Equality and diversity

West Oxfordshire District Council is committed to equal opportunities both when providing services to the community and as an employer.

We take into consideration the diverse needs of individuals and communities, for example age or disability, when planning and providing our services to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to access them.

As an employer

The Council values the diversity that exists within our community and we look to reflect it in our workforce. We are committed to creating a working environment in which everyone can take full part, and integrate fairness and equity into every aspect of our employment practices.

We aim to develop, promote and deliver recruitment and learning opportunities without discriminating on the basis of a person's race, disability, age, sex, gender re-assignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity or any aspect of an individual's background or heritage. All the decisions we make relating to employment practices are objective, free from bias and based solely upon work criteria and individual merit.

We are committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for a vacancy.

It is our belief that our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work as a result of managing people in a way that gets the best from different perspectives.

Equality policies and schemes

Web accessibility

We endeavour to make our online information and services accessible to all. This website conforms to an international standard. For more information visit our web accessibility page.