Gender Equality Plan
Ocean Oculus is committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of its work, including organisational practices, project delivery, partnerships, and communications activities. This Gender Equality Plan sets out proportionate measures aligned with the size and structure of the organisation.
1. Work-life balance and organisational culture
Ocean Oculus:
Promotes flexible working arrangements
Respects caring responsibilities and work-life balance
Encourages an inclusive, respectful working environment free from discrimination and harassment
2. Gender balance in leadership and decision-making
As a small organisation led by a single director:
Leadership and decision-making processes are transparent
External collaborators and advisory inputs are selected with attention to diversity and gender balance where possible
3. Recruitment, subcontracting, and career progression
Ocean Oculus commits to:
Using inclusive, non-gendered language in job descriptions and calls for collaborators
Promoting equal pay for equal work
Actively avoiding bias in subcontracting and partnership decisions
4. Gender dimension in research, communications, and innovation
Ocean Oculus integrates gender considerations by:
Striving for balanced representation of voices and experts in communications outputs
Highlighting gendered impacts where relevant in research and policy-focused projects
Supporting gender-sensitive storytelling, data interpretation, and public engagement
5. Data collection and monitoring
Given the organisation’s size, Ocean Oculus will:
Monitor gender balance among staff, freelancers, and project contributors
Review this plan periodically and update actions as the organisation evolves
6. Awareness and training
Ocean Oculus commits to:
Staying informed on best practices in gender equality and inclusion
Applying relevant guidance from respected advisors and professionals
Reflecting on feedback from collaborators and partners
7. Resources and responsibility
Responsibility for implementing this plan lies with the Director, with time allocated as part of overall organisational management.
8. Review
This plan will be reviewed at least every two years or in line with organisational growth and new project requirements.
