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Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion
Keele University values equality
and diversity across our
workforce and welcomes
applications from individuals
from all sectors of society.
Where there is evidence of under-representation of a particular group in
a specific type of role or at a certain grade the University is committed to
taking appropriate action to actively encourage applications from that group.
The University is keen to support all applicants during the recruitment
and selection process where possible and particularly those with additional
requirements. Applicants with disabilities are asked to identify in their
application if they require any adjustments to the process. If shortlisted
candidates have childcare responsibilities, the University may be able
to provide on-site care during the interview/selection process, subject
to availability. If childcare is not available Skype interviews can be explored.
Applicants are asked to discuss their specific needs with the recruiting manager.
The University aims to support employees to balance work/life commitments,
which includes giving consideration to requests for flexible working, part-time
working, job-share, etc.
As a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award holder and having
signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant the University supports the Armed
Forces and welcomes applications from members of the Armed Forces
community (veterans, service leavers, reservists, Cadet Force adult volunteers
and spouses of serving personnel).
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The University is committed to making Keele a place where
learning, living and working is a positive experience
for all and currently holds a number of equality awards.
Athena SWAN Disability Confident Scheme
As a member of the Athena SWAN Charter the
University is committed to developing initiatives to
advance gender equality. The charter covers women
(and men where appropriate) in academic roles in
STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths
and medicine) and AHSSBL (arts, humanities, social
sciences, business and law), professional and support
staff and trans staff and students. The University is signed up to the Disability Confident
Scheme and has met the criteria to become a Disability
Confident Employer which is a demonstration of its
commitment to support job applicants and staff with
a disability or long term health condition.
At the time of writing the University holds an
institutional Bronze SWAN award, two departmental
Silver awards and ten departmental Bronze awards.
Race Equality Charter
The University is committed to addressing racial
inequalities and creating an inclusive culture and
environment where individuals are able to thrive,
irrespective of their race or ethnicity. Keele was
awarded a Race Equality Charter award following a
first submission in February 2019. Keele is (currently)
one of only 12 institutions with an award.
Defence Employer Recognition
Scheme (DERS)
Keele has recently been awarded a silver award under
the DERS to recognise the University’s commitment to
supporting members of the Armed Forces Community.
Stonewall
Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme is
Britain’s leading best-practice employers’ forum for
sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity
and inclusion. Keele University is proud to display the
Stonewall Diversity Champions logo in our internal
and external messaging to demonstrate our clear
commitment to LGBT equality.
Staff and Student Networks
The University has established staff and student
networks to support its aim of working towards realising
and developing equality for Black, Asian and ethnic
minority backgrounds (BAME) staff and lesbian, gay,
bi-sexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) staff.