Lioncourt Homes has been named in the UK’s top 20 workplaces for women and as the leading workplace for women in construction for its size.
This recognition places Lioncourt is the latest in a run of accolades for the homebuilder and its culture of opportunities and support to empower people to thrive in their careers. It has achieved this status alongside major organisations such as Hilton, Aviva, and Admiral.
Lioncourt Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary and this ranking follows its wider Great Place to Work accreditation, and its industry-specific certification recognising it as one of the best employers in construction.
With ambitious housing increasing demand for skills across the sector, attracting, supporting and retaining more women in construction will be an important part of building the workforce needed to deliver the homes of the future.
Lioncourt’s own figures are significantly different from the industry’s averages. 40% of its workforce is female, rising to 50% across its senior leadership, management, and director roles.
The Best Workplaces for Women list is compiled by Great Place to Work following its Trust Index survey, a comprehensive questionnaire completed by employees, combined with an independent assessment of company culture and practices.
95% of Lioncourt Homes employees said the company is a great place to work, well above the typical rate of 54% for a UK-based business.
Colin Cole (pictured centre), CEO at Lioncourt Homes, said: “To be recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces for Women is something we’re incredibly proud of. It reflects the culture we’ve worked so hard to build over the last 20 years.
“As a business where a huge part of our operation is construction, we’re acutely aware of the issues the sector has faced when it comes to representation, and the stereotype of what a traditional building site looks like.
“We are proud to be leading the charge for women in construction and proving that a successful business can be built on treating everybody, regardless of who they are, fairly and properly, so each and every person feels empowered to make decisions.”
Liz Macklin, HR manager at Lioncourt Homes, added: “A big reason we attract and retain top female talent within the sector is our inclusive culture, genuine readiness to embrace family-friendly practices, and our acceptance of flexible working patterns, which allows all employees to flourish and develop their careers while maintaining a healthy work life balance.”
Picture left to right: Rachael Bibby, head of land and planning; Colin Cole, CEO; and Rachel Cartwright, land director.
