Gender Diversity Pledge

Glen Callum Associates is committed to advancing gender diversity across all levels of our organisation and within the wider automotive aftermarket sector.  We are proud to publish our statistics for 2024/2025 highlighting the percentage of women placed by GCA last trading year was 30%.  The industry average is 18%.

We welcome applications from all individuals and are dedicated to hiring the best and most suitable candidates based on skills, potential, and merit – without discrimination.

GCA pledges to uphold the following principles for our own business:

1. Lead by Example

To actively showcase professionals of all genders in client-facing roles, leadership positions, and marketing communications – normalising diverse representation and building trust across the industry.

2. Skills-Based Hiring

To prioritise transferable skills and potential over rigid experience requirements, enabling access for career changers and individuals from non-traditional backgrounds.

3. Bias-Free, Inclusive Job Adverts

To use gender-neutral language in all recruitment materials and avoid masculine-coded terms to attract a broader and more diverse applicant pool.

4. Diverse Talent Sourcing

To advertise vacancies across multiple job boards and social media platforms, including those focused on underrepresented groups. We will also network with forums and communities that support diverse talent, including women, non-binary, and gender-diverse professionals.

5. Diverse Interview Panels

To encourage interview panels reflecting a mix of genders and backgrounds to reduce bias and improve candidate experience.

6. Mentorship and Career Development

To support mentoring programmes that pair junior professionals from underrepresented groups with senior leaders, building confidence, skills, and visibility in technical and leadership roles.

7. Flexible Work Models

To offer hybrid schedules, part-time options, and return-to-work support to make roles more accessible to caregivers and those balancing family responsibilities.

8. Inclusive Culture and Training

To provide regular training on unconscious bias, inclusive language, and allyship to foster a respectful and supportive workplace.

9. Visibility and Advocacy

To run internal and external campaigns to spotlight diverse professionals and challenge industry stereotypes.

10. Accountability and Transparency

To publish gender representation metrics annually. We aim to continue to improve on the achievement of 30% female representation in placements as published in 2024/2025 – a benchmark many in the sector target for 2030.

By publishing this pledge, Glen Callum Associates affirms its commitment to meaningful, measurable progress in gender diversity and inclusion.