Question : What is the Equal Opportunities Form used for?
Updated : 21 January 2025 13:45
Category : Applications
Answer :
The University is committed to the promotion Equality and Diversity of diversity and equality and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms, as evidenced by its Athena SWAN Bronze award. The University will ensure that all job applicants and members of staff are treated as individuals, fairly and with respect. Selection decisions will be made solely on the basis of a candidate’s aptitude, competence and potential to fulfil the requirements of the role, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital, partnership, parental or carer status, or socio-economic background.
The University is committed to undertaking positive action throughout all of our recruitment processes.
In accordance with the Disability Confident award, applicants with a declared disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who meet the essential criteria as detailed in the Person Specification will be short-listed for interview.