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Diversity and Inclusion

“The Army’s D&I Endstate: An Army that is justifiably recognised as a demonstrably inclusive employer that respects difference, attracts talent from all areas of society, overtly embraces equality of opportunity and always challenges unacceptable behaviour.

The Army must stand out as an inclusive employer, one that values diversity, attracts talent from all areas of society, overtly embraces equality of opportunity and consistently challenges unacceptable behaviour."

"To achieve this:

Our People. We attract, recruit and retain the best form society. Our people will experience a sense of belonging and empowerment, enabling them to take ownership, improve continuously, contribute innovatively and present challenge.

Our Leaders. We will uphold our leaders who exemplify our values, standards and behaviours. They will be accountable for driving and sustaining positive cultural change, ensuring that every member of the workforce feels valued and respected.

Our Behaviour. We will maintain the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism at all times. Our commitment to these standards will foster a cohesive and respectful environment, ensuring that unacceptable behaviour is never tolerated.

Our Culture. We will cultivate an inclusive culture that not only celebrates but harnesses the diverse experiences and thoughts of our workforce. This culture will enhance our ability to innovate, adapt and respond effectively to the challenges of modern warfare."

Chief of General Staff, General Sir Roly Walker KCB DSO 

Army diversity and inclusion advisors

Every unit in the British Army has a trained D&I advisor who ensures that their unit has an inclusive culture and assists the commanding officer in supporting those who are treated unacceptably, they lead on informal resolution and signpost the many organisations that are there to support our soldiers including the Speakout confidential helpline and the army mediation service.

The Army’s Speak Out team provides confidential support for anyone experiencing unacceptable behaviours and also offers support to the CoC. It is staffed by military personnel and is open every day from 0830-1700 Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and Christmas stand down.

Speak out signposts Service Personnel to suitable contacts in their units to enable the problem to be addressed at the most appropriate level of escalation.

Contact us on Mil 96770 4656 or Civ 0306 770 4656 or e-mail [email protected]

The Army Mediation Service (AMS) provides soldiers and civil servants with the opportunity to address workplace relationships which have broken down by offering resolution at the appropriate level of escalation. Mediation is most effective when used to address problems when they first occur so that individuals can resolve issues before they get out of hand.

The AMS can be contacted for advice and support on Mil 96770 7691 or Civ 0306 770 7691 or e-mail [email protected].

Employee support networks

The Army have four employee support networks to support serving soldiers and offer advice to the leadership and policy teams, they are:

Army Servicewomen’s Network

Army Multicultural Network

Army LGBTQ+ Network

Army Parent’s Network

In addition there are a number of defence faith and health networks that offer more specialised staff support.

External partnerships

The army values our links with external organisations to enable us to share ideas and learn best practice. The army currently undertakes benchmarking and/or has partnerships with the following organisations:

Business in the Community – signed up to the Race at Work Charter

Women in Defence – signed up to the Women in Defence Charter

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