Project description
Meet with Brett Terry and the ED&I team to ascertain what relevant information is available. Analyse the evidence (data, recruitment materials, processes, etc.)
Help them:
understand whether this trend in respect of B,A&me candidates is unique to us, the sector or is a wider UK phenomenon
diagnose any real or potential barriers for applicants from this community resulting from our existing recruitment process; and suggest ways to mitigate or remove these.
identify new recruitment ideas and initiatives which might help prevent the ‘drop off’ of B,A&me applicants as they progress through the recruitment process
More strategically, help them consider:
whether, from our data, there could and should be an argument made to introduce positive action initiatives for this community. And, if so, which ones
the impact, positive or otherwise, our anonymised shortlisting has in helping or hindering our efforts to convert a higher proportion of B,A&me applicants to new starters
whether we should set diversity targets and/or quotas, for the attraction and recruitment of applicants from this community.
To produce an interim presentation and discussion on what could be done differently before submitting a written report. It may also be worth looking at data on recruitment of people with disabilities as this appears to be working well.
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If you feel you can offer your assistance please complete the application form by 9 July 2025.
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