Athena SWAN Gender Equality Quantitative Survey Results

Overview Total respondents 964 (46% of total staff) Academic 428 (46%) STEMM 369 (34% of respondents) Academic 428 (46%) Research 148 (33%) Support Services 388 (56%)

Overview 81% Permanent / 19% Temporary 85% Full-time / 15% Part-time 61% with caring responsibilities (52% male & 45% female respondents) 3% respondents joint appointment

Gender Distribution of Survey Respondents   Female Male Total Respondents to survey 653 311 964 Response rate by gender % 68% 32% 100%

1. Workplace Culture & Management Equal Participation

Staff are treated equally irrespective of their gender 52% of respondents (366 F & 111 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 17% of respondents (118 F & 36 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 31% of respondents (137 F & 147 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 621 294 915

Overall, meetings, seminars and other events are scheduled to commence and end at reasonable times within the working day to maximise your ability to attend 24% of respondents (156 F & 60 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 16% of respondents (101 F & 45 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 60% of respondents (364 F & 189 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 621 294 915

Staff who work part-time are offered the same opportunities as those who work full-time 42% of respondents (264 F & 117 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 34% of respondents (220 F & 92 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 24% of respondents (135 F & 80 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 619 289 908

Staff who have flexible working arrangements are offered the same opportunities as those who do not 31% of respondents (206 F & 76 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 39% of respondents (242 F & 108 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 30% of respondents (169 F & 106 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 617 290 907

2. Workplace Culture & Management Inclusivity

The ethos of the University is one that supports equality of opportunity 58% of respondents (384 F & 133 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 17% of respondents (106 F & 42 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 25% of respondents (119 F & 109 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 609 284 893

Sexist language and behaviour are considered unacceptable in my workplace 17% of respondents (113 F & 36 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 16% of respondents (110 F & 29 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 68% of respondents (385 F & 219 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 608 284 892

Inappropriate images that stereotype men or women are not acceptable in my workplace 8% of respondents (55 F & 13 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 16% of respondents (116 F & 28 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 76% of respondents (435 F & 242 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 606 283 889

Social activities are welcoming to both men and women (e. g Social activities are welcoming to both men and women (e.g. parties, team building) 12% of respondents 83 F & 25 M) Strongly Disgree or Disagree 18% of respondents (126 F & 35 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 70% of respondents (395 F & 222 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 604 282 886

I am confident that my Head of School/ Unit would appropriately manage any complaints about gender based harassment, bullying, or offensive behaviour 23% of respondents (153 F & 54 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 16% of respondents (120 F & 23 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 61% of respondents (335 F & 206 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 608 283 891

3. Information and Awareness

I am aware of equality and leave policies 88% of respondents are aware of equality and leave policies or know where to find such information Yes No No – I know where to find such information Total Female 357 73 176 606 Male 145 36 103 284

I am aware of changes in legislation or policy that might affect me in relation to equality (e.g. parental leave, equality legislation). Roughly 50% of all respondents are aware of changes in legislation or policy Yes No Total Female 304 300 604 Male 130 153 283

I have undertaken equality and diversity training at this University Yes No Total Female 49 556 605 Male 19 265 284 % of respondents 8% 92% 100%

4. Leadership and Management Commitment

My Head of School/Unit would generally be supportive of requests for flexible working 17% of respondents (116 F & 38 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 25% of respondents (162 F & 59 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 55% of respondents (328 F & 184 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 606 281 887

My Head of School/Unit would generally be supportive of the need to balance my work with caring responsibilities, through ad hoc flexibility 17% of respondents (113 F & 38 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 28% of respondents (182 F & 65 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 55% of respondents (310 F & 179 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 605 282 887

5. Maternity & Adoption Leave

Maternity & Adoption leave 92 female respondents availed of maternity leave in last 3 years 78 reported no special arrangement put in place to facilitate re-engagement with research and/or other professional activities

6. Flexible Working

Flexible working - Formal scheme 116 staff (102 F & 14 M) requested flexible working under a formal scheme 82% (84 F & 11 M) had request approved 9% (6 F & 4 M) had request declined 9% (11 F) have leave partially approved

Up-take of formal leave schemes Part-time Working Parental Leave Carer’s Leave Career Break Paternity Leave Unpaid Leave of Absence Shorter Working Year Scheme Other Female 20 50 3 5 2 44 11 Male 1 7

Flexible Working – Informal 193 staff (130 F & 63 M) requested an informal arrangement in last 3 years 67% (91 F & 39 M) had request approved 12% (12 F & 11 M) had request declined

Reasons for seeking Flexible Working Childcare Caring responsibilities for family members who were unwell, elderly or disabled Other Female 72 29 32 Male 34 15 11

Access to the university crèche The opportunity to work flexibly How satisfactory are (or have been) the following institutional factors in helping your continued participation, performance/progression in the workplace? Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Not applicable The university’s equal opportunities policy and associated HR procedures Female 27 (5%) 193 (33%) 221 (38%) 142 (24%) Male 24 (9%) 86 (31%) 87 (31%) 80 (29%) Access to the university crèche 11 (2%) 41 (7%) 66 (11%) 462 (80%) 9 (3%) 30 (11%) 37 (13%) 200 (73%) The opportunity to work flexibly 50 (9%) 219 (37%) 122 (21%) 194 (33%) 34 (12%) 105 (38%) 40 (14%) 99 (36%)

7. Social Responsibility & Gender Equality

Women and men are equally visible in leadership roles in my workplace 67% of respondents (425 F & 152 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 8% of respondents (47 F & 27 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 25% of respondents (115 F & 98 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 587 278 865

Female Male Total Respondents 585 276 861

Managers in my workplace understand the need to engage with issues relating to gender equality 39% of respondents (260 F & 75 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 25% of respondents (156 F & 64 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 36% of respondents (169 F & 137 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 585 276 861

I think positive action is required to promote gender equality 12% of respondents (38 F & 62 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 15% of respondents (87 F & 46 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 73% of respondents (456 F & 168 M) Strongly Agree or Agree What is Positive Action? Under equality legislation employers can take steps with a view to ensuring full equality in practice between employees on all of the nine discriminatory grounds. It differs from Positive Discrimination which is unlawful. For example, setting up a mentoring scheme or network for a specific group that is under-represented counts as positive action. Female Male Total Respondents 581 276 857

My university takes positive action to encourage women to apply for posts in areas where they are under-represented 54.5% of respondents (364 F & 104 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 34.5% of respondents (178 F & 118 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 11% of respondents (42 F & 54 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 584 276 860

Overall, from a gender equality point of view, I think that this is a good place to work 51% of respondents (327 F & 115 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 23% of respondents (139 F & 59 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 26% of respondents (119 F & 103 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 585 277 862

8. Career Development & Support

I am encouraged to take up career development opportunities 36% of respondents (233 F & 74 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 20% of respondents (118 F & 59 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 44% of respondents (232 F & 143 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 583 276 859

I am aware of the range of training and development opportunities available within the University 15% of respondents (90 F & 35 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 12% of respondents (71 F & 37 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 73% of respondents (420 F & 203 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 581 275 856

I think my workload is fair compared to my peers 37% of respondents (213 F & 108 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 20% of respondents (127 F & 46 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 43% of respondents (244 F & 122 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 584 276 860

9. Support and Encouragement

My workplace provides me with: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Disagree/Agree Agree Strongly Agree Useful mentoring opportunities (as mentor or mentee) Female 131 (24%) 196 (35%) 125 (22%) 89 (16%) 16 (3%) Male 46 (17%) 72 (27%) 54 (20%) 82 (31%) 14 (5%) Useful networking opportunities 85 (15%) 162 (29%) 122 (22%) 168 (30%) 21 (4%) 26 (10%) 55 (21%) 55 (20%) 111 (42%) 20 (7%) A helpful development performance appraisal 115 (21%) 130 (23%) 137 (25%) 11 (2%) 65 (24%) 66 (25%) 71 (27%) 10 (4%) Opportunities for personal development 79 (14%) 126 (23%) 114 (21%) 214 (38%) 23 (4%) 31 (12%) 41 (15%) 117 (44%) 23 (9%) Opportunities for leadership and management development 116 (21%) 176 (32%) 13 (2%) 40 (15%) 58 (22%) 45 (17%) 101 (38%)§

Men and women are given equal opportunities to become involved in internal activities 26% of respondents (166 F & 48 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 22% of respondents (142 F & 36 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 52% of respondents (249 F & 182 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 557 266 823

I am encouraged to become involved in external activities such as conferences, workshops, meetings 26% of respondents (158 F & 55 M) Strongly Disagree or Disagree 22% of respondents (139 F & 47 M) Neither Disagree/Agree 52% of respondents (262 F & 165 M) Strongly Agree or Agree Female Male Total Respondents 559 267 826