Groups identified as facing barriers to employment or being at higher risk of inequality. Priority groups will differ depending on the procurement, sector and tendering organisation. Priority groups may include but are not limited to young people who are not in employment, education or training; long term unemployed people; people with protected characteristics; parents who are unemployed or facing in-work poverty (six family types identified as being at higher risk of child poverty); care experienced people; homeless people; veterans; people with a conviction; people with health conditions; disabled people; women; people with caring responsibilities or unpaid carers; people from racialised minorities.
Skills needed to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, including those related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable construction, and environmental management.
Means an economic operator whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons and where at least 30% of the employees of the economic operator are disabled or disadvantaged persons.
All applicants are treated fairly, choosing people based on their skills and suitability, and avoiding bias or discrimination. The process should be transparent, consistent, and follow employment legislation and the Equality Act 2010, while also encouraging diversity and inclusion. For example, ensuring job adverts are accessible and inclusive, using tools like anonymous applications and structured interviews, offering support to candidates with disabilities (reasonable adjustments), and having a diverse interview panel.
