Why inclusion and diversity matter to us
Our purpose is clear and ambitious. We are here to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do. We can only achieve this if we are able to build and retain diverse, innovative and productive teams that share our values and vision.
EDI is at the heart of our culture and informs everything that we do. We seek to live and breathe our values by striving to create a fully inclusive environment for our colleagues. We promote an ethos where all of us can be empowered to be ourselves, embrace our uniqueness and work together to build a diverse, inclusive and accountable environment based on respect and kindness. We know that this will help us be better at what we do and will positively impact society.
Our people have a big role to play. We can only foster positive working environments if our people practice and champion inclusive behaviours and share their unique perspectives.
In reading our Annual Review and our ’Everyone’s Business’ global EDI strategy, you will see evidence that our commitment to continuous improvement is genuine.
How we support inclusion at work
Working at Mott MacDonald gives you access to various lifestyle and support programme benefits to help you in your role and with everyday life.
Recruiting with inclusion in mind
We want to attract diversity of thinking and talents within Mott MacDonald and we believe candidates should be given the opportunity to be their best selves throughout the application and interview process. This is why we have embedded inclusion throughout recruitment.
Unique perspectives
A glimpse into the world of some of our Advancing Employee networks
Ellen – Advancing LGBT+
I recently joined the committee because I passionately believe that everybody should be and feel equal. I never understood why people are treated differently for something they cannot control or change. By being part of the committee, I get the opportunity to actively improve people’s lives. I am proud of what the committee has achieved even in the short period that I have been a member, from supporting policy change to hosting events and distributing lanyards and pronoun badges that many are using in the offices. It has been so heart-warming and uplifting to read the comments people have left about why they feel it is important to wear a lanyard.
Alvin – Advancing Race and Culture
Since joining the network I have been able to assist organisational change in a range of improvements that Advancing Race and Culture have led on. Some of these achievements include: Our response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the publication of our Ethnicity Pay Gap Report and greater collaboration with external charities and companies to offer mentoring and training for staff and the wider community.
Jenny - Sunshine Parents and Carers
Joining the network was important to me for several reasons. I have a young son and I was also a carer for my late father, an experience that reminded me of the challenges that carers often go through if they are on their own. Sunshine advocates an inclusive work environment in which all our people are valued and supported to balance their work and parental/caring responsibilities and realise their full career potential. I am proud of the work the network is delivering, from supporting policy development to organising webinars for parents and carers.
Janet – Advancing Accessibility
I love seeing Mott MacDonald recognised as an employer of choice and in my various roles I have seen how diversity and inclusion makes us excellent. My colleagues on the committee are some of the most brilliant people I have met. They advocate for change even when it takes them out of their comfort zone or exposes their vulnerabilities. I am proud of all the events we created for the Global Day of Disabilities. So many voices were heard representing so many different cultures, abilities and wellbeing challenges. I firmly believe that the more we talk the better we can create spaces for people to thrive and do amazing things. We encourage anyone who is passionate about EDI to reach out to us.
Molly – Advancing Gender
I believe it is important to advocate for gender equality both personally and professionally and to create a supportive work environment for all, regardless of gender. Joining Mott MacDonald in 2019 as a graduate, I owe a lot to the other women who have worked in the sector before me and this motivates me to continue to identify areas where we can improve our policies and practices to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Being part of this network allows me to put all this in practice and it is a role I thoroughly enjoy. We’re committed to celebrating and championing the women that we all have the pleasure of working with.