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Unfortunately this candidate did not demonstrate the level of experience that matched our current requirements. We're sorry that the candidate didn't feel they had a good experience on this occasion, but to characterise the first remotely-held interview as cold and unfriendly is a personal view which we can't address.
The interviewer is an extremely experienced senior leader, who is himself not "born British". To suggest that there was an issue about this for us, or that the Company has any issue with equality and diversity is absolutely incorrect and we absolutely refute this. We are proud to have a diverse workforce, particularly in this team, and welcome applicants from all walks of life. We consistently make reasonable adjustments to ensure people can access work in multiple areas of the business.
We expressed some concern to the recruitment agent because of genuine concern for the health and wellbeing of the candidate, who did not appear to be engaged in the conversation, amongst other issues. We were not aware of any speech impediment and it would not be an obstacle to employment with Juniper Education.
