We believe diversity makes us stronger and helps us deliver better services to local communities. We’re committed to creating a fair, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone who works with us.
We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment – we recruit, develop and promote people only based on their skills, experience and ability to do the job.
We work hard to make sure our employment practices are fair and accessible, and that our workforce reflects the diversity of the city we serve. This commitment is built into our policies and procedures. Read more about our equality and diversity policies and plans.
We aim to:
- promote equality and tolerance, and respect, value and celebrate diversity
- challenge and eradicate prejudice and discrimination
- provide responsive, sensitive and accessible services and information
- ensure our workforce reflects the city’s diverse population
- develop a positive, supportive and antidiscriminatory working environment for our staff
We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Our commitments and accreditations
We’re proud to work with trusted partners and hold recognised accreditations that support inclusion, fairness and opportunity for all.
“We believe in the dignity of all people and their right to respect and equality of opportunity. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Our aspiration is for Cambridge and the wider region to be safe, welcoming and inclusive.” – Commitment in our equality pledge
As an accredited Disability Confident employer, we are committed to removing barriers and supporting disabled people to reach their full potential at work by creating an inclusive environment.
Through our partnership with Diversity Jobs Group, we aim to attract talent from underrepresented and marginalised communities. We can assure jobseekers that we actively promote equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our recruitment practices.
We have also partnered with Working Families, a national charity for working parents and carers. This reflects our commitment to creating a workplace that supports different family circumstances and caring responsibilities, helping people balance work and home life.
In 2023, we were awarded a Bronze Award through the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion’s (ENEI) Talent, Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation. This was in recognition of our progress in building an inclusive workplace.
We are a signatory to Unison’s Anti-Racism Charter, reaffirming our commitment to tackling racism and promoting equality in the workplace. This includes championing a racially diverse workforce, delivering antiracist initiatives and providing equality training for all staff.
We are proud to hold a Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme as part of the Armed Forces Covenant. This award recognises our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. We work to raise awareness, promote understanding and highlight career opportunities for service leavers, veterans, reservists and armed forces family members.
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Current vacancies
Join a workplace that values diversity, fairness and creating opportunities for everyone.
Discover our latest vacancies on our careers portal, where you’ll find full details about each role.
