University of St Andrews

HR EDI Online Inclusive Recruitment Guide

Purpose of the Guide

The guide is an essential part of the HR Recruitment process for staff involved in recruitment/selection. It is inclusive of legislative/best practice to minimise potential discrimination and demonstrate compliance in providing equality of opportunity to applicants. It is mandatory to complete the Online Recruitment Training Module.

1. Introduction to the Law
2. Job Design
   1. Inclusive Job Descriptions (inc Job Titles)
   2. Inclusive Person Specifications
   3. Inclusive Health Requirements
3. Advertising
   1. Inclusive Arrangement
   2. Inclusive Content
   3. Recruitment Agencies
4. Application
   1. Inclusive Adjustments
   2. Inclusive Personal Requests & Monitoring
5. Selection
   1. Inclusive Short Listing
   2. Inclusive Assessments
   3. Inclusive Interviews
6. Avoiding Discrimination per equality grouping
   1. Age
   2. Disability
   3. Gender Reassignment
   4. Marriage and Civil partnership
   5. Pregnancy and Maternity (including Paternity)
   6. Race (colour, ethnic or national background)
   7. Religion or Belief (including non-belief)
   8. Sex/Gender
   9. Sexual Orientation
7. Alignment to Funding expectations

Microsoft Teams accessibility

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Document Tracking

Sources: Titles of equalities legislative/good practice have been utilised: 

Abbreviations and weblinks

ACAS = Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
EHRC = Equality and Human Rights Commission
ECU = Equality Challenge Unit

Equality Impact Assessment

Reviewed: 31 Jul 2014 - EHRC Pre-employment health questions Guidance for job applications on 'Section 60 of the Equality Act (2010)'.