Recruiters are expected to demonstrate their commitment to accessibility and equality for professionals with disabilities. Promises are no longer enough. Disabled candidates want to see real action and measurable progress.

The Inclusive Recruitment Benchmark (IRB) helps you prove your commitment. It provides independent recognition, practical feedback, and a badge you can proudly display to show your organisation’s progress in disability inclusion.

You complete a short self-assessment across 8 key areas of inclusive recruitment, supported by your policies, job ads, and candidate feedback. You receive a clear score, tailored recommendations, and an award level that matches your progress from Foundation to Gold.

Participation strengthens your Disability Confident and broader EDI goals. It helps you build trust with candidates, benchmark your performance, and demonstrate leadership in accessible hiring. You’ll also gain public recognition on Disability Network as an Inclusive Recruiter, with PR support across our wider diversity job board network.

Whether you are starting your inclusion journey or enhancing existing best practices, the IRB gives you the tools to improve accessibility and accountability. 

Invest in Inclusive Recruitment Benchmark
Show your commitment to fair and inclusive hiring. Choose the level that fits your organisation.

Start with a Free Foundation Assessment to see how your recruitment process performs against the Inclusive Recruitment Benchmark. 

• Starter – £1,250 + VAT
Ideal for charities, small teams, and SMEs starting their inclusion journey. Covers the essentials with quick, practical actions.

• Progress – £2,500 + VAT
Designed for councils and mid-sized employers with existing inclusive practices. Delivers measurable outcomes and tailored support for improvement.

• Leader – £4,000 + VAT
Perfect for corporates and public bodies embedding best practice across multiple sites. Includes full benchmarking, accreditation, and an improvement report.

Existing recruiters receive a 15% discount across all levels.