DE&S recognised for involvement in Stepping Up programme

Stepping Up was launched by Bristol City Council in January 2018 to increase diversity in leadership by bringing together organisations to identify potential leaders from underrepresented groups.

the opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence and help fulfil their leadership potential.

DE&S has received an award for supporting Stepping Up Bristol, a leadership initiative for people from diverse backgrounds in Bristol and the south-west region. Jo Osburn-Hughes, DE&S Diversity and Inclusion Cochampion, accepted the certificate of excellence at a ceremony on 17 May.

Each year-long programme offers leadership modules, career management, mentoring and learning day stretch-assignments to help build participants’ leaderships skills and enhance their career prospects. DE&S has participated in every cohort since the programme began.

Jo Osburn-Hughes said: “We are thrilled that DE&S has been recognised for its five-year long involvement with Stepping Up. Since its launch in 2018 the programme has provided more than 20 participants from DE&S with

“As well as our commitment to the Public Sector Equality Duty, it was important for us to work more closely with Bristol City Council because of Abbey Wood’s proximity to the city. We’re delighted to receive this award in recognition of our support for Stepping Up and as a celebration of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.”