Diversity, equity and inclusion
United States
March 22, 2026
Leonardo Uk Careers Portal
Diversity, equity and inclusion - Company
Diversity as a Value
Diversity and inclusion have contributed to building our identity and culture, giving shape to what we are today: a company with a commercial presence in more than 150 countries, with around 60,000 employees, committed to fostering a work environment in which everyone can truly thrive and reach their full potential.
As a demonstration of this commitment, Leonardo has obtained certification on Gender Equality UNI/PdR 125:2022 from RINA following a rigorous evaluation of the governance, policies and tools adopted to promote and protect diversity and equal opportunities in the company.
Leonardo recognises the critical role an inclusive and diverse workforce has in creating opportunities for the Group’s competitiveness, innovation and sustainable growth.
We actively celebrate diversity and promote the principles of equity and inclusion, whilst working to remove and prevent all forms of direct or indirect discrimination in all areas of the working relationship, in both business relations and our internal community. To this end, Leonardo has also appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, a figure who guarantees a corporate culture that respects diversity and promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
Our Recognition and Commitment
Certification on Gender Equality UNI/PdR 125:2022 (Leonardo S.p.A.)
Recognition of the effectiveness of the Gender Equality Management System adopted to support and promote DE&I across the company.
Best D&I Fortune Italia (Leonardo S.p.A.)
Recognition of a tangible commitment to building increasingly equal and inclusive work environment.
Disability Confident Employer
Leonardo has been accredited by the UK government scheme as a Disability Confident Employer, recognising our commitment to bringing skills and talent that people with a disability possess to our workplace.
UK MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Gold
Leonardo has received the UK MoD’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its work supporting Reservists and the Armed Forces.
Investors In People
Leonardo has achieved Gold level accreditation for Investors in People's 'We Invest in People', 'Investors in Young People' and 'We Invest in Wellbeing', reflecting our commitment to supporting the development of all UK employees.
Our Targets
In line with our sustainable business model, which places people at the centre, we have established concrete and measurable objectives on diversity, equity and inclusion and integrated the Strategic Plan for Gender Equality within the Group's Sustainability Plan. Leonardo has introduced objectives relating to the hiring of women with STEM profiles into the long-term Remuneration Policy for the Chief Executive Officer and the Top Management. Leonardo is committed to ensuring constant monitoring of any pay gaps, with the aim of adopting strategies and actions to decrease the gender pay gap. In 2024, the total median value of the remuneration ratio is 104% (calculated on 96.5% of employees using the following formula: women average remuneration/men average remuneration). Detailed data is available in the 2024 Integrated Report.
Under 30 equal to at least 40% of total new hires
Achieved
Women equal to at least 32% of total new hires
In progress
Women equal to 30% of total new hires in STEM areas
In progress
20% female representation at management levels
In progress
20% female representation among all employees
In progress
27% female representation in succession plans
In progress
* Target year 2022
**Target year 2025
Our Initiatives
In line with these targets and with Leonardo’s Sustainability Plan, the company has developed various initiatives involving all levels in its corporate structure. These include:
Mentorship and Coaching
Programmes aimed at supporting women and their career paths, strengthening leadership skills for growth in order to support career progression.
Culture of inclusiveness
To continue to inspire an inclusive company culture that is respectful of diversity and values all colleagues, Leonardo has launched the first three Employee Resource Groups in Italy dedicated to Gender Parity, Disability, and Age. To learn more about the Employee Resource Groups in Leonardo UK, visit the dedicated page.
Education and training
Initiatives aimed at combatting prejudices and bias, as well as a selection of courses offered to employees on an ongoing basis to focus on gender inclusiveness and overcoming unconscious stereotyping.
Female Leadership and Role Models
International programmes reinforcing female leadership and empowerment through listening, dialogue and discussion. Projects to enhance women with STEM profiles as role models to inspire new generations.
We promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion also through the introduction of new ‘ways of working’ models that encourage a better work-life balance, welfare tools for employees who are caretakers, and unconscious bias trainings for our recruiters.
Whistleblowing
Leonardo has adopted a whistleblowing system with the aim of supporting reports of violations of the law or of internal company protocols that are, even potentially, detrimental to the integrity of the Group.
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How to Get Hired at Leonardo UK
- Leonardo UK Limited is the British arm of Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo S.p.A., with more than 7,000 UK employees across Yeovil, Edinburgh, Luton, Basildon, Bristol, Southampton and Lincoln.
- Yeovil is the global centre for AgustaWestland-heritage rotorcraft (AW101 Merlin, AW159 Wildcat, AW139, AW169, AW189), Edinburgh anchors airborne radar and electronic warfare, Luton and Basildon deliver defensive aids and infrared systems, and Bristol leads the UK cyber and secure-communications portfolio.
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