Open or Close Menu THIS SECTION About Us Our Commitments Complementing our values are our commitments; to the environment, which we strive to protect, to our responsibility as a corporate entity, to keeping our suppliers, partners and employees safe at work and to helping our employees, across all areas, succeed and deliver great work. Open all Close all People Our commitment to our people is to make the NOC a great place to be, where our people succeed and deliver great work. This is the goal of our People Strategy, which has been designed to support the achievement of the NOC’s purpose, and the vision of being one of the top three oceanographic institutes in the world. We know that there are many reasons why our people enjoy working for the NOC, including The significance and scale of our mission – ‘to make sense of changing seas, upon which future human wealth and wellbeing depend’ Our ambition and reputation, supported with high-quality research facilities, equipment and technology The opportunity to collaborate with experienced, skilled, renowned and widely-networked colleagues Exciting projects and opportunities to make an impact. In our 2016 Employee Engagement survey 81% said that they were proud to work for the NOC, and we recognise that to make the NOC ‘a great place to be’ also requires support for employees to do their best work. Our commitment is to strive to: Have a strong, vibrant culture, with clear leadership, values and expectations, where people are well managed (as reflected in our Investors in People accreditation) and employees are listened to Develop talent, through providing a variety of opportunities for learning and development, personal growth and career progression Build a positive workplace, with equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusiveness valued; welfare and wellbeing support; flexible working; family friendly policies, and excellent working conditions. Provide regular feedback, recognise and reward achievements fairly within the resources available, and offer a benefits package that include competitive pension and annual leave entitlements. NOC – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Our vision at the National Oceanography Centre is to be the world’s most innovative ocean research institution, making sense of changing seas for the benefit of humanity. We recognise that we cannot successfully do this without a strong and shared commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion from our people which underpin all of NOC’s shared values. At NOC we value individual differences and the rich diversity that this brings. We want to ensure that no-one is at a disadvantage or feels excluded because of who they are, what they believe in or the experiences that they bring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our organisation and in our approach to working with others outside the organisation. As such, we aim to have a diverse workforce with colleagues from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality in the workplace and to unlocking the creative and innovative potential that comes from diversity so all our people feel valued and are able to perform at their best by being able to be themselves at work – so all are included and no one feels left out because of their race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), age, gender identity, religion and beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, social background, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. We will actively seek to avoid discrimination on the grounds of the above characteristics. NOC does not, and will not, tolerate racism nor any other forms of prejudice and discrimination, that ultimately undermines the dignity and value either of its colleagues or anyone else. Our commitments extend beyond our duties and requirements under the Equality Act. They are a very cornerstone of who we are and why we exist. Through a dedicated and inclusive culture, strong human empathy, alongside the strength of our policies, procedures, expectations and ways of working, we continue to create a positive and supportive environment for everyone, allowing them in reaching their full potential and in bringing out their very best self. Dignity at NOC for all NOC is committed to protecting the dignity of all its staff, its visitors and its partners, both in their work and their interactions with others. This includes providing a working and learning environment that is free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation. It should be noted that discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation do not only take place face to face. They may also occur in written communications, by email, or by phone. NOC recognises and takes seriously its duty of care to staff, understanding that inappropriate behaviour can result in stress and stress-related illness. All staff, and especially those who have responsibility for other members of staff, share this duty of care. NOC therefore expects all members of its community to treat each other with respect, courtesy and consideration. All staff have the right to expect professional behaviour from others and have a corresponding responsibility to behave professionally towards others. Equal Pay In preparation of an equal pay statement, the National Oceanology Centre (The NOC) undertook an Equal Pay Review in February 2021. The review assessed factors of equal pay across gender, race and disability within our four main job families: Research Technical & Specialist Management, Professional and Administrative. Marine As a result of the 2020-2021 NOC Equal Pay Review, the outcomes and analysis demonstrates that there are no significant equal pay gaps (using the Equality and Human Rights Commission definition of that term) by gender, ethnicity or disability within our pay bands (Bands 2-9). Therefore, the NOC believes it can, at an organisational level, demonstrate that it provides equal pay for work of equal value by pay band, in respect to these protected characteristics. NOC Equal Pay Headlines: The mean equal base pay gaps by gender and individual pay level for staff on pay bands 2-9 are all less than 1.2 per cent. 33.9 per cent of the NOC’s employees are women and 66.1 per cent are men. The mean pay gap by ethnicity for all employees (as disclosed) irrespective of band and or role is +6.8 per cent (in favour of white employees). This has decreased by 2.5 percentage points since 2019. The mean pay gap by disability for all employees (as disclosed) irrespective of band is +12.4 per cent (in favour of non-disabled employees). This represents an increase of 4.1 percentage points since 2019 The NOC recognises the value of an inclusive and supportive workplace culture in helping to improve disclosure of equality data. The NOC is committed to taking visible steps to create a positive culture and promote awareness and understanding, which can make a significant contribution to an individual's decision to disclose. In addition to providing equality and diversity learning opportunities for all staff, other potential interventions for the charity include: Introduction of an ED&I cross working group, reflecting involvement of staff from different backgrounds and experiences. Involving colleagues from our staff networks / forums in feedback to policy-making and other decision-making processes. Fostering visible leadership; developing managers who understand the benefits of equality and diversity and have a proactive approach to achieving it. Developing a workplace culture that is supportive and respects the individuality and creativity of all its staff. Conduct in NOC Facilities and Premises The NOC is a national science facility. In the direct or indirect delivery of its charitable purposes for its beneficiaries, the NOC opens its doors and provides access to its premises and its research ships to a wide range of people who may not be employed by the NOC such as those who use NOC-operated scientific facilities or who are collaborating with NOC staff. The NOC has a policy in place which sets out clear expectations of conduct for all who have access to NOC premises, facilities at its sites in Liverpool and Southampton and on the NOC managed research ships. In addition, it applies to the conduct of those with whom NOC staff are engaging in arranging for the use of NOC premises and facilities. All are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, respecting the dignity of all they work with. The NOC also has a Code of Conduct Policy which applies to NOC staff and this policy aims to supplement that policy in respect of conduct involving persons who are not employed by NOC working in or with NOC-operated facilities, premises and research ships. 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