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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership, are disabled, have a maternity or pregnancy status or are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We want to make sure our recruitment and selection processes are fair and accessible to everyone who applies to work here. We are a Disability Confident employer. We welcome disabled applicants and offer a guaranteed Interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a job vacancy. Disabled job applicants can notify HR that they wish to apply for this scheme. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is considered in the shortlisting process. This information will be treated as confidential.
If you have a disability and prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you apply for a job please let the team know.
Trans or non-binary applicants can request confidential support from the Trans Inclusion HR Officer during the application process by email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Our job vacancies are advertised on the Jobs North East website or the council website. Disabled applicants can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made during the application, interview, and assessment process. See further information in the ‘disability equality’, ‘access to work’ and the ‘staff disability network’ sections.
Workforce Equality Analysis Report 2021 992 KB (PDF document) Workforce Equality Report 2022 776 KB (PDF document) Easy Read Equality Objectives 2021 2.7 MB (PDF document) Equality Summary Report: Equality Objectives Consultation 2021 1.3 MB (PDF document)
The public sector Equality Duty is made up of a general equality duty which is supported by specific duties. The general duty requires us to have due regard to the need to:
(a) eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Equality Act
(b) advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it;
(c) foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
Under the terms of the specific duty, we must:
prepare and publish one or more objectives that will support the council in meeting the requirements of the general Equality Duty
ensure that those objectives are specific and measurable
publish those objectives in such a manner that they are accessible to the public Please see information on our equality objectives below
Publish relevant, proportionate information demonstrating compliance with the Equality Duty
As part of our duty under the Equality Act 2010, the council publishes equality objectives every four years. These set out our equality priorities as an employer and for our services. We published our first equality objectives in 2012. We reviewed our objectives in 2016 to check if they were still relevant and to consider how they might be updated. Following the consultation, we set equality objectives for 2016-20 You can find out more about the consultation and these objectives, in our 2016-2020 consultation report.
Consultation on our Equality Objectives was affected by Covid-19 but we have consulted on our equality objectives for 2021-2025. Our aim is to make equality, diversity and inclusion part of the way the council works, placing it at the heart of everything we do.
Our Equality Objectives for 2021-2025 are:
Strengthen our knowledge and understanding of the needs of our communities.
Listen to, involve and respond to our communities effectively.
Improve the diversity and skills of our workforce to help us embed equality, diversity and inclusion in how we deliver services and support our staff.
Create a positive culture, with a clear leadership commitment to improving equality diversity and inclusion both within the council, with our partners and the wider community.
You can find out more about our Equality Objectives in the documents below: Easy Read Equality Objectives 2021 2.7 MB (PDF document) Equality Summary Report: Equality Objectives Consultation 2021 1.3 MB (PDF document)
We celebrate those who have made a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Northumberland. Role models could be anyone who shares a protected characteristic and wants to share their experience. If you want to be a diversity role model and/or an equality and diversity ally, please email: Irene.Fisher@northumberland.gov.uk
'I think what you're seeing is a profound recognition... that gays, bisexuals, lesbians and transgender persons are our brothers, our sisters, our children, our cousins, our friends, our co-workers, and that they've got to be treated like every other person and I think that principle will win out.' - Barack Obama
Role models are very important to LGBT people – a role model is someone to look up to, who celebrates diversity, champions equality and has a voice on behalf of those who need the most support. Whether you identify as LGBT, or are an ally of LGBT people, be inspired by these stories and think about how you can be a role model too. Click on the names to read more about each person. "One of the most important strands which underpins my ethos of teaching is to celebrate individuality and that it is more than OK to be different. I feel very strongly that our pupils should feel happy and comfortable within their own skin: that they should feel safe and secure and that they are confident of seeking support and strategies should they need any guidance or advice." - Cate Haslam Northumberland LGBT role model "It is important to me, knowing my own struggles, that your sexual orientation, gender, socio-economic background, faith or disability should never be a barrier to leading a successful life." - Mark Phillips, Northumberland LGBT role model “I believe when we are true to ourselves we can achieve anything. As a proud woman with a trans history I know the challenges others can face, and I will continue to be a support to my community and indeed every community. We must celebrate diversity and build vibrant and strong communities” - Phillippa Scrafton, Stonewall Programmes Officer
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The Council is once again proud sponsors of Northumberland Pride, who are continuing to bring Pride on the Road with a series of Pride events across the county. Northumberland Pride are hosting fun-filled events in 2023 with an array of entertainment on offer, including music from local artists, drag, art, mental health workshops, and community services. The Council will also be there to talk about our services, key priorities, initiatives and all things Equality and Diversity. We’d love to see you there! Please note: There is no admission charge for the events - tickets must be booked online to monitor the number of attendees only. Upcoming events and how to book:
Seaton Delaval: 11/02/23 Seaton Delaval Arts Centre 1.30pm - 6.30pm Booking coming soon!
Parking at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre: Parking is restricted in the streets surrounding the Arts Centre. In the interest of good neighbourly relations, we ask our patrons and those visiting the Arts Centre to park with care and respect to local residents ensuring no access routes or garages are blocked. Please do not park in the back lane behind the Arts Centre.
Berwick: 25/03/23 Berwick Community Centre Booking coming soon! This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the LGBT+ community of Northumberland.
Find out more about Northumberland Pride on the Road here.
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