The contribution made by women to the success of West Midlands Metro is being celebrated this week as the popular tramway looks to boost inclusion and diversity across the organisation.
The tramway already boasts an impressive record of providing opportunities for female members of its team, and it’s one of the first UK networks to have a woman, Sophie Allison, serving as Managing Director.
The contribution made by women to the success of West Midlands Metro is being celebrated this week as the popular tramway looks to boost inclusion and diversity across the organisation.
The tramway already boasts an impressive record of providing opportunities for female members of its team, and it’s one of the first UK networks to have a woman, Sophie Allison, serving as Managing Director.
Now it’s looking to inspire even more women to consider a career in light rail as the Metro looks towards further expansion.
“We already have a very diverse workforce, drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and we have several women who are enjoying success in senior roles. We know we still have a way to go before we can reach full equality in what is still a male-dominated sector,” Sophie explained.
“As the world celebrates International Women’s Day this week, we will be holding a special gathering on Friday, where we will discuss how colleagues can play their part in making the organisation even more inclusive while celebrating the contribution of our female colleagues.
“The theme of this year’s Women’s Day is “inspiring inclusion”, and we’ll also be hosting a motivational talk for colleagues attending the event, while highlighting support that’s available to help female colleagues fulfil their true potential.”
From opportunities to become a tram driver to apprenticeships in light rail engineering, the growth of West Midlands Metro is creating a wealth of career options for women of all ages, and current vacancies can be found here.
