Diversity and inclusion
Opportunities for everyone
We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and
we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.
Read about the commitments we have made to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive company
where everyone feels empowered, motivated, trusted and valued.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture is one where people respect and celebrate their differences, and everyone has the chance to succeed. We want to embrace the talents, beliefs, backgrounds and abilities of all our colleagues. We are building an Inclusive Culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is given a fair and equal chance to fulfil their potential.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to how we operate. This means we do our best to put inclusive practices in place for our colleagues. We want our colleagues to feel a true sense of belonging, where new ideas are welcomed by everyone, and innovation thrives.
At Avove, each of us contributes to inclusion – we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviours, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.
Our inclusive culture inspires us to try new things, speak openly, and honestly. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to connect, belong, and grow.
Having people who reflect a range of genders, ethnicities, age groups, sexuality and backgrounds is something we place huge value on. As a team, we are constantly striving to explore and do things differently.
We want to ensure that as a company we inspire a new generation of skilled people coming into the industry to continue our vital work and support those who are already helping us to deliver our crucial services.
We bring together talented teams with diverse skills and backgrounds to contribute new ideas and help us to shape the future of the UK’s utilities infrastructure
To demonstrate our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion we have:
- Signed the Armed Forces Covenant
- Been awarded the Silver Award in The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)
- Signed the Race at Work Charter
- Become a Disability Confident Committed Employer
- Joined the Women’s Utilities Network (WUN)
- Signed the Social Mobility Pledge
- Become a member of the Women in Engineering Society
- Made the Mental Health at Work Commitment
- Signed the Energy and Utilities Inclusion pledge
We’re taking steps for our people in the communities where we live and work to help create more opportunities and build a more inclusive and diverse future. We are acting and leading, to drive change.
