Celebrating equality and diversity

Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to be your true self at work and realise your full potential.

It is important to us that our employees are as diverse as our communities, as we believe that the personal experiences of those who work for us make us stronger as a council and enable us to better connect and serve our communities.

We know that a diverse pool of talent is vital in creating an effective workforce that can bring a wide range of skills and experience to our services. Applicants are welcomed without regard to their race, colour, religion or belief, age, nationality, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions, paternity or adoption), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or caring responsibilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, if you have a disability, you are guaranteed an interview as long as your applications shows that you meet essential criteria for the job.

Where the evidence shows that protected characteristics are underrepresented in a profession or service, we may take ‘positive action’ to encourage applications for jobs to address this. You can view our latest equality reports here.

As part of our drive to continuously improve equality and diversity at Gloucestershire County Council, we have a number of network groups working with leaders to review what we do as an organisation. These staff-led groups help us promote and protect diversity and inclusion.

Celebrating equality and diversity

Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to be your true self at work and realise your full potential.

It is important to us that our employees are as diverse as our communities, as we believe that the personal experiences of those who work for us make us stronger as a council and enable us to better connect and serve our communities.

We know that a diverse pool of talent is vital in creating an effective workforce that can bring a wide range of skills and experience to our services. Applicants are welcomed without regard to their race, colour, religion or belief, age, nationality, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions, paternity or adoption), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or caring responsibilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, if you have a disability, you are guaranteed an interview as long as your applications shows that you meet essential criteria for the job.

Where the evidence shows that protected characteristics are underrepresented in a profession or service, we may take ‘positive action’ to encourage applications for jobs to address this. You can view our latest equality reports here

As part of our drive to continuously improve equality and diversity at Gloucestershire County Council, we have a number of network groups working with leaders to review what we do as an organisation. These staff-led groups help us promote and protect diversity and inclusion.

Young Employees Network

A socially and professionally supportive group helping young employees across the organisation to connect with each other and access training, mentoring, support and networking opportunities.

PRISM

Prism is the LGBT+ staff network, creating safe, inclusive and diverse working environments that encourage a culture of respect and equality for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Black Worker's Network

Enabling the council to create an inclusive and diverse working environment and county, helping with sign-posting and peer-support, and providing 'lived experience' on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) issues.



Carers Network

A small group of people working for Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, or Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue (GFRS), trying to juggle working life with caring for someone who is unable to look after themselves.

Disability Network

A group of like-minded employees working together to productively challenge issues that may prevent staff with a disability, and ensuring that all members of staff can lead full and rewarding careers with the council.



Stonewall acceptance

Disability Confident Employer

Inclusivity Works


Young Employees Network

A socially and professionally supportive group helping young employees across the organisation to connect with each other and access training, mentoring, support and networking opportunities.

PRISM

Prism is the LGBT+ staff network, creating safe, inclusive and diverse working environments that encourage a culture of respect and equality for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Black Worker's Network

Enabling the council to create an inclusive and diverse working environment and county, helping with sign-posting and peer-support, and providing 'lived experience' on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) issues.

Carers Network

A small group of people working for Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, or Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue (GFRS), trying to juggle working life with caring for someone who is unable to look after themselves.

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Network

A group of like-minded employees working together to productively challenge issues that may prevent staff with a disability, and ensuring that all members of staff can lead full and rewarding careers with the council.

Stonewall acceptance

Disability Confident Employer

Inclusivity Works