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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and welcomes applications from individuals from all sectors of society. Where there is evidence of under-representation of a particular group in a specific type of role or at a certain grade the University is committed to taking appropriate action to actively encourage applications from that group. The University is keen to support all applicants during the recruitment and selection process where possible and particularly those with additional requirements. Applicants with disabilities are asked to identify in their application if they require any adjustments to the process. If shortlisted candidates have childcare responsibilities, the University may be able to provide on-site care during the interview/selection process, subject to availability. If childcare is not available online interviews can be explored. Applicants are asked to discuss their specific needs with the recruiting manager. The University aims to support employees to balance work/life commitments, which includes giving consideration to requests for flexible working, part-time working, job-share, etc. As a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award holder and having signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant the University supports the Armed Forces and welcomes applications from members of the Armed Forces community (veterans, service leavers, reservists, Cadet Force adult volunteers and spouses of serving personnel).
The University is committed to making Keele a place where learning, living and working is a positive experience for all and currently holds a number of equality awards.
Athena SWAN As a member of the Athena SWAN Charter the University is committed to developing initiatives to advance gender equality. The charter covers women (and men where appropriate) in academic roles in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine) and AHSSBL (arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law), professional and support staff and trans staff and students. At the time of writing the University holds an institutional Bronze SWAN award, 1 Silver award and 13 departmental Bronze awards.. Race Equality Charter The University is committed to addressing racial inequalities and creating an inclusive culture and environment where individuals are able to thrive, irrespective of their race or ethnicity. Keele was awarded a Race Equality Charter award following a first submission in February 2019. Keele is (currently) one of only 17 institutions with an award. Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS) Keele has been awarded a silver award under the DERS to recognise the University’s commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces Community.
Disability Confident Schem e The University is signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and has met the criteria to become a Disability Confident Employer which is a demonstration of its commitment to support job applicants and staff with a disability or long term health condition. Stonewall Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme is Britain’s leading best-practice employers’ forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. Keele University is proud to display the Stonewall Diversity Champions logo in our internal and external messaging to demonstrate our clear commitment to LGBT equality. Staff and Student Network The University has established staff and student networks to support its aim of working towards realising and developing equality for Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds (BAME) staff and lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) staff.
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