Employment and skills

For our staff
We recognise that our staff are our most valuable asset and are committed to being a good employer in a wide range of ways, including:
- good employer and health and safety policies
- occupational health services
- staff benefits, including subsidised sports, open access physiotherapy, and staff skin cancer awareness sessions
- staff awards
- family friendly and flexible working policies
- staff appraisal and continuing professional development and mentoring
- staff surveys and staff involvement opportunities.
Within the wider community
We also work in partnership with the wider community to increase local employment opportunities and skills, through:
- work experience and apprenticeship schemes
- job fairs
- regular involvement with the local Science Festival
- working with Job Centre Plus
- involvement with the multi-agency Gloucestershire Health, Work and Well-being Group
- offering opportunities for volunteering