Additional Information (from the Royal Borough of Kingston)

RBK pride themselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming Borough and they aim to create a workforce which reflects the community they serve. They are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in their workforce. They welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates as these groups are currently under-represented in their workforce.

They are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. They guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

RBK offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive their diversity agenda.

They are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.

The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. RBK advise checking the GOV.UK website [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know] for right to work guidance.

COVID-19 Information

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. Due to the ongoing situation, interviews for short listed candidates will take place virtually through video technology for the foreseeable future.

The majority of staff will also continue to work from home where possible in line with Government Guidance.