Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our vision is to be the world-leading authority on composites, bringing together and developing the best minds and the best technologies, to solve the world’s most complex engineering challenges.

To deliver this vision, we strive to create an innovative, entrepreneurial and inclusive culture with highly motivated and engaged teams that enable people to perform at their best.

Our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) vision is about respecting difference, valuing potential, and leading an innovative and diverse future.

Click here to read our EDI Annual Report. 

Gender is just one element of diversity, but one that needs particular focus in the engineering industry. We’re committed to challenging ourselves to ensure the NCC keeps narrowing the gender pay gap, and becomes truly equal organisation.

You can find out more in our Gender Equality Action Plan.

Download our Gender Pay Gap reports: 

2024 Gender Pay Gap Report

2023 Gender Pay Gap Report

2022 Gender Pay Gap Report

2021 Gender Pay Gap Report 

2019 Gender Pay Gap Report

2018 Gender Pay Gap Report

We’re proud to have signed the Catapult Network’s Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, recognising that equality, diversity and inclusion leads to better decisions, better innovation and makes our working life more rewarding and more productive.

Each year we take part in a variety of wellbeing celebrations and awareness campaigns. We also host a number of talks for employees covering topics such as neurodiversity, mental health awareness, wellbeing and disability support and awareness.

We’re passionate about developing an inclusive culture, where everyone can be their true selves. Our Affinity Groups - led by NCC colleagues - have been established to help people with common identities come together in a supportive, safe space to share lived experiences and gain peer support to help raise awareness of issues for their community and how they can be better supported in the workplace.

PRIDE+ Allies - for those with lived experience of the LGBTQ+ community, and those allies wishing to support and champion change. 

Embrace - a network for Minority Ethnic Heritage, Nationalities and Religions, and those wishing to support and champion change. 

Women's Led Network – a network open to all genders, focusing on experiences faced by Women in Industry.

Neurodiversity in the NCC – a network for Neurodiverse colleagues, and those allies wishing to support and champion change.