Equal Opportunities Policy

Equal Opportunities Policy

Recruiting and selecting the right people is of vital importance to the continued success of SHSH. This Policy sets out how to ensure, as far as possible, that the best people are recruited on merit and that the recruitment process is free from bias and discrimination. By following the policy, in addition to fulfilling employment law requirements, SHSH will also ensure that it continues to uphold its commitment to equal opportunity.

SHSH Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

In the recruitment, selection, training, appraisal, development and promotion of staff, the only consideration must be that the individual meets, or is likely to meet the requirements of the programme or course or post. The requirements being met, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their sex, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality (within current legislation),age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, caring or parental responsibilities, or beliefs on matters such as religion and politics. SHSH is committed to providing a learning, working and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.