Blue Arrow is proud to be a signatory of the Race at Work Charter, a national initiative led by Business in the Community (BITC). The charter aims to tackle racial inequality in UK workplaces. Joining over 1,100 organisations, we’ve committed to taking meaningful action to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of British society today.
The Charter is composed of seven calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. Signing the Charter means taking practical steps to tackling the barriers that Black, Asian, Mixed Raced and other ethnically diverse people face in recruitment and career progression. These steps aim to ensure our organisation better reflects the diversity of British society today.
What Is the Race at Work Charter?
The Charter is built around seven key commitments that help leaders and organisations across all sectors take practical steps to create inclusive and equitable environments for ethnically diverse employees:
1. Appoint an Executive Sponsor for Race
2. Capture and Publish Ethnicity Data
3. Ensure Zero Tolerance of Harassment and Bullying
4. Make Equality Everyone’s Responsibility
5. Support Career Progression for Ethnic Minority Talent
6. Promote Allyship Across the Organisation
7. Include Diverse-Led Businesses in Supply Chains
These principles are designed to drive real change in recruitment, career progression, and workplace culture.
How We’re Taking Action
At Blue Arrow, we believe in building #CommunitiesThatWork, comprising inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Our commitment includes:
• Appointing senior leadership to champion race inclusion.
• Using data to track and improve diversity outcomes.
• Embedding inclusive practices in recruitment and career development.
• Supporting allyship and inclusive procurement across our network.
• Enforcing zero tolerance for harassment and bullying through clear action.
• Making equality everyone’s responsibility with training and engagement.
Who Benefits?
This commitment impacts:
Candidates:
Fairer access to opportunities and career progression.
Clients:
Stronger, more diverse teams that reflect modern Britain.
Staff:
A workplace culture built on respect, equity, and opportunity.
Our Candidates
We’re joining over 1,100 businesses in committing to the Race at Work Charter, helping create fairer workplaces and better progression opportunities for everyone.
We believe that feeling comfortable, valued, and supported at work starts from the moment you apply. That’s why we are taking practical steps to ensure ethnically diverse candidates are empowered throughout your job search and career journey.
Become part of an inclusive workforce where belonging is put into practice.
Our Clients
Create a workforce that represents the diversity of modern Britain. Through our diverse candidate community, expert recruiters, and commitment to equity, we help organisations across the UK build stronger, more representative teams.
As proud supporters of the Race at Work Charter, we champion our clients with recruitment processes that prioritise equity, efficiency and fairness ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce built on belonging.
Work in partnership with Blue Arrow towards a workplace that represents of the communities your business serves.
Our Staff
Join us in building a more inclusive UK workforce through our commitment to the Race at Work Charter. We’re dedicated to providing equitable, accessible work for all ethnically diverse talent – ensuring that everyone can feel comfortable and valued within the workplace.
By taking practical steps to foster inclusive environments, you’re not just creating teams, but using your talent to transform the workforce landscape.
About Business in the Community
Business in the Community (BITC) is a UK charity founded in 1982 under the patronage of King Charles III. Its mission is to make business a force for good by helping companies tackle social and environmental challenges. Today, BITC works with hundreds of member organisations to promote responsible business practices, including diversity and inclusion.
BITC is widely recognised as an authority on race equality in the workplace. It leads the Race at Work campaign and created the Race at Work Charter, which has been adopted by hundreds of employers across the UK. Their guidance is based on decades of experience, robust research, and practical frameworks that influence both business leaders and policymakers.
