We’ve enhanced our family leave policies
We’re enhancing our paternity leave policy. Effective immediately, we are increasing fully paid paternity leave from 8 weeks to 12 weeks, reinforcing our commitment to supporting employees and their families.
Read moreCareer opportunities for all: Giving everyone a chance to thrive.
Discover career opportunities at Wates, where everyone has a chance to thrive. We offer excellent pay, brilliant benefits, flexible working, and a fair, inclusive culture. Join us today and unlock your potential!
Read moreArmed Forces Covenant signed by Eoghan O’Lionaird on 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
This week, Chief Executive Officer, Eoghan O’Lionaird, attended a brief ceremony in the Mulberry cafe at our Head Office in Leatherhead, to sign the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC), on behalf of Wates.
Read moreTo achieve gender equality we must accelerate our efforts together
This International Women’s Day, our Inclusion & Diversity Director, Nikunj Upadhyay, shares her thoughts on the importance of creating long-term sustainable change,
Read morePrioritising inclusion at every level
. In honour of UN International Women’s Day 2024, we sat down with Alice to find out more about her passion for driving gender equity both at Wates and across the industry.
Read moreWe welcome applications from candidates with a disability
We’re a Disability Committed employer. If you need any adjustments to the application process we’d be delighted to discuss this with you.
Read moreA shared commitment to diversity and inclusion
We caught up with our Senior Design Manager, Sandra Weerasinghe, and Ada’s Director of Operations, Sophie Clifton, to reflect on the importance of shared values when working together.
Read moreUniting Through Allyship: Celebrating Inclusion Month 2023
We’re celebrating our fourth annual Inclusion Month, a major part of our programme to make Wates the most inclusive organisation.
Read moreUnlimited Potential: Careers free from Stereotypes
In July 2023, Chief Executive Eoghan O’Lionaird joined an expert panel for the Fawcett Society’s ’Equal play’ webinar: ‘Unlimited Potential’, that delved into the impact of gender stereotypes on children’s career choices.
Read moreWhy the construction industry must avoid gender sterotypes
Amy Smith, Partnership Director and Co-Chair of the Parents and Carers Network tells Fawcett why the construction industry must avoid gender stereotypes, and encourage girls and young women to take up STEM subjects.
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