An inclusive workplace for everyone

 

“Inclusion of people with disabilities is a key priority under our diversity and inclusion strategy. We’re creating an inclusive environment that appreciates the diverse strengths, skills, and potential that all our colleagues bring to Ofcom. 

 

Our commitment to disability inclusion is rooted in the ‘social model,’ which asserts that individuals are only disabled by the social and physical environments that surround them. We want to provide the tools and resources necessary to empower all our colleagues to reach their full career potential” 

We know there’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to ways of working. That’s why we do our best to adapt your working arrangements to suit your needs and provide access to the support, tools and technology needed to be successful in your role.” 

Suzanne S - Head of Culture , Diversity and Wellbeing 

Offering an interview 

We are part of the UK Government’s Disability Confident Employer scheme. This includes a commitment to offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria of the role as outlined in the job specification (unless, in rare circumstances, we receive a high volume of applications and have to limit interviews for both disabled and non-disabled candidates). 

Accessibility Working Group 

Our Accessibility Working Group’s primary goal is to prioritise the needs and experiences of disabled individuals when shaping policies, procedures, and practices at Ofcom. This commitment leads us to implement targeted measures aimed at enhancing disability inclusion. 

Workplace adjustments 

We offer accessible facilities, assistive technology, modified workstations remote or in-office, flexible work hours, and mental health support alongside much more to support our disabled colleagues who have specific needs to help perform their jobs effectively. 

We’ve introduced several improvements, such as captioned videos and enhanced Windows dictation and speech recognition functionality, to support colleagues who are hearing-impaired as well as those who are neurodivergent and might face challenges with auditory processing. 
 

Read more on the Disability Confident Scheme