Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities Policy

Effective from: 19 September 2026

BBR Recruitment Ltd
Company number: 17448944
Registered office: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Registered in England and Wales
Email: info@bbrrecruitment.co.uk

These Terms of Business govern permanent recruitment services provided by BBR Recruitment Ltd to employers and hiring organisations.

1. POLICY STATEMENT

BBR Recruitment Ltd is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment and recruitment.

We aim to ensure that no applicant, worker, employee, contractor, client or other person connected with our business is treated unlawfully or unfairly on the basis of a protected characteristic or any other irrelevant factor.

BBR Recruitment Ltd opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying.

2. SCOPE

This policy applies to:

• Recruitment and selection.

• Candidate registration and assessment.

• Dealings with clients and suppliers.

• Employment practices.

• Training and development.

• Promotion and progression.

• Terms and conditions.

• Day to day working relationships and conduct.

3. PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS

BBR Recruitment Ltd will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of:

• Age.

• Disability.

• Gender reassignment.

• Marriage and civil partnership.

• Pregnancy and maternity.

• Race (including colour, nationality and/or ethnic origin).

• Religion or belief.

• Sex.

• Sexual orientation.

4. OUR COMMITMENT

BBR Recruitment Ltd will:

• Treat people fairly and with dignity and respect.

• Base recruitment and business decisions on merit, suitability, skills, qualifications and experience.

• Comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other applicable laws.

• Not tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation.

• Work to create an inclusive environment for staff, candidates and clients.

• Make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants, workers and employees where required by law.

• Challenge discriminatory behaviour where identified.

5. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

In recruitment activities, BBR Recruitment Ltd will:

• Advertise roles fairly and inclusively where possible.

• Avoid unjustified discriminatory requirements.

• Assess candidates against objective criteria relevant to the role.

• Only collect information necessary for lawful recruitment purposes.

• Provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where needed.

• Not unlawfully discriminate when shortlisting, interviewing, presenting or placing candidates.

Where a client’s requirement appears discriminatory or unlawful, BBR Recruitment Ltd will not knowingly support or facilitate unlawful discrimination.

6. CLIENTS AND VACANCIES

BBR Recruitment Ltd expects clients to support equal opportunities and lawful recruitment practices.

BBR will not knowingly accept instructions from a client that would require or encourage unlawful discrimination, unless there is a lawful occupational requirement or other lawful justification.

7. DISABILITY AND REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Where appropriate, BBR Recruitment Ltd will take reasonable steps to remove barriers and support disabled candidates, staff and workers.

This may include, for example:

• Adjusting interview arrangements.

• Providing information in an accessible format.

• Allowing additional time for assessments where appropriate.

• Discussing reasonable workplace adjustments with the client and candidate where relevant.

8. HARASSMENT, BULLYING AND VICTIMISATION

BBR Recruitment Ltd does not tolerate:

• Offensive, insulting or intimidating behaviour.

• Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic.

• Sexual harassment.

• Victimisation of someone who has made or supported a complaint.

Any such conduct may result in appropriate action.

9. REPORTING CONCERNS

Anyone who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment or victimisation in connection with BBR Recruitment Ltd should raise the matter as soon as possible with the director, their direct line manager, or the designated contact person below.

Reports will be taken seriously and dealt with as confidentially as possible.

Designated contact:

Yousef Brushe

Email: yous@bbrrecruitment.co.uk

10. INVESTIGATION AND ACTION

BBR Recruitment Ltd will investigate complaints or concerns appropriately and take action where necessary.

This may include:

• Addressing concerns informally where appropriate.

• Carrying out a formal investigation.

• Taking disciplinary action.

• Ending or reviewing relationships with third parties where necessary.

• Improving policies, processes or training.

11. TRAINING AND AWARENESS

BBR Recruitment Ltd will aim to ensure that all relevant staff are aware of this policy and understand their responsibilities.

12. MONITORING

Where appropriate and lawful, BBR Recruitment Ltd may monitor equality and diversity information to help review the effectiveness of its practices and identify areas for improvement.

Any such monitoring will be carried out lawfully and with respect for privacy.

13. RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff, directors and representatives of BBR Recruitment Ltd are expected to comply with this policy, promote fair treatment and inclusion, avoid discriminatory behaviour and report concerns where appropriate.

Overall responsibility for this policy rests with the directors of BBR Recruitment Ltd.

14. REVIEW

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated where necessary.

15. CONTACT

Questions about this policy should be directed to:

BBR Recruitment Ltd
Company number: 17448944
ICO registration reference: ZC243112
Registered office: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Email: info@bbrrecruitment.co.uk
Website: bbrrecruitment.co.uk