Supporting statement Gender Pay Gap 2024

Our median pay gap remains higher than the Office for National Statistics median gender pay gap of 7% but has decreased by 6% since the previous Gender Pay Gap Report covering 5th April 2024. 

We are taking positive steps to continue to address our gender pay gap including:

  • We continue to support our employees through various flexible working options including working from home, job share and varying work hours where possible to promote positive work life balance.
  • During 2024 we undertook a full benefit review for all employees which led to significantly improved maternity and paternity pay provisions. The increased maternity pay provisions extended the period for employees to receive full pay to 26 weeks full pay to assist in supporting our workforce when they choose to start or expand their family.  We have also increased our paternity leave to 6 weeks full pay.
  • During 2024 we introduced a new pay and compensation framework and equal pay benchmarking tools to ensure external competitiveness, internal equity addressing systemic barriers, biases and structural inequalities.  We continually audit and review pay data by gender and race highlighting any areas of focus and taking necessary action.
  • We continue to recruit in line with our DE&I policy ensuring that female employees are encouraged to reach their full potential in Senior roles including Board Level by incorporating fair, clear and transparent processes.