Athena SWAN Gold
We are proud to have been the first independent research institute awarded the Athena SWAN Gold Award
Read about athena swan goldWe're committed to the development of all our staff and students and providing equal opportunities that encourage flexible working, career development and work-life balance
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and are committed to the creation of a positive environment which is fair, welcoming and inclusive and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We believe that equality of opportunity is key in achieving our mission and are committed to the positive promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion amongst all members of the Institute and to the principles of the Equality Act 2010. An Inclusivity and Diversity Committee meets quarterly to ensure that we maintain the inclusive nature of the institute and that best practice is shared across partner institutes on the Norwich Research Park and beyond.
We are proud to have been the first independent research institute awarded the Athena SWAN Gold Award
Read about athena swan goldWe are committed to development of our technicians and have embedded a culture where all staff are supported and developed
Read about technician commitmentWe are proud to have been assessed as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer
Read about disability confidentTo help ensure the John Innes Centre is a welcoming and inclusive workplace for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and students, we have a 'Race and Ethnicity Equality and Diversity' working group
Read about race and ethnicity equality and diversity (reed)The John Innes Centre (JIC) values the diversity of our staff and students and are committed to the creation of a positive environment which is fair, welcoming and inclusive where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Read about gender equality planWe offer generous maternity/paternity pay in addition to adoption pay, parental leave and dependency leave
Read about parents and carersThere are a number of different funding streams available for careers in STEM
Read about funding for careers in stemWe have been a proud member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champion programme since 2016
Read about stonewallOur multi-faith room, which is available to those of any or no faith, offers flexibility and freedom to everyone
Read about multi-faith roomMaintaining the inclusive nature of the institute and that best practice is shared across partner institutes on the Norwich Research Park and beyond
Read about inclusivity and diversity committee