Guaranteed interview schemes
PrintEthnically diverse guaranteed interview scheme
We are taking positive action to address an under representation within our senior level roles. We’re offering internal and external candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds a guaranteed interview for any role with a salary of £35,000 and above, if they meet the minimum criteria for that role. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate for the role regardless of background or protected characteristic.
What do I need to do to take part in the scheme?
If you are an applicant from an ethnically diverse background and would like to be considered under this new scheme you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in any application form and/or CV. Please ensure you select the relevant tick box on the Equal Opportunities section of the application form ‘Ethnically Diverse Guarantee interview Scheme’. By doing this you are giving consent for us to disclose that you are from an ethnically diverse background to the recruiting manager.
We are Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government initiative designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain people with disabilities, long-term health and/or neurodiverse conditions.
We are fully committed to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, and we aim to challenge attitudes towards disability, increase understanding, remove barriers and ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential.
For an internal or external applicant we commit to:
- interview applicants with a disability who successfully evidence that they meet the essential criteria detailed on the role profile and consider them on their abilities
- provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process
- make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process so disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job
- support employees and make adjustments during employment.
What do I need to do to take part in the scheme?
You must select ‘yes’ to the disability screening question during the application stage and you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in any CV or covering letter/supporting statement.
We embrace diversity and strive to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We offer several programmes and initiatives to foster these values. One of our three values is We are Inclusive and we keep that at the heart of everything we do.
For both guaranteed interview schemes we Recruit to Potential.