Equality and diversity
We are committed to ensuring that equality remains central to the way Cabinet Office works and delivers its functions.
Cabinet Office aims to consider equality, inclusion and accessibility in its workforce, policy and service activity.
Public Sector Equality Duty
Where the applicable equality framework imposes duties on Cabinet Office, teams must take those duties into account when developing policy, operating services and making decisions. Equality considerations should be built into the normal policy and delivery process rather than treated as an afterthought.
Equality objectives
Cabinet Office equality objectives support fair access, inclusive leadership, accessible services and a working environment in which people are treated with dignity and respect. Objectives are reviewed alongside departmental priorities and workforce evidence.
Representation
The department seeks a workforce that draws on a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and skills. Recruitment and progression must follow the applicable Civil Service principles and fair recruitment requirements.
Reasonable adjustments and accessible working arrangements should be considered where required so that disabled people are not placed at an avoidable disadvantage.
Equality information
Cabinet Office publishes equality information where required and where the information can be published lawfully and responsibly. Published information may cover workforce, policy or service matters and should be read alongside the methodology and scope stated with the release.