Equality and Diversity Vision and values

Our Standard - Equalities statement:

Westminster City Council values the rich diversity and creative potential that men and women with differing backgounds, skills and abilities bring to the workplace.

We seek to employ a workforce which reflects the diverse community at large, because we value the individual contribution of people, irrespective of gender/sex, sexual orientation, age, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, gender reassignment status, disability, religion/belief, race, colour, ethnic or national origin and creed.

Our Vision and Values

At the Council we focus on our employees and potential applicants as people with unique abilities and talents. It is our differences that make us individuals, we believe in the workplace these differences should be acknowledged, supported celebrated and embraced. The Council believes in a holistic to these areas and this is reflected in our approach to policies, procedures and plans.

Our Leadership

Westminster's Leader, Colin Barrow, is currently the Lead Cabinet Member on equality and diversity issues. The Council has produced a Equality Scheme which contains both Employment and Service Delivery Commitments.

On summing up why someone should join Westminster City Council, the HR team say: "Helping to make a difference in one of the world's leading cities is an option not available to everyone. Working with Westminster City Council gives you just that opportunity. We have a very diverse population - we're visited everyday from people all over the world and many of the world's largest companies have operations in the city. These people need our services, and we need people from all backgrounds with a range of skills and experience to help provide those services. So if you're looking for a challenge and want a rewarding career with like-minded people, Westminster might just be the place for you."