Fair Work First Statement
Ayrshire360 (registered as East Ayrshire Leisure Trust) is committed to ensuring there are fair working practices in place and demonstrates its commitment to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First policy by confirmation of the following:
Appropriate channels for effective voice, such as trade union recognition
All employees of the Trust have the opportunity to join any Trade Union. Employees are currently represented by Unite, GMB and Unison. We consult and ensure effective communication and feedback with employees through regular joint Trade Union liaison meetings.
We support the development of a working environment where there is space for people to be heard, and where people can be who they are and can have choice and can participate. Our ‘Exchange’ programme encourages people to ask questions, raise concerns, seek support and network across our organisation.
We carry out reviews with our staff teams and are committed to a comprehensive meeting schedule that includes team and individual meetings. We also collect feedback in various forms and share best practice and lessons learned with the Strategic Leadership team.
Investment in workforce development
We support learning and development across the organisation at individual, team and organisational level using a range of learning opportunities. We expect line managers and employees to proactively engage in career performance and development planning conversations regularly.
No inappropriate use of zero hours contracts
We have a number of Bank Register posts in use for legitimate and appropriate reasons, e.g. to provide cover for annual leave and absence from work. We review contracts on an annual basis to determine if their use is still appropriate.
Action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace
Ayrshire360 is fully committed to an inclusive culture that welcomes all people for who they are. We are implementing an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme of change that recognises we need diverse people to work both in the organisation and in the community. All jobs are evaluated by an independent panel, which includes trade union representatives, to ensure that all employees are recognised for the role in the organisation and not their gender or any other characteristic.
Payment of the real Living Wage
The bottom of our pay scale reflects the 2025 real Living Wage rate. Any apprentices or interns are paid on our pay scale.
Flexible Working
Ayrshire360’s Flexible Working Policy aims to provide opportunities for employees to enjoy a better work-life balance, contributing to increased motivation, performance and productivity. Employees can apply to be considered for variable hours/reduced hours, compressed hours and job share. All requests are considered on the merits of the request and business needs and line managers are advised they should agree to flexible working requests unless there is a business reason not to.
