Inclusion and Wellbeing
When you join Manchester City Council, you'll be part of an organisation that is committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and inclusion.
We're recognised for our commitment to good employment practices, including:
- The Bee Neuroinclusive Code of Best Practice
- Disability Confident Leader
- Fostering Friendly
- Armed Forces Covenant Gold award
- Good Employment Charter member
- Menopause Friendly Employer.
We also support employee wellbeing through our work on mental health, age-friendly employment and family-friendly policies.
We want our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve, and we're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you need adjustments at any stage, we're here to help.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
If you meet the essential criteria for the role and qualify for the scheme, you'll be guaranteed a place at the assessment stage.
Find out more about eligibility and how the scheme works at Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
Support for Disabled People and Long-Term Health Conditions
We are a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to removing barriers for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.
Support available includes:
- Advice and support from our Workplace Adjustment Hub
- Adapted equipment and technology where needed
- Disability-related leave
- Disability, Neurodiversity, Mental Health and Cancer Support staff networks
If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we'll work with you to make sure you can fully participate. For more about the support available, go to Adjustments During Recruitment.
Flexible Working and Wellbeing
Many roles can be worked flexibly, helping you balance work with other commitments.
We also offer a range of wellbeing support to help colleagues maintain their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing throughout their careers.
Positive Action Programmes
We're committed to creating opportunities for colleagues from underrepresented groups to develop their skills, build confidence and progress their careers.
Where evidence shows a lack of representation in the workforce, we may take positive action. These measures can be used for any protected characteristic. They are legal and help us to alleviate disadvantage or under-representation.
Our positive action programmes provide access to development opportunities, mentoring, networking and support designed to help people overcome barriers and reach their potential.
Equality and Wellbeing Networks and Groups
Our colleague-led networks and groups bring together people with shared experiences and interests. They provide support, create opportunities to connect with others and help shape positive change across the Council.
Networks include:
- Age Equality
- Cancer Support
- Carers
- Christian Fellowship
- Disabled Staff
- Jewish Staff
- LGBTQ+
- Men’s Health
- Menopause & Me
- Mental Health
- Muslim Staff
- Neurodiversity
- Pregnancy and Parenting
- Race Equality
- Women's Equality
- Young People
A Workplace Built on Respect
We have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying and harassment.
Everyone should feel safe, respected and able to be themselves at work. We expect all colleagues to treat one another with dignity and respect and take action when behaviours fall short of these standards.
Armed Forces Covenant
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we support veterans, reservists and serving personnel and are committed to ensuring they are not disadvantaged during recruitment or employment.