The FCDO operates its resourcing and recruitment in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles which includes selection being made on merit, and the process being fair and as open as it can be. External recruitment into the FCDO includes sifting of anonymised applications by hiring panels to help ensure fairness and transparency, and we have also doubled down on the requirements to bring together a diverse interview and selection panel. We continually look at ways to expand our recruitment markets, advertising, and building networks to offer candidates from all sectors and backgrounds the opportunity to apply for roles in the FCDO.