This policy is designed to guide employees on the required standards of dress and appearance. We expect your appearance to be appropriate at all times both within the workplace, when in online meetings and when representing the Diocese elsewhere.
The policy is not exhaustive in defining acceptable and unacceptable standards of dress and appearance, and staff must use common sense in adhering to the principles underpinning the policy. Your Line Manager will have the final decision on what is and is not appropriate for the purposes of this policy.
We value and recognises the diversity of our staff and will take a sensitive approach when this affects dress requirements. However, priority will be given to health and safety, security and other similar considerations.
Our general dress code is “smart-casual” but different teams may have local standards depending on the nature of their work and the people they are meeting (or not). Your Line Manager will inform you if this is the case.