Who We Are
The Equalities and Employability Team is a specialist team located within Human Resources led by an Equalities Lead, with Consultant and Administrative Support and its focus is to ensure that the organisation meets its Public Sector Equality Duties as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Those duties are to:
- Eliminate Discrimination, Harassment, Victimisation and any other conduct prohibited under the Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not share it
- Foster good relations between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not share it
What We Do
Our work means that we take a completely holistic view of the organisation both in terms of its workforce and the services we provide. Our role is to ensure that our employee profile is reflective of the broader community and that our services are delivered fairly and equitably.
To enable that to happen the team will:
- Conduct Equality Impact Assessments
- Provide advice to colleagues
- Provide strategic support to senior managers
- Manage the Apprenticeship programme
- Support the development of internal staff groups and external consultation and scrutiny forums.
Nottingham City Council EDI Strategy
We are excited to introduce our new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy for 2025-2028 across the Council.
This strategy not only reinforces our ongoing EDI efforts but also empowers us to expand and enhance our initiatives, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.
- Nottingham City Council EDI Strategy slides 2025 - 2028 1.pdf
Sajeeda Rose, our Chief Executive, says, "Our EDI Strategy is essential to realising our vision of an inclusive Council where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe at work. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of those living and working in Nottingham, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities and services for all.
We celebrate the individuality of every person and understand that their needs can be complex and varied. We are confident that this strategy outlines our commitment to achieving real and lasting progress for diverse groups and individuals, alongside everyone else in Nottingham, over the coming years. This strategy is just a glimpse of the extensive work we will continue to do daily to advance this important agenda.
Our EDI Strategy outlines our Equality Objectives, and each of us plays a crucial role in achieving them. Despite the challenges we face globally and locally, we are committed to demonstrating strong leadership and embedding the values of fairness and equality in everything we do.
Our equality objectives are incorporated into 4 Corporate EDI Action Plans:
- An Inclusive and representative workforce: Create inclusive workplaces where employees can bring their whole selves to work and thrive, aspiring to represent the diversity of city that we serve.
- Inclusive and accessible services for citizens: Provide services which actively addresses inequality and exclusion.
- An equitable city: Build good relations between different communities so everyone is able to participate and contribute.
- Economic growth for all: Support the local economy by providing citizens and businesses with access to good quality learning, opportunities for advancement, upskilling, and retraining for employment.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy sets out our equality commitments to the people of Nottingham and our staff and how we will meet them.
For Colleagues and Citizens
Accessible Version
Please note: We are in the process of updating this policy. The current EDI Policy will be replaced with the newer version as soon as it is ready.
The Equality Act 2010 introduced a Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) requiring public bodies to give due regard to the need to: Eliminate unlawful discrimination, Advance equality of opportunity and Foster good relations.
This is done through the completion of Equality Impact Assessments, which must be completed when there is a change to service or new policy implemented.
You can search for completed EIA's on the Nottingham Insight website.
If you would like to discuss proposed changes to a service, policy or general issue please contact the Equality and Employability Team at edi@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or 0115 876 2747.
Nottingham City Council has signed the British Sign Language Charter (BSL). This shows the authority's commitment to improving access to services for Deaf citizens.
We will work to:
- Ensure access for Deaf people to information and services
- Promote learning and high quality teaching of British Sign Language
- Support Deaf children and families
- Ensure staff working with Deaf people can communicate effectively in British Sign Language
- Consult with our local Deaf community regularly
The Equality and Employability Team will be working alongside the British Deaf Association and the local Deaf community to ensure that these commitments are met over time.
The Equality Act 2010 introduced a Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) requiring public bodies to give due regard to the need to: Eliminate unlawful discrimination, Advance equality of opportunity and Foster good relations.
This is done through the completion of Equality Impact Assessments, which must be completed when there is a change to service or new policy implemented.
View Completed EIAs
You can search for completed EIA's on the Nottingham Insight website.
If you would like to discuss proposed changes to a service, policy or general issue please contact the Equality and Employability Team at Equalities@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or 0115 876 2747.
Equality Act of 2010
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society.
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