Values and diversity

As an employer, Ofcom's goal is to recruit, develop and retain outstanding people, reflecting the diverse communities we serve, who work together to deliver our common aims and objectives. Part of our ethos is to be a place where people choose to work because it offers equal and inspiring opportunities to everyone.

We embrace the concept of flexible working, which includes alternative working practices such as working from home, term time working and job sharing.

We have a competitive maternity scheme, which supports female employees before, during and after their maternity leave.

We also have a clear set of Values which reflect our wish to work in an open, effective and people driven way. Our Values guide what we do, the way in which we do it and encourage the right behaviour:

Communicating openly and honestly
Listening with an open mind
Making a difference
Empowering and prioritising
Investing and supporting our colleagues
Genuine collaboration

These values are underpinned by our behavioural competencies, which set out the standards and expectations of the skills and behaviour required for working at Ofcom we expect from people.

We also take steps to promote diversity and equality within Ofcom and we have a successful strategy to ensure that diversity is at the forefront of the organisation.

We have an enthusiastic and committed volunteer Diversity and Equality Working Group (DEWG), who host regular internal Lunch and Learn' events which promote equality.

Our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employee network also champion diversity and plan our LGBT History Month celebrations.