Equality and Diversity
We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and pride ourselves on growing a high-performing workforce that is diverse, skilled and talented and represents the community it serves.
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, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or caring responsibilities.
We are a disability-confident employer, committed to removing barriers to employment for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure to ensure that no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability.
Providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for you to be a part of and have a number of employee-led network groups that you can be a part of;
- Black Worker’s Network
- Prism LGBT+
- Carers Network
- Disability Network
Equality and Diversity
We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and pride ourselves on growing a high-performing workforce that is diverse, skilled and talented and represents the community it serves.
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, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or caring responsibilities.
We are a disability-confident employer, committed to removing barriers to employment for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure to ensure that no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability.
Providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for you to be a part of and have a number of employee-led network groups that you can be a part of;
- Black Worker’s Network
- Prism LGBT+
- Carers Network
- Disability Network
Equalities framework
We use the Equalities Framework for Local Government as a basic guide to then improve upon. Our work is overseen by our Equalities Working Group which is made up of officers from various departments and levels within the council as well as councillors from all political groups, giving cross-party support.
The group also works with communities and partner agencies, aiming to:
- understand how equality and inclusivity applies to the work we do and how we use that understanding to improve
- know the communities of Gloucester and work with them on a range of issues
- understand how we can best serve Gloucester’s communities, and work with them as partners
- develop the roles of elected members who also help drive equality forward on behalf of the communities they represent
- increase fairness, inclusivity and equality across the council, both internally and externally
Equalities framework
We use the Equalities Framework for Local Government as a basic guide to then improve upon. Our work is overseen by our Equalities Working Group which is made up of officers from various departments and levels within the council as well as councillors from all political groups, giving cross-party support.
The group also works with communities and partner agencies, aiming to:
- understand how equality and inclusivity applies to the work we do and how we use that understanding to improve
- know the communities of Gloucester and work with them on a range of issues
- understand how we can best serve Gloucester’s communities, and work with them as partners
- develop the roles of elected members who also help drive equality forward on behalf of the communities they represent
- increase fairness, inclusivity and equality across the council, both internally and externally