Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Technical Services (EDITS)
Technical Services aims to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging, fulfil their full potential and be valued and respected for who they are. A diverse and inclusive environment is one where you are confident that you can bring your whole self to work and be treated equally with your peers where differences are acknowledged and welcomed. These differences could be visible like gender, race, age, a visible disability; but also, less visible traits such as sexual orientation, personality type, some types of disabilities and neurodiversity, socio-economic background and education. We strive to include everyone in our workforce and ensure that all team members can experience equality of opportunity.
Team Member Stories |
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Mark McClemont - Senior Technician
I am Asexual and have been involved in some visibility work for A.V.E.N. (the Asexual Visibility and Education Network), of which I am a member. |
Paul Baker - Technical Manager
One of the things I really enjoy about Reading is the flexibility. For example, over the summer months I take advantage of flexible working hours. |
May Martins - Ancillary Technician
As a part time worker I have been able to network and build not only a professional network but also a community amongst my fellow team members. |
Hong Lin - Senior Technician
It was a great surprise to be nominated for a T.H.E. award ‘Outstanding Technician of the Year’. I was shortlisted and went on to win the award. |
Wayne Knight - Senior Technician
I began Shared Parental Leave in March 2018, I would recommend more dads to take advantage of SPL because the time I had off was so special to me. |
Andrew Cripps - Technical Head
I was really pleased to be able to take four weeks childbirth support leave, and make the most of this opportunity in those early crucial weeks. |
Alice Tordoff - Trainee Technician
As a Neurodivergent (A.D.H.D.) individual it is wonderful to work in a place that is so understanding and considerate of my needs and difficulties. |
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