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This is our seventh pay gap report and relates to the 12 months ending on 5 April 2023.
Irwin Mitchell Group is made up of several companies, but our law firm (LLP) is the only Group company with more than 250 employees. This report relates to our employees in the LLP.
For transparency, we also voluntarily report on pay gaps for those at the LLP partner level (Full Equity Members and Fixed Share Members). We recognise that representation of women and of those from minority ethnic backgrounds is lower at this level, and partners are excluded from the statutory figures.
Voluntary diversity pay reporting
Our statutory obligation on pay gap reporting relates to gender. As part of our commitment to creating a culture of inclusion for all our colleagues, we voluntarily report on our ethnicity pay gap.
We continue to improve our data analysis by encouraging colleagues to share their diversity information with us. This gives us a greater understanding of the under-represented groups in our workforce. Their feedback allows us to report on diversity characteristics and make informed choices when addressing our pay gap.
A pay gap below market average
We focus on fairness and creating an inclusive workplace for all our colleagues. Whilst we recognise there’s more work to do and numbers will fluctuate, we’re pleased that our overall pay gaps remain below market average.
This also reflects our overall commitment to improving gender balance, both where women and men are under represented, creating a fair and inclusive workplace for all our colleagues.
“As a business, we are committed to leading responsibly. Our executive board are aligned and committed to reducing the gender pay gap further. Striving for equity within every aspect of our work is a critical aspect of achieving that ambition.
“Our Responsible Business strategy, which is underpinned by two clear priorities of Sustainability and Inclusion, outlines our dedication to being a positive influence in both the lives of our colleagues and the communities in which we operate. Our pay gap report is not only a reflection of our data, but is a testament to our inclusive policies, processes, our vision for an equitable organisation and the culture that our leaders and colleagues have built at Irwin Mitchell.
“Reducing our pay gap is part of a wider aim to foster an environment where individuals are given the tools they need to thrive, regardless of their background, so that everyone is enabled to contribute to the collective success of the firm.”
Craig Marshall
Group Chief Executive
Further details on our commitment to inclusion and responsible business can be found in our Responsible Business Report 2023.