The automotive industry is traditionally male dominated and we’re working hard to redress the gender imbalance within our organisation. Arnold Clark is highly supportive of the government’s decision to require big employers to publish their gender pay gap statistics.
Our aims are to:
“At Arnold Clark, we strongly believe in rewarding those who work hard and in giving everyone the same opportunity to thrive in their role. We know that what makes a business successful is its employees, and a huge part of our success has been by ensuring that we attract and retain the best talent.
By continuing to champion female representation in key roles and highlighting their success, and through our outreach programmes such as Girls with Skills, we are paving the way for future generations of women to have the confidence and the means to succeed – not only in the automotive industry, but in every industry that has been traditionally considered male-dominated.
However, we know that there is still much to be done, and there is more progress to be made. This is why it is so important that we continue as an industry, as a society, to address these gender discrepancies and promote greater inclusivity within our sector and business.
By taking a collaborative approach and working together with the likes of the Automotive 30% Club and Working Families, we can help to drive the change that we need to see within the industry and set a leading example for businesses across the country.
Arnold Clark will continue to champion the success of our employees, listen to their needs, create new avenues for women in the automotive industry, and show that we’re a business open, supportive and welcoming to everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from.”
“At Arnold Clark, we strive to create a supportive and nurturing work environment for all our employees – and redressing the gender balance continues to be a big part of this.
In 2024, we made great progress in building a more inclusive work culture and supporting our female employees. Not only did we take the important step of reducing the pay gap in certain areas of the business, but we also introduced numerous initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to the cause. This included the launch of our Employee Census, the expansion of our Women in Sales network, the introduction of various new training programmes and the continued success of our Girls with Skills initiative – a programme that allows us to welcome a new generation and showcase the wide range of opportunities available to women in the motor trade.
Our aim is to welcome more women into the business, but we also want to show them that they can enjoy a long and fulfilling career with us. And while there is still progress to be made, we know that by working together, listening to our employees and reinforcing important partnerships with the likes of the Automotive 30% Club and Working Families, we will continue to strengthen our support for women in the automotive industry.
Arnold Clark is a business with family values are our core – and I'm very proud of the work we do to support our employees and their families. We look forward to a bright and progressive future for the automotive industry.”