CHANGING THE CONVERSATION. MAKING THE CHANGES.
As our industry continues to transform at pace, we continue to champion the diversity that strengthens innovation, helps win the war for talent, evolves our senior management structure. So we go beyond recruiting, training and retaining an engaged, skilled workforce to addressing issues such as the gender pay gap and inspiring young people today to see how they can become the senior management of tomorrow.
JLR signing the Race at Work Charter is a significant milestone, making us the first car company to be featured on the list. And already our commitment to diversity has created record numbers of female engineering apprentices joining JLR.
JLR’s employee networks bring people together to share experiences, build community and shape a more inclusive workplace. Each network is led by colleagues who champion belonging, support personal and professional growth, and help us learn from different perspectives.
The aim of our JLR Pride network is simple. To support and foster a safe and open working environment for all, and to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity across JLR. We achieve this by supporting and speaking up for members of the LGBTQ+ community across our business. By being advocates and educating those who may not understand. By influencing policy to be more inclusive and ensuring JLR attracts and retains the best talent. And being a visible demonstration of JLR’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Wherever you work at JLR, you’ll find a huge range of groups and activities to get involved in. From networking events over breakfast, to evening sports and social clubs, you’ll find there’s something for everyone. And some you’ve never thought of! Helping everyone to perform at their best means supporting everyone to feel their best every day. We take this very seriously indeed and have a huge range of health and wellbeing programmes across the entire JLR network. From health and sports clubs to networking events.
A series of Intimate Conversations between two colleagues at JLR. Showcasing different career journeys people have taken at JLR and how they've been supported along the way.
EPISODE 1 - CLAIRE & BETH
EPISODE 2 - MARLA & KATHRYN
EPISODE 3 - SARAH & TAJ
EPISODE 4 - JO & AMENA
EPISODE 5 - MAIRI & MUTSA
EPISODE 6 - JAKE & AMA AGYEWAA
This is episode one of a very exciting series of Intimate Conversations between two colleagues at JLR. Starting with Claire and Beth, both based at Halewood. Their open and authentic conversation highlights how much working at JLR means to them and their hopes to inspire others to work for JLR.
Marla and Kathryn. Marla, Head of Data and AI, Kathryn Chief Engineer in Propulsion connect through the support they've both received at JLR for both personal and work related situations. It's a truly heart-warming conversation.
Sarah joined JLR at just 16 years old through an apprenticeship programme. Today, she is a Programme Group Leader. Taj has dedicated 34 years to JLR and is now a Programme Chief.
Sarah shared how the Working Parents Network has been a game-changer for her, helping her find a work-life balance she never thought possible. Being a dad himself, Taj has made it a personal mission to mentor women across the business—driven by the kind of workplace he hopes his own daughters will experience.
Amena and Jo emphasise the importance of well-being in the workplace, highlighting that looking after yourself, both professionally and personally is a priority. One of the biggest things they both value is the support they’ve found through employee networks. Jo is part of Women in Engineering and Allies, and Amena is involved with REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage). These groups have given them a sense of community and a place to share experiences with others.
Both Mairi and Mutsa have been supported by JLR in different ways that shaped the careers they’re proud of today. From roles inside and outside JLR, they discovered a shared belief; that passion, drive, and support can take you anywhere.
Mairi has already built two very different careers within JLR, and both she and Mutsa feel empowered to explore new paths in the future. Their journeys show that growth is about having the confidence and support to evolve. We’re proud to foster an environment where people can reinvent themselves, follow their passions, and thrive.
Meet Jake, Accessories Attributes Feature Owner and keen early careers advocate and Ama Agyewaa a Supply Chain Mapping Manager. Both from completely different backgrounds but despite this they found so much common ground in their passions and values. Both going above and beyond their day job at JLR to make a difference.