240809 Paper 2 Resources Committee 2024 Equal Pay Audit v02

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (CNPA) Equal Pay Audit for 2024, which looks at the difference in average earnings between men and women. The audit found that female staff make up 57% of the workforce, and the mean gender pay gap is 13.14%, which is higher than in 2023, but lower than the 5 years prior. However, when the median methodology is applied, the gender pay gap decreases to 4.55%, which is lower than both the Scottish and UK median pay gaps. The audit analyzes pay across different grades and directorates within the CNPA, noting that the majority of full-time male staff are in higher paid bands, while full-time female staff are in lower paid bands. While the CNPA has measures in place to promote equal access to career progression and address inequalities, there is a need for continued work and monitoring in this area.