Diversity and Inclusion at BEIS

Our Diversity Commitment

We are building an inclusive culture to make BEIS a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

Our diversity commitment focuses on three pillars, which are integral to defining who and what BEIS is as a department:

• Difference - to be diverse in our identity and thought 
• Belonging - to be inclusive of difference 
• Equality - to capitalise on difference in our work 

We welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. We are striving to be a more diverse department, bringing together people with varied differences and backgrounds in order to help solve some of the most complex and important policy changes facing the country, business, and the environment

Our great staff networks

We have a large variety of excellent staff networks, including a number of diversity networks.  Our networks guide and champion diversity and inclusion, and are invaluable to the culture of our department.

Our diversity networks are vital partners in achieving the BEIS vision and aim to bring people together,  build relationships and connect people across the department. The networks help us to celebrate difference and to improve the working lives of all our colleagues.  

Each staff network provides us with the ability to create a listening environment, and champion our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.  They help amplify the voices of underrepresented groups by providing feedback and ideas to senior leadership which results in tangible change.

Our staff networks are open to all, not just those within the selected diversity group. This promotes cooperation and allyship across the department, ensuring that BEIS is working towards the same goal of diversity and inclusion.

Find out more about out staff networks here:

Capability Action Network (CAN) -  our Mission is to champion the needs of people with disabilities, neurodivergence and long-term conditions. We bring people together to inspire a more open and supportive workplace.

The Faith and Minority Ethic Network (FAME) - the FAME Network is the BEIS equality, diversity & inclusion network for faith and minority ethnic issues. Our aim is to support the progression and development of our members, to make BEIS more faith and race confident. 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Network - the Mental Health and Wellbeing Network raises awareness and visibility of mental health issues, helps to provide a supportive working environment and builds lasting structures for championing wellbeing and mental health issues. 

LGBT+ Network - our mission is to make the department an excellent environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+ staff and allies through network activities and by providing challenge and input to BEIS on how to be inclusive. 

Women Empowered Network - the Women Empowered network aims to empower, inspire and connect women across the Department and partner agencies to achieve an inclusive and fair workplace culture. 

All Ages Network - the All Ages Network is led independently by staff from across the department. The group covers a wide range of issues across the whole age spectrum.  Age positive employer.

Social Mobility Network - our network exists because we want BEIS to be a great place to work for people of all socio-economic backgrounds. We pride ourself on creating opportunities for everyone to maximise their individual potential. 

As well as the above diversity networks, BEIS has over thirty other staff network groups to support employees, such as a cycling network, a network for carers and a bereavement network.