ED&I, Increase your Talent Pool…
Many sector companies know they must do more to support their ED&I strategy but the biggest question is what does good support look like within the sector?
Everyone wants to do better but what is the benchmark?
Surveyed defence FTEs by gender (2021)
Distribution of surveyed male and female FTEs by age bracket (2021)
0.5%
Female 20.5%
0.5%
Male 79.2%
Males
0
4.2% 18-21
0
216.3% 22-29
0
19.6% 30-39
0
19.9% 40-49
0
28.9% 50-59
0
11.2% 60+
Females
0
4.5% 18-21
0
20.1% 22-29
0
23.7% 30-39
0
22.8% 40-49
0
23.4% 50-59
0
5.7% 60+
Source – JEDHub Annual Economic Report – Capturing and quantifying the contribution of the defence sector to the UK economy
20.5% of surveyed defence FTEs were female in 2021
The average female employment in the UK manufacturing sector is 24.0%
Ethnicity of the UK Defence Sector
Data on ethnicity was provided by nine companies and represents approximately 41.5% of surveyed defence FTEs.
Eight companies surveyed have indicated an intention to increase data collection in this area.
93% of surveyed defence FTEs identified as White. According to a Make UK report manufactoring has an average of 82% white employment.
The data shows minor growth in proportional employment of ethnic minorities between 2020 and 2021.
0%
White 93%
0%
Asian or Asian British 3%
0%
Other Ethnic Group 2%
How can Matchtech support your ED&I Strategy?
Matchtech are playing a vital role in supporting many of our client’s ED&I strategy.
Our approach to working with clients on their ED&I strategies involves a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet their specific needs. We collaborate with clients to ensure their brand captivates and engages diverse audiences. This entails revamping existing content, strategically planning new content, and optimising their presence on key traffic-driving channels to reach and excite broad generalist audiences.
We also provide education and optimisation around job advert best practices focusing on areas such as tone of voice, structure, and inclusive minimum candidate requirements. This enhances both advert performance and candidate experience whilst increasing engagement with broader audiences.
Additionally, we conduct a ED&I workshop series in partnership with our clients, they feature talks by subject matter experts, covering a wide range of EDI topics.
Speak to us and let us help you create the best approach attract great neuro-diverse talent like Joe:
“As someone who is neurodivergent, the interview process can be stressful and anxiety inducing. But with the support and information I was given, I was able to manage these difficulties and thrive throughout the whole process. Throughout the interview process, Imogen at Matchtech, provided invaluable support that helped me to feel more confident and prepared.”
ED&I, Increase your Talent Pool…
Surveyed defence FTEs by gender (2021)
0.5%
Female 20.5%
0.5%
Male 79.2%
Distribution of surveyed male and female FTEs by age bracket (2021)
Males
0
4.2% 18-21
0
216.3% 22-29
0
19.6% 30-39
0
19.9% 40-49
0
28.9% 50-59
0
11.2% 60+
Females
0
4.5% 18-21
0
20.1% 22-29
0
23.7% 30-39
0
22.8% 40-49
0
23.4% 50-59
0
5.7% 60+
Data on ethnicity was provided by nine companies and represents approximately 41.5% of surveyed defence FTEs.
Eight companies surveyed have indicated an intention to increase data collection in this area.
93% of surveyed defence FTEs identified as White. According to a Make UK report manufactoring has an average of 82% white employment.
The data shows minor growth in proportional employment of ethnic minorities between 2020 and 2021.
0%
White 93%
0%
Asian or Asian British 3%
0%