Diversity statement for recruitment and selection

Every child deserves a healthy, safe life with opportunities to flourish. At CIFF, we are committed to ensuring that children have access to the health, education and protection they need, regardless of their background. And, as we work together to achieve this goal, we aim to ensure that all our staff and partners are treated and treat each other with respect and dignity.

Building and harnessing diversity of perspective and experience within CIFF is critical to us achieving our goals. We strive to deliver a work environment which respects and embraces individual differences and needs, enabling all members of the CIFF family to be at their best.

As a UK-registered charity, we comply with the UK Equality Act 2010, which protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation based on nine protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

In line with this, we embed diversity, equity and inclusion in our work and operations. Across all the geographies we operate in, we aim to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that values individual differences, supports people with different needs, and enables everyone to do their best work.

In our operations and recruitment process, this means:

• Working to enhance our policies and practices, ensuring that they actively support our intent. We offer a flexible, hybrid model of working which seeks to accommodate the individual needs of our people and enhance employee wellbeing.
• Ensuring CIFF is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil their potential, and we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of our roles, regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, cultural or ethnic background, disability, marital status, religious identity, or age.
• We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for any prospective or existing CIFF employees with disabilities, conditions or impairments, visible or non-visible, to enable them to carry out their job. If an accommodation is needed to participate in our recruitment process or to perform essential job functions once in role, please make your recruiter aware so we can ensure you are given the support you need.