employee networks are staff-led groups that provide a supportive space for colleagues to connect, share experiences and champion inclusion. Each network plays an active role in shaping our policies and workplace culture.

Race Equality Network (REN)

Supporting colleagues from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and driving race equality across the organisation.

Prism (LGBT+)

Creating an inclusive environment for LGBT+ colleagues and allies, promoting visibility and celebrating diversity.

Young Employee Network (YEN)

A space for younger employees and those newer to their careers to connect, develop and make their voices heard.

Disability Network (D-Net)

Supporting disabled colleagues and those with long-term health conditions, and working to remove barriers in the workplace.

Carers Network

Providing peer support for employees who are unpaid carers, helping them balance work and caring responsibilities.

Women's Network

Empowering women across the organisation, supporting career development and raising awareness of gender equality issues.

Armed Forces Network

Supporting current and former armed forces personnel and their families, recognising the unique skills and experience they bring.

Ready to apply?

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have any questions about our approach to equality and diversity, or need support with your application, please get in touch.

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