Staff Networks

This group aims to provide:

• a unique opportunity to network with other Black, Asian and Ethnic minority employees working across the Council
• sharing the personal and professional experiences of other Black, Asian and Ethnic minority employees
• a focus and dedication to recruitment, retention and advancement of Black, Asian and Ethnic minority employees.

Read what the network co-chairs have to say:

I have been part of the Black Workers Network for over 4 years and recently appointed Co-Chair of the Black Workers Network which I am really excited about!. The thing I enjoy most about my role as Co-Chair is meeting and working with different people throughout the organisation.  - Amelia Oliver, Co-Chair of the Black Workers Network

Having only connected with the Black Workers Network since 2017, not long after I started working for NCC, I’m honoured to be elected as the network’s Co-Chair. What I love about my role is being able to help foster a culture of encouragement and support amongst our members; something I experienced when I first joined the Black Workers Network and has kept me invested to this day. - Andre Adams, Co-Chair of the Black Workers Network

This network is for employees at Nottinghamshire County Council who identify as having a disability. It aims to:

• support, help and offer guidance
• challenge discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of disability
• promote awareness of issues which affect people with disabilities.
• advise on making council services and policies more inclusive of people with disabilities.

Read what the network co-chairs have to say:

I  have been working for the Council since 2004. I initially joined as a team manager supporting a team of 12 staff. Since 2017, I have been working in Strategic Commissioning working closely with NHS colleagues and care home providers. I have always had a visual impairment, but since 2006 have been totally blind.- Co-chair, Martyn Harris

I am very excited to have been appointed Co-Chair of the Disabled Employees Support Network, I am an autistic and dyspraxic person with PMDD. I am passionate about raising awareness of neurodivergence and creating safe spaces for colleagues to share their experiences. I want to encourage and support fellow DESN members and ensure that our voices are heard and amplified. - Co-chair, Meg Clancy

The LGBTQ+ Staff Network is for employees at Nottinghamshire County Council who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans. The aims of the network are:

• to support, help and offer guidance to all LGBTQ+ staff
• to challenge discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of sexual orientation/gender identity
• to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues
• to advise on making Council services and policies more LGBTQ+ inclusive
• to provide all staff with confidential support and advice on LGBTQ+ issues.

The LGBTQ+ Staff Network also publishes a regular newsletter [PDF]. 

The Neurodivergent (ND) Network is for our employees who identify as neurodivergent (with or without a diagnosis), or care for a neurodivergent person.

The aims of the network are to:

• support, help and offer guidance to all neurodivergent staff and carers
• to support breaking down harmful stereotypes and help to reduce discrimination in the workplace
• promote awareness of neurodivergent issues
• advise on making council services and policies more neurodivergent inclusive
• provide all staff with confidential support and advice on neurodivergent issues

What do we do?

The staff network takes an active role in the Council on ND issues, for example we:

• promote and raise awareness of ND events and activities
• contribute towards the development of policy, training materials and provide feedback on NCC processes and procedures
• work with other council staff groups and other organisations to raise awareness of ND matters

Meetings and activities

We are a diverse group and welcome ND staff from all departments, irrespective of your role within the Council. 

Network members are entitled to up to 3 hours per month (Full-time staff, or pro-rata for part-time staff) to attend meetings and/or get involved in network activities.