Equality, diversity and inclusion
To have the greatest impact, we must be a diverse and sustainable organisation.
We are all unique and yet we come together for a common purpose: rewiring the economy for people, planet and prosperity.
To achieve this just transition to a circular economy, our pioneering team needs to reflect the diversity of Scotland. We're an organisation where colleagues can collaborate, bring their best authentic professional selves and focus our efforts in the areas which will allow us to go further, faster.
We’re FREDIE focused
At Zero Waste Scotland, we use the FREDIE principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) to underpin our values (Pioneering, Focused, Collaborative and Authentic) and guide us towards creating a culture where everyone feels as though they belong and are valued.
EDI is our collective responsibility, so collaboration across the organisation is critical as we bring our vision to life - our vision to be an organisation with a disruptive and exemplar approach to EDI which ultimately creates an equal, diverse, and inclusive circular economy in Scotland.
Learn more about our on-going commitment to EDI through our 2025-2029 Equality Mainstreaming Report, where we outline our EDI outcomes and our path to achieving them.
We are proud to have achieved the Investors in Diversity Award from the National Centre for Diversity. This highlights our EDI achievements to date but also our continued commitment FREDIE.
We value all applications
We believe that talent and potential come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about our purpose and feel as though you can contribute, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed in a job advert.
We value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and are committed to supporting your growth. Don't let perceived gaps in your experience hold you back, your unique perspective might be exactly what we're looking for to drive Scotland towards circularity.
As an accredited Disability Confident employer, we offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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