Equal Opportunities Policy

It is our policy to provide equality of opportunity in employment and development to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (protected characteristics).

We are committed to:

1. Promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants (actual or potential);

2. Preventing any form of direct, indirect, associative, or perspective discrimination or victimisation or harassment;

3. Promoting equal opportunities for everyone regardless of whether they possess, are perceived by others to possess, or associate with someone who possesses or is perceived to possess one of the protected characteristics; and

4. Creating a good and harmonious working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit

The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff treat visitors, clients, customers, suppliers and former staff members.