Equal opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities, both as an employer and in the services we provide.

We believe that diversity benefits every colleague, resident and business in the country and it is important that our approach is accessible by all, regardless of:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

Realising Scotland's economic potential

There are moral and legal reasons to promote equal opportunities, but it's also part of realising Scotland's full economic potential. Embracing equal opportunities will help:

  • Counter the effects of an ageing workforce
  • Address rising youth and female unemployment
  • Encourage greater innovation in the Scottish economy

There is also a strong business case for Scottish companies to adopt diversity. Research suggests that an effective approach to equal opportunities helps businesses keep staff and find new markets. For example, disabled people in Scotland spend an estimated £8 billion per year and many public sector contracts now require an equality focus.

Equality Act 2010

We are committed to complying with the Act, the Public Sector Duty and the associated Scottish Specific Equality Duties, giving due regard to:

  • Eliminating discrimination
  • Advancing equality of opportunity
  • Fostering good relations between groups

We have a number of mechanisms to fulfil this, which are outlined below.

Equal opportunities biennial report and strategy

This report details:

  • Our commitment to equal opportunities
  • The steps we're taking to ensure we address the needs of under-represented groups
  • Our equality outcomes within the context of a new strategy for the organisation

Read our Equal Opportunities Biennial report 

This fulfils our obligation to produce a mainstreaming report under the Scottish Specific Equality Duties.

Equal Pay Policy

In line with other public sector bodies and in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty, we have an equal pay policy and a statement. The equal pay statement includes occupational segregation information, showing our gender profile by grade and by function, and a gender pay gap.

PDF document Equal Pay Policy (PDF, 17kB)

PDF document Equal Pay Statement (PDF, 75.4kB)

Equality impact assessments

At the heart of our equality work are Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs). We apply this methodology to all our new and amended policies and projects. The EIAs cover the protected characteristics highlighted above and human rights. Our current assessments are presented below to increase transparency with our work.

Word document Game in Scotland and beyond (Word, 149kB)

Word document Interactive Scotland (Word, 124kB)

Word document Creative Clyde (Word, 126kB)

Word document Chemical Sciences (Word, 137kB) 

Word document Technology and Engineering (Word, 120kB)

Word document Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms (Word, 118kB)

Word document Industrial fellowships (Word, 125kB)

Word document HR - Parental leave (Word, 116kB)

Word document HR - Disciplinary policy (Word, 117kB)

Word document HR - Code of conduct policy (Word, 119kB)

Need help?

You can approach any member of our staff if you need help to access any of our products or services. If English is not your first language or you have a sight impairment and you need help to access our services, call us on 0845 607 8787 or email enquiries@scotent.co.uk

Minicom is also available on 0800 023 2071.