Creating an inclusive and equitable workplace
We make sure everyone who applies for a job or works for the British Red Cross feels welcome and supported regardless of their background.
At the British Red Cross, we want to make sure everyone feels valued and supported.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to our work. Our four values, dynamic, courageous, compassionate and inclusive, are at the heart of what we do and what we stand for.
Our recruitment process
Anonymised recruitment
We follow an anonymous recruitment process.
This means personal details about candidates, including their name, age, ethnicity, disability and religion, are only seen by our recruiters once candidates have been offered an interview.
Guidance for candidates
We know that applying for jobs can be daunting. That's why we have made a simple guide to help you through our application process. Open this guide in Adobe Acrobat for best results if you are using a screen reader.
You can see more information about how to apply for our jobs, get application tips and sign up for job alerts on our How to apply page.
Training our recruiters
Our recruitment team, hiring managers and interview panel members get training to help them hire people fairly and in an inclusive way. This training helps them avoid bias and hold interviews that are fair for all.
Disability Confident Scheme
We are participants in the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme, making sure that everyone feels welcome at work.
We encourage candidates to ask for any changes or support they need during the recruitment process.
Reasonable adjustments
If you need any changes or support to help you apply for a job or take part in an interview, please let us know.
Support we can offer includes extra time for tasks, sighted guide assistance, documents in large print or on coloured paper and a quiet space to wait for on-site interviews.
If you need to apply in a different way, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to help.
Certified commitment to inclusivity
Menopause Friendly accredited
We an accredited menopause-friendly employer, actively supporting people going through menopause.
See more about what this means on the Menopause Friendly website.
Supporting carers
We are proud to be a Carer Confident employer, recognising our commitment to supporting colleagues who balance work with caring responsibilities.
Being a Carer Confident employer shows that we have established policies like flexible working and leave and actively encourage carers to identify themselves and access support without stigma.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues with caring responsibilities feel valued, supported and able to thrive at work.
Stronger together
Our staff diversity groups include the Carers Network, Race & Ethnicity Equality Network, Disability & Wellness Network, Gender Equality Network, LGBTQIA+ Network and Young Staff Network.
These groups help to drive ideas at work like anti-racism training and better support for people with disabilities. They help all of us to make the British Red Cross a better place to work.
Find out how we will become an anti-racist charity.
Find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the British Red Cross.
Find out about work experience opportunities for people aged 15-18.
Join the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - find your perfect role today.
Meet some of our staff
Hear from some of our staff on what working here means to them.
How to apply
Advice on our application process, DBS checks and the disability confident scheme.