5. How We Are Supporting Gender Equality
Fair and transparent recruitment practices
We at Cork City Council are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic background, membership of the Traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We strive to operate a fair and transparent recruitment process by providing clear instructions when completing application forms. During the application process we provide applicants with the opportunity to inform us of any specific arrangements that may need to be made if they were to be called for interview. We also advise every candidate invited to interview to consult our guidance documents, which can be accessed on our website, to help them prepare in advance of their interview. We ensure fairness in our interview procedures by providing comprehensive training for all interviewers equipping them with consistent documentation and guidance and by maintaining gender-balanced interview boards. Through our internal communications, we encourage all employees to apply for opportunities for career progression when they arise within the organisation. Cork City Council promotes career advancement opportunities by providing staff members with relevant training and implementing a Performance Management Development System. There is transparency around our salaries; employees receive annual increments subject to their salary scale.
Work life balance
We offer a wide range of flexible working and leave options which are available to all employees, including carer’s leave, career breaks, paid maternity and adoptive leave, paid paternity leave, parent’s leave, parental leave, shorter working year schemes, work- sharing.
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CORK CITY COUNCIL GENDER PAY GAP REPORT 2025
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