knowledge women are over-represented at junior grades, the programme is designed to develop people in areas where their current roles may not naturally provide the opportunity to gain necessary experience. Now into its fourth annual iteration, it is structured around workshops on topics such as strategy, finance, and staff management, alongside themed group projects and presentations. Participants are offered 1:1 coaching, support in creating a personal development plan as well as skills training. The theme of the 2019/20 intake was EDI within WBS. In 2022/23 groups addressed the new building, and themes including belonging and inclusion [2017AP.Achievement beyond 3.1.1]. The programme has been highlighted as a success by the University in institutional publications including the annual pay gap report. Feedback from WBS staff has been consistently positive. Three cohorts, a total of 46 staff, have completed the programme (2017/2018; 2018/2019; 2019/2021). 20% were male, and 80% female. Evidence of impact is strong. 65% have gone on to achieve promotions during the programme or afterwards (23% male, 77% female). Of these, 37% achieved FA5 promotions, 50% FA6 promotions, 10% FA7 promotions, and 3% FA8 promotions [2017AP.Achieved 5.2.1].
CORE Leaders programme
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This supports staff at more senior grades and is a more recent initiative [2017AP.Achievement beyond 5.2.1]. Through the programme participants learn about leadership practice and the school’s strategic environment. Unique within the university, the CORE Leaders programme is designed for academic and PSS colleagues. It is a 12-month programme consisting of three modules: Business, People, and Self. Content is delivered through a combination of workshops, coaching, and reflection, all of which cover behaviours and capabilities. The training and development provision has contributed to a rebalancing of PSS staff at senior grades. In 2017, 47% of staff at FA8 were female, which has increased to 60%. Of the five appointments to the Section Heads team in 2023 to date, four were female (three of whom have participated in the CORE Leaders programme), and one was black (male).
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