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Fair pay and recruitment

Transparent pay, open hiring, and no unpaid work. The standards we ask of others, applied to us.

Policy owner
Head of People
Review cycle
Annually

Our commitment

We campaign publicly for fair pay and honest hiring. That obliges us to be first in line. Every role we advertise carries a salary range, every hour worked is paid, and every candidate gets an answer.

Pay

  • Salary ranges published on all adverts
  • Pay set against a documented band, not against what a candidate previously earned
  • We do not ask for salary history
  • Real Living Wage as the floor for all roles, including interns and temporary staff
  • Annual pay review with a written rationale for every decision

Recruitment

  • Clear, jargon-free adverts stating the process and timeline
  • Interview questions shared in advance where it does not undermine the assessment
  • Take-home tasks capped at two hours and paid beyond that
  • A response to every applicant who completes an interview stage

Governance and review

This policy is owned by the Head of People and approved by the board. It is reviewed at least annually, and sooner if the law, our operations or our risk profile changes.

Last updated September 2026. Questions about this policy? Email contact@equityhouse.io.