Our Culture and Values

We Are One Team

Our Values underpin our Strategic Goals and our priorities. They define what we do and how we do it.

These behaviours are used to shape the decisions we make and how we act with our customers and each other every day. They are how we build relationships and make the Senedd the best possible place to work.

Our Values

Respect

We are inclusive. kind, and value each other's contributions in delivering excellent Services

Passion

We are purposeful in our support of democracy and pull together to make a difference for the people of Wales

Pride

We embrace innovation and celebrate our achievements together as a team

Lisa Salkeld, member of REACH network and “legal adviser”

Respect is an essential component of a successful workplace. As staff we all have a responsibility to contribute to an environment in which everyone can feel comfortable and valued. One important way in which we do this, is through our wide-range of workplace networks which provide a supportive environment for staff. Having worked for the Senedd since 2008, my experience is that whatever your background, position or department your views are encouraged and welcomed. I truly feel valued and part of one big team.

Rachel Rosen

I live in North Wales and didn't want to have to work away (as so many people do here), so when I was able to apply for a post at the Senedd on partial remote working I was delighted. This was before everything changed in 2020 with the pandemic, at which point the whole organisation has had to transform completely and it's been amazing to feel the whole ship turn and rise to the challenge. The Senedd feels like a genuinely progressive place to work in so many ways, everyone seems passionate about doing things well and strives to be even better.

Shahzad Khan, Security Officer says:

I have been working in Security now for six months. I have had the most amazing and wonderful experiences. To be able to work and be part of the Senedd staff is an honour in itself and such an accolade to have.

The positive culture and friendly professional attitude coupled with hard work is in the heart of what we do in Security. So we are firm at the same time in touch with our customer service and adhere to a professional code at all times.

The personal support I receive is the best I have seen in my entire career. From my colleagues to my managers and senior managers the support and help I receive have been absolutely wonderful.

I am proud to be part of the Senedd Security team and look forward to a long career.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do, helping us bring together diverse perspectives and experiences for better decision making.

We want to attract and develop a diverse group of people to work at the Senedd.
We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and to the development of all of our staff to enable all who work for us to realise their full potential.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce such as people from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background and disabled people.
We will ensure equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds.

More information is available on our Diversity & Inclusion pages.

Workplace Equality Networks

Our Workplace Equality Networks help us promote equality, foster good relations and remove discrimination in a number of ways, including:

offering advice on diversity, inclusion and equality issues and
impact assessing policies to ensure they are fair and inclusive.

External Awards and Recognition

We have received a range of external recognition and awards for our commitment to our staff and to furthering diversity and inclusion in our workplace:

More information is available on our External Recognition and Awards pages.

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