Inclusion and Diversity

Our community is growing to reflect modern society. We’re removing barriers, increasing inclusion, and we’re nurturing diversity.

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We’ve come a long way, but there’s more we want to do. Not least, we want to work with more people who are often under-represented in our leadership and teams. That starts with making sure the House of Commons feels like a welcoming place to work. Somewhere we’re all respected and heard.

Here, your experiences and expertise will be given the platform they deserve, while you do the work that matters.

"We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We want to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and able to be themselves. We want to reflect the diversity of our nation. And we want to attract more people from underrepresented groups.

That’s why our focus is on better support and flexibility, accessibility and more inclusive ways of working. We’re a Disability Confident Employer, and we believe in equality for all. So, we provide everyone with the encouragement and opportunity to thrive – including you.

Our culture is based on our Values – being Inclusive, Courageous, Trusted and Collaborative. These values, along with our Behaviour Code, drive an inclusive culture in our workplace.

Our work in inclusion and diversity focuses on improving progression for under-represented groups, improving accessibility, and fostering inclusive environments.

Whoever you are, whatever your background, I hope you will consider applying for a job here."

Tom Goldsmith, Clerk of the House

We’re nurturing our networks

We want our colleagues to feel supported and listened to. Whether you’re part of the House of Commons, the House of Lords or the Parliamentary Digital Service, our Workplace Equality Networks (WENs) are open to you.

These six networks were created to provide an open forum for colleagues from all backgrounds to come together. They regularly host events, networking opportunities and awareness-raising activities. Crucially, they amplify the voices of WEN members across Parliament.

Armed Forces and Veterans Scheme

We welcome reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners. Find out more about our Armed Forces and Veterans Scheme.

We’ve signed the Race at Work Charter

We’re making real progress in race equality across Parliament. Signing up to the charter shows our commitment to addressing the significant disparities in employment and career progression faced by Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and other ethnically diverse people. It demonstrates that we’re accountable to the conditions laid out in the charter, from the way we employ people to how we develop their careers.

The seven key commitments of the Charter are:

Appoint an Executive Sponsor for race equality
Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress
Commit at board level to zero tolerance of bullying and harassment
Make equity, diversity and inclusion the responsibility of all leaders and managers
Take action that supports the career progression of Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and other ethnically diverse employees
Support race inclusion allies in the workplace
Include Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chain.

We're a Visibly Better quality standard employer

We’ve been awarded the RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer quality standard. As part of this, we’ve aligned our working practices and we made the way we work more accessible and inclusive. We’re also demonstrating that we value and support our blind and partially sighted colleagues.

We’re making workplace adjustments

We want you to be able to participate fully from the moment you join us. So we’re always ready to make a range of workplace adjustments to help overcome obstacles relating to mental health, as well as physical and non-physical requirements. Simply, we’ll provide the accessibility and tools you need to do your best work.

Some of the adjustments we offer:

Assistive technology, such as software or hardware
Speech recognition software or large computer screens
Ergonomics, such as chairs and standing desks.

Meet our people

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Ann Moghaddami Senior Inclusion and Diversity Manager

Ann’s career moves have really taken us places.