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Creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment – as well as investing in and upskilling our workforce – are just some of the ways we can ensure that Bellway is an employer of choice.
Working for better
As a responsible employer, we are committed to being an inclusive organisation that strives to create a working environment that is open, diverse, and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
Bellway wouldn’t exist without the talent and commitment of our colleagues. We invest in our people to ensure that they have the training and ongoing development necessary to develop their careers and deliver work they can be proud of.
As an active member of ‘The 5% Club’, we commit to having at least 5% of our workforce employed in ‘earn and learn’ roles, including apprenticeships, student placements, and graduate roles.
Our progress so far
- We were awarded Silver status with 'Clear Assured' in December 2024 by completing the 59 required tasks.
- Early careers performance related progression plans have been developed and integrated into the Mi Experience platform to support apprentice career development.
- Eleven 'Change 100' and four 'Variety' Intern placements took place the Summer of 2025. This has resulted in two permanent offers of employment.
- We have introduced 'Knowledge Explorer' and funded NVQ courses for the construction teams. We also secured funding to deliver a bespoke NHBC course to sales and customer care teams.
- 7.2 %
- employees in earn and learn roles
- 91 %
- employees rated Bellway 'a great place to work' in FY25
- 14.8 %
- voluntary turnover
We must make better choices for the benefit of our employees
Our Key Targets for 2025 onwards
Future targets
- >90 %
- Improve the engagement score in the annual staff survey to >90% over a three-year period (FY26–FY29). Currently 89%.
- <15 %
- Maintain employee turnover to below 15% by the end of FY26.
- 2x
- Double the number of female staff in site-based roles by the end of FY28.
Future initiatives
- Every division to offer a Change 100 or Variety internship.
- Launch a new Managing Director pathway for individuals to support career development.
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