Equal Opportunities Policy

We believe that employees are our most important asset, regardless of their race, gender, religion or disability.  Our aim is to maximise the potential of all employees, and our decisions about employees will be based only on their suitability for the job that needs to be done and their performance within it.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities in our employment practices, and we support the right of all employees to work in an environment that is free from discrimination on any grounds not related to performance in the job.

Any kind of direct or indirect discrimination, harassment or victimisation is not acceptable - on the grounds of race, colour, creed, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, disability or age - either as employees or as colleagues.

Every employee, and in particular Managers and Supervisors who have others reporting to them, have a responsibility for ensuring that we live up to our commitment of equal opportunities.

This statement should be read in conjunction with the Equal Opportunities and Harassment/Bullying at Work Policies.