1. Size and Profile of the Workforce as of 31 March 2025
This data shows the analysis of the Council’s workforce across the equality strands. The analysis of the workforce is against a total headcount of 1604.
Figure 1 – Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Total (%) |
|---|---|
| Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Any other Asian) | 4.49% |
| Black (Caribbean, African, Other Black) | 12.91% |
| Other | 0.87% |
| Mixed | 2.37% |
| White | 67.64% |
| Not Yet Obtained | 11.72% |
Figure 1.2 Breakdown of Ethnicity by Grade Table
| Ethnicity | Hay | Non-Hay | Senior Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Any other Asian) | 44 | 25 | 3 |
| Black (Caribbean, African, Other Black) | 144 | 63 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Mixed | 25 | 10 | 3 |
| White | 584 | 459 | 42 |
| Not Yet Obtained | 106 | 75 | 7 |
Figure 1.4 - Age Profile
| Age Profile | Amount (%) |
|---|---|
| Under 20 | 0.56% |
| 20-39 | 31.11% |
| 40-59 | 50.25% |
| 60+ | 18.08% |
Figure 1.6 Age Profile by Grade Table
| Age Profile | Hay | Non-Hay | Senior Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 20-39 | 278 | 214 | 7 |
| 40-59 | 465 | 301 | 40 |
| 60+ | 169 | 113 | 8 |
Figure 1.8 – Sexual Orientation
| Sexual Orientation | Amount (%) |
|---|---|
| Heterosexual | 73.69% |
| Gay/Lesbian/Bi-Sexual | 2.62% |
| Info not given/Prefer not to say | 23.69% |
Figure 1.10 Sexual Orientation by Grade Table
| Sexual Orientation | Hay | Non-Hay | Senior Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heterosexual | 677 | 464 | 41 |
| Gay/Lesbian/Bi-Sexual | 25 | 13 | 4 |
| Info not given/Prefer not to say | 211 | 159 | 10 |
Figure 1.12 - Religion
| Religion | Amount (%) |
|---|---|
| Christian | 45.20% |
| Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam (Muslim), Jehovah’s Witness, Judaism, Sikhism (Other Religion) | 8.41% |
| None/Info Not Given | 46.39% |
Figure 1.14 Religion by Grade Table
| Religion | Hay | Non-Hay | Senior Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 416 | 283 | 26 |
| Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam (Muslim), Jehovah’s Witness, Judaism, Sikhism (Other Religion) | 83 | 46 | 6 |
| None/Info Not Given | 414 | 307 | 23 |
Figure 1.16 – Disability/Incapacity
| Disability/Incapacity | Amount (%) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 6.11% |
| No/Info not obtained | 93.89% |
Figure 1.18 Disability by Grade table
| Disability/Incapacity | Hay | Non-Hay | Senior Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 51 | 44 | 3 |
| No/Info not obtained | 862 | 592 | 52 |
Figure 1.20 – Gender
| Gender | Amount (%) |
|---|---|
| Male | 22.32% |
| Female | 77.68% |
Figure 1.22 Gender by Grade table
| Gender | Hay | Non-Hay | Senior Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 213 | 123 | 22 |
| Female | 700 | 513 | 33 |