Flexible & Inclusive
From equality and diversity to our Employee Network Groups, learn more about our commitment to conscious inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Wesleyan, we recognise that our difference is our strength. We want each and every one of our colleagues to feel welcome, supported and truly able to be themselves in the workplace.
That’s why we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that leads to better decision-making and a deeper understanding of the needs of our customers.
Our Employee Network Groups
Our Employee Network Groups play an important role in supporting Wesleyan to deliver real change.
They provide a safe space for people to communicate their views and influence the matters that affect them at work.
We encourage all colleagues to get involved, as members or allies, so that we can use our difference to make a difference.
BeMe - Black, Ethic Minority and Everyone
Our BeMe network creates social and cultural awareness of our Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. It also aims to break down barriers to recruitment, development and retention of BAME talent, enabling each person to realise their full potential
OMG – Open Minds Group
The OMG network is here to support LGBT+ colleagues and allies within Wesleyan. By promoting and encouraging an inclusive workplace, we aim to provide LGBT+ colleagues with the tools and support they need in order to truly be themselves in the workplace
GEN – Gender Network
The Wesleyan Gender Network aims to ensure gender equality at all levels, creating an environment that attracts and retains a diverse pool of talent, supporting women to progress in their chosen career paths
NEW – Network for Employee Wellbeing
Our Network for Employee Wellbeing raises awareness of physical and mental health issues. It provides a platform for colleagues to come together and support each other, sharing ideas and increasing understanding of the barriers faced by those living with long-term health conditions
Building an inclusive business
- Flexibility and inclusivity
- Family-friendly policies
- Flexible working at Wesleyan
- Part-time working
- Job sharing
- Term-time working
- Annualised hours
- Variable start and finish times
- A signatory of the ABI Making Flexible Work Charter
- Supporters of the #10,000 Black Interns Initiative
- Signatories of the Business in the Community (BITC) Race at Work Charter
- Part of the Stonewall Equality Index
- Disability Confident Level 2 accredited
- Winners at the FT Adviser Awards in 2021, for Championing Social Mobility and Championing Gender Diversity
At Wesleyan, we recognise that you have a life outside of work, which is why we do our best to ensure you have the flexibility and support you need to balance your other responsibilities
Our maternity, paternity and adoption leave policies give you the time you need to focus on your new family members
Here at Wesleyan, we understand there may be certain life events that prompt you to reconsider your working arrangements – from becoming a parent to phasing into retirement.
Flexible working means different things to different people, and will likely depend on your job role. Whatever your reason, we’ll work with you to find a solution that meets your needs, as well as those of your team and our customers.
We can facilitate a wide range of working arrangements, including (but not limited to):
To find out more, you can download our full Flexible Working Policy here.