Work for us
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
EDI is at the heart of everything we do, and we expect all our staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment, always acting with respect for others and valuing their differences.
We know it's a cliché, but we genuinely want our students and our employees to feel they belong, and have opportunities to contribute, grow and be their ‘best selves’. We don't want you to change the way you think or present yourself to do that.
We're committed to developing knowledge and understanding of diverse groups across all our staff. Attending EDI-related workshops and training is mandatory for all our core staff at all levels.
Taking action on inclusion
Removing barriers, from application to day one
All appointments are based on merit. However, we've looked at ways to make our recruitment and selection process more accessible and remove potential barriers.
Step 1
When you apply
- We encourage applications from groups currently under-represented in our core staff and part-time student teams, including LGBTQ+ and ethnically diverse candidates, and we advertise on targeted job boards.
- We run a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are currently under-represented in our core staff team.
- We screen applications only on the information relevant to the criteria for the job. Personal details such as your name are removed at the screening stage and aren't shared until you meet the panel. Your EDI monitoring form is only used to monitor and review how we can improve. It will never be shared with the selection panel.
- Studies show that women, ethnically diverse candidates and applicants with neurodevelopmental conditions are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet the criteria exactly. If you can't currently show you meet all the criteria, it may not be a deal-breaker. Explain how the gap could be approached. You could be just what we're looking for, for this or another role.
Step 2
At interview
- If you're successful at the initial screening stage, we give you plenty of information about the selection process, including sharing the interview questions beforehand as standard.
- We consider background noise, lighting and accessibility wherever possible when choosing the interview space.
- We're happy for you to bring notes to the interview and refer to them as needed.
- We give our assurance that your ability to maintain eye contact, or being nervous in an interview, will not affect our judgement of your ability to do the job!
Step 3
When you work with us
- We have adopted the Halo Code, which explicitly protects employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic and cultural identities.
- We're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working options wherever service needs and roles allow. This is standard from day one.
- We've been recognised by the ADHD Foundation as a ‘Neurodiversity Friendly Employer’ for our efforts in raising awareness of neurodiversity and our ongoing work towards a neuro-inclusive workplace. We see this as key to attracting and harnessing talent, reducing challenges, building better working relationships, valuing strengths and creating a sense of belonging.
What else are we working on?
Accessibility around campus
JMSU's main base is the purpose-built Student Life Building. In this building you'll find:
- A designated prayer room
- Ablution facilities
- All-gender toilets on each floor
- Lifts to each floor
- Accessible toilets to the rear of the café (ground floor), and on the ground and upper floors
- Baby feeding room
- Designated safe/quiet room
- Accessibility across all LJMU campuses
Community
EDI staff networks and ally groups
The University has staff network and ally groups for a variety of communities, and JMSU staff are welcome to join.
Staff networks
- LJMU Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network
- LJMU Dis-Ability Staff Network
- LJMU Together (LGBTIQ+) Staff Network
Ally groups
- Race Equality Allies
- Disability Equality Allies
- LGBTIQ+ Equality Allies
Tell us how we can do better
We hope all this sounds good to you, but we're always looking at how to do things better. If you think we could be doing something else, please tell us. We will listen.
For more information, email jmsu-recruitment@ljmu.ac.uk
