Diversity and inclusion employer strategy for Scottish Government

This diversity and inclusion strategy is a call to action to all leaders, managers and employees in the Scottish Government to disrupt the status quo, to adapt, innovate and to challenge with psychological safety.


Annex B Diversity and inclusion governance group members

The Diversity and inclusion governance group will oversee the successful implementation of this strategy and associated action plan.

Diverse voice

Council of Scottish Government Unions as the legal employee voice, external organisations bringing specific expertise and the following diversity staff networks are members of the Group:

  • Disabled Staff Network
  • Faith and Belief Network
  • LGBTI+ Network
  • Race Equality Network
  • Socio Economic Development Network
  • Women's Development Network

Ensuring accountability

The deputy director for every corporate team with an identified action is a member of the group. This reflects their responsibility for driving forward and reporting on action.

Visible senior leadership

The group is chaired by the Executive Team Ally for diversity and inclusion who is also DG Corporate, with invitations extended to:

  • all Executive Team Allies for our equality groups, with one covering each protected characteristic and socio economic background
  • Directors from across DG Corporate
  • plus Director for Equalities, Inclusion and Human Rights and Director for Fair Work, supporting connections and sharing learning

Contact

Email: diversityteam@gov.scot

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