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A collaborative community dedicated to empowering women in STEM to make career choices through news, guidance, inspirational case studies, job opportunities and events.

25%

of UK tech workers are from ethnic minority backgrounds

11%

of the UK working-age population has a disability who work in IT

9%

of the tech workforce come from lower socio-economic backgrounds

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DID YOU KNOW?

It is critical for companies to try and achieve diversity in tech as individuals and businesses are becoming more reliant on technology. The technology industry is growing almost 3 times faster than the whole economy and is contributing around £200 billion a year to the economy.

Advice and guides

We have put together helpful articles and guides that can advise you on getting started in a career in technology or how to make it in the world of tech. Whether you are a contractor, employed or even a recent graduate, we have everything you need to know.

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Diversity in Tech Jobs is our dedicated job board, bringing you the latest opportunities from employers who are passionate about closing the gender gap in technology. Browse our top featured job opportunities below and find your dream job today!

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At UK Biobank, technology sits at the heart of everything we do. Our platforms securely manage vast, complex datasets and make them accessible to approved researchers worldwide. From large-scale genomic sequencing to advanced imaging and cloud-based data environments, our work relies on innovative engineering, data science, and digital infrastructure.

Joining UK Biobank means contributing to a mission-driven organisation where your technical skills help enable life-changing research. It’s an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with leading scientists, and be part of a community that values inclusion, curiosity and purpose.

ABOUT DIVERSITY IN TECH

Diversity and inclusion is one of the biggest challenges facing the tech industry today. When businesses consist of people from the same backgrounds, they often leave diverse ideas and perspectives behind.

Diversity in Tech is a site dedicated to helping close the diversity gap in the technology sector. The site will provide you with career advice, case studies, jobs and employers looking to increase diversity within their companies. Whether you are a candidate looking for a new role or an employer looking to increase diversity in your company, we can help you.

A study has shown the two biggest barriers for women in tech are a lack of mentors (48%) and a lack of female role models (42%). Having little support can have an impact on gender diversity in tech as it can cause uncertainty for those who are interested in entering the industry.

How to achieve Diversity in Tech

The tech sector is expanding almost 3 times faster than the rest of the UK economy and it is nearly worth £184bn. However, diversity remains a key challenge for the tech sector as only 15% of the tech workforce are from BAME backgrounds and gender diversity is currently sitting at 19% compared to 49% for all other jobs.h

10 influential ethnic minority leaders in tech

Individuals of a BAME background have been under-represented in the technology industry for too long and we need to be reminded that there are plenty of opportunities for success for everybody within the industry. There are individuals of a BAME background that have been recognised for their hard work in the tech sector and we share those.

Why are ethnic minority staff being paid less?

Statistics have shown that ethnic minorities in the UK are paid around 10% less than white workers. In recent years with a few businesses drip-feeding us their statistics, the public’s attention has turned to the ethnic minority pay gap.

How the top 10 tech companies achieve diversity in tech

We share how some of the most successful tech companies in the world have managed to achieve diversity in tech. Companies such as Cisco, Microsoft and Facebook share their very different ways of creating an equal workforce.

Autism in Tech

Just 32% of autistic adults are in paid work and 16% are in full time paid work. Although employment won’t be suitable for all autistic people, 77% of unemployed autistic adults have stated that they want to work.