Equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment

Our vision is to be a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. We recognise that diversity and inclusion is essential to us being able to develop, adapt, innovate and progress, whilst helping us to better connect with and serve our local communities. 

We know that the people who work for us are our greatest asset and when they feel valued, included, safe and supported, this positivity reaches the people we are here for – our customers and communities. 

• Find out more about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Warwickshire County Council  

Our 2020-2021 annual review (PDF, 3.6 MB) tells our story, celebrates our achievements and outlines our priorities and actions for the future to make sure Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported and welcome. 

As part of the application process, we ask for your Equal Opportunities information to monitor the effectiveness of our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. This information is separated from any identifiable information and is not sent to the hiring manager and does not form part of the selection process. 

• Find out more about why we collect diversity monitoring information and how we use it 

Should you require application forms in an alternative format or language, or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk. 

We are a member of Inclusive Employers and in 2022 were awarded silver-level accreditation. We encourage and support the development of employee networks; groups which provide members with the opportunity to support one another, connect, and discuss prevalent issues and enact change.

• Find out more about our employee networks

Many of our roles are suitable for part-time working and we are equally committed to the career development of our part-time and full-time employees.

Hear from our people about what makes them feel valued, included, safe and supported at Warwickshire County Council: 

How our people feel, working for Warwickshire County Council

We have Disability Confident level 2 accreditation and are working towards our level 3. As part of this, we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability who demonstrates through their application that they meet the essential criteria for the post. 

To be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, applicants must disclose that they have a disability and would like to be considered for the scheme. This is on the declarations page of the application form. Please note that the nature of the disability, if stated on the Equal Opportunities page, will not be sent to the hiring manager. If you would like to request any adjustments or access requirements to account for your disability, please email recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk or contact the hiring manager. 

Further support is available from your work coach at Jobcentre Plus, who can advise you about programmes and grants to support you into work. 

We are equally committed to the employment and career development of our employees with and without a disability. 

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise that those leaving the armed forces may be disadvantaged in securing meaningful employment and adjusting to a civilian environment. We also recognise the contribution that members of the armed forces community can make to our organisation. 

We guarantee an interview to any service person or leaver who meets the essential criteria for any post being advertised externally. 

We have policies to assist reservists and cadet force adult instructors, offer work experience opportunities to personnel and their spouses or civil partners, and support spouses of serving regulars and reservists. 

• View full details of guaranteed interview scheme and other support available