While the UK events industry has made strides towards greater inclusivity, our Diversity Report reveals a concerning gap when it comes to ethnicity and salary.
The pay gap between ethnic groups
Ethnically Diverse professionals make up 25.1% of the events industry, a figure that is slightly more inclusive than the overall UK workforce. However, when it comes to salary, a clear disparity emerges – White/Caucasian professionals earn an average of £3,408 more than their Ethnically Diverse colleagues.
Why does this gap exist?
The findings suggest that professionals from Ethnically Diverse backgrounds may be facing barriers to career progression, salary increases, and access to high-paying roles. Whether it’s due to unconscious bias, fewer networking opportunities, or historical disadvantages, the reality remains: equal work is not always rewarded with equal pay.
Creating a more inclusive industry
The events sector must take active steps to ensure that Ethnically Diverse professionals have the same access to career progression and salary increases as their White/Caucasian colleagues. This means:
· Implementing fair salary reviews
· Nonbiased hiring processes
· Ensuring a diverse candidate pool
· Encouraging pay transparency
· Creating mentorship programmes
· Ensuring equal opportunities for promotions
By addressing these issues head-on, we can work towards a fairer, more equitable events industry - one where talent is recognised and rewarded equally, regardless of background.
Download the full Live Recruitment Diversity Report here