Frequently Asked Questions

Question : What is the Equal Opportunities section of the application form used for?

Updated : 08 October 2019 10:10

Category : Applying for a role and information about the recruitment process

Answer :

York St John University is dedicated to providing an inclusive, accessible and welcoming environment which supports a diverse and culturally rich community. The information gathered in the Equal Opportunities section of the form is used to assist us in monitoring the effectiveness of our Equal Opportunities policy. The information collected will be stored and processed in accordance with data protection principles for the purpose of preparing anonymised statistical reports.  The information is only accessible to HR and will not be made available to the selection panel or Line Manager, or used in any part of the recruitment decision making process.  Before registering and submitting an application all candidates will be asked to signify that they agree to our terms of use, which outlines in detail how we protect your data.

Further information regarding our Equality and Diversity practices can be found here.