We recognise and value the diversity of our workforce and communities and want to ensure that all the attributes, talents and skills available throughout our community are recognised when employment opportunities arise.
We take every possible step to ensure our employees, and potential employees, are all treated fairly, given equal opportunity and support appropriate to their needs. All employment decisions including those on recruitment, selection, promotion, training and career development, are based solely on objective criteria.
We oppose all forms of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. Our ambition is to have a workforce representative of the communities we deliver our services to. For more information on our workplace equality programmes see our work on equality and diversity.
Oxford Living Wage Employer
The Oxford Living Wage is an hourly minimum wage designed to provide liveable earnings in Oxford, recognising the city's high cost of living. For 2024-25, the rate is £12.49 per hour.
This rate is set annually and is 95% of the London Living Wage, as determined by the Living Wage Foundation. You can learn more about this connection by visiting the Living Wage Foundation’s Real Living Wage.
Oxford City Council champions fair pay through its employer recognition scheme. We encourage employers paying the Oxford Living Wage to gain accreditation for wider recognition.
Disability Confident Employer
We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer. This symbol means we are positive about employing disabled people and will be keen to know about your abilities.
The accreditation is awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions to employers in England, Scotland and Wales who have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff. You can find out more about the Disability Confident Employer criteria on the GOV.UK website.
Recruitment and Selection Policies
View our policies and procedures on Recruitment and Selection and the Employment of People with Criminal Records:
