For the majority of civilian posts MoD observe the Guaranteed Interview Scheme For Disabled People.
For management posts applicants with a disability will be required to pass the management competence test to be offered an interview. MoD is happy to make reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability. Please contact us for more information or to make arrangements.
The Disability Symbol is a Government initiative (Jobcentre Plus, part of the Department for Work and Pensions) developed so employers can show their commitment to good practice in employing disabled people. It is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of people with disabilities. The MOD is an accredited user of the Disability Symbol as part of its commitment to the employment of disabled people generally and can use the symbol (below) on appropriate correspondence.
The five commitments are:
1. To interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities. (This is called the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS)
2. To ensure there is a mechanism in place to discuss, at any time, but at least once a year, with employees with disabilities what they can do to make sure they can develop and use their abilities;
3. To make every effort when employees become disabled to make sure they stay in employment;
4. To take action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make the commitments work;
5. Each year, to review the five commitments and what has been achieved, to plan ways to improve on them and let employees know about progress and future plans.