Equal Opportunities

Equality and diversity statement

King's College London recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the Colleges commitment to equality and diversity: To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity; To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community; To ensure that all College members and prospective members are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction; To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation; To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Demonstrating commitment
In order to ensure that the College is able to commit to its equality and diversity principles, it has set out a programme of activity in four key areas: 1. Policies and Statements the College has developed a number of key policies and strategies in order to ensure that equality and diversity issues become embedded into every aspect of activity and that the College is compliant with equalities legislation. These policies are kept under regular review. 2. Monitoring analyses of equality monitoring data on staff and student processes are undertaken to identify any notable findings and to mitigate any adverse impacts. The College also operates a programme of Equalities Impact Assessment to consider how the Colleges policies, processes, and practices affect people from different equality strands in different ways. 3. Training dedicated equality and diversity staff deliver a range of courses and training opportunities across the College which aim to ensure members are aware of relevant legislation; promote good relations and understanding between staff and students of different identities and backgrounds; and promote good equalities practice. 4. Networks four network groups have been established in the equality and diversity area, each with distinct focuses and remits: Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) staff network; Equality and Diversity Forum; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) network; and the Womens network.

Further information
More detailed information on equality and diversity work and activities at the College can be found at its dedicated web pages on the College web site: www.kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/governance/equality

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

In order to ensure that the College is able to commit to its equality and diversity principles, detailed monitoring of applications will be carried out. This necessitates the collection of information regarding applicants' gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national insurance number, nationality, ethnic origin, nationality, religion and disability. This monitoring slip is detached prior to shortlisting and is not seen by staff involved in making shortlisting decisions. The contents of the slip is treated in strict confidence by the Human Resources department. The information provided will form a confidential statistical record/database which will be used for analysis of the College's Equality and Diversity. Please indicate the option which most closely describes you: GENDER Female Male SEXUAL ORIENTATION Bisexual Gay man Gay woman/lesbian Heterosexual/straight Other, write in Prefer not to say MARITAL OR SAME-SEX CIVIL PARTNERSHIP STATUS Never married and never registered a same-sex civil partnership Married In a registered same-sex civil partnership Separated, but still legally married Separated, but still legally in a same-sex civil partnership Divorced Formerly in a same-sex civil partnership which is now legally dissolved Widowed Surviving partner from a same-sex civil partnership Prefer not to say

DATE OF BIRTH NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER MY NATIONALITY

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence, other than that of a spent conviction under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? Yes No Having a current conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment with the College. This will depend on the nature of the work and the circumstance and background to the offence(s). If Yes, please give details:

ETHNIC ORIGIN White English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British Irish Gypsy or Irish Traveller Other White background, write in Mixed / multiple ethnic origin White and Black Caribbean White and Black African White and Asian Other Mixed/multiple ethnic background, write in Asian / Asian British Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Chinese Other Asian background, write in Black / African / Caribbean / Black British African Caribbean Other Black / African / Caribbean background, write in Other ethnic group Arab Other background, write in RELIGION No religion Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant and all other Christian denominations) Buddhist Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh Other religion, write in Prefer not to say EQUALITY ACT The Equality Act defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and longterm adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Bearing in mind the above definition, do you consider yourself to be disabled? If you answered Yes, please tell us which of these best describes your disability: Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia or dyspraxia) General learning difficulty (such as Downs syndrome) Cognitive impairment (such as autistic spectrum disorder or result from head injury) Long standing illness or health condition (such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart condition or epilepsy) Mental health condition (such as depression or schizophrenia) Physical impairment or mobility issues (such as muscular, manual dexterity or upper limb-related disorder or using a wheelchair or crutches) Deaf or serious hearing impairment Blind or serious visual impairment Other, write in If appropriate, please describe any requirements which may be necessary for an interview: Yes No