The aim of the policy is to ensure no job applicant or employee is discriminated against, either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, creed, national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

We will ensure that the policy is circulated to any agencies responsible for our recruitment and a copy of the policy will be made available to all employees and made known to all applicants for employment.

The policy will be communicated to all private contractors reminding them of their responsibilities towards the equality of opportunity.

The policy will be implemented in accordance with the appropriate statutory requirements and full account will be taken of all available guidance, and in particular any relevant codes of practice.

We will maintain a neutral working environment in which no worker feels under threat or intimidated.