What are we doing to promote diversity?
PrintOur BOOST delivery plan
As an organisation, and as a sector, we recognise that we are not as representative as we should be particularly at more senior levels. We have developed Our Riverside BOOST Plan, a partnership between Greater Manchester Housing Providers and our colleague group EMpower, aimed at enhancing the everyday working lives of our ethnically diverse colleagues, supporting allyship, growth and progression. It seeks to deliver on our ‘Being Inclusive’ People Promise and works towards our ambition of having diversity at all levels and being reflective of the communities we serve.


Read the full plan below or download a copy of the plan here.
Ensuring a positive experience
We’ll focus on…
- engaging EMpower and increasing membership
- improving awareness and allyship.
By 2026, we want to…
- ensure our ethnically diverse colleagues have an equally positive experience at work and are supported by strong allies.
Supporting progression
We’ll focus on…
- increasing senior leader and Board representation
- supporting growth and creating a pipeline of talent.
By 2026, we want to…
- improve ethnic diversity representation at senior leader and Board level and grow our own talent.
Attracting and retaining talent
We’ll focus on…
- attracting and retaining diverse talent
- removing bias and increasing potential to succeed in our selection process.
By 2026, we want to…
- attract and retain ethnically diverse talent and enable potential.
GEMS
We are a member of the GEMS programme which is a tailored scheme specifically designed to turn graduates into future housing sector leaders. With well-established links with the Chartered Institute of Housing, International Housing Partnership and Government departments, The GEMS Programme offers a wide range of jobs and intensive learning experiences in the housing sector across the country and even internationally!
We encourage and applications from all backgrounds, giving all colleagues the opportunity to enhance their professional development and break down any barriers when applying for training or looking for development opportunities.
Housing Diversity Network
We work closely with the Housing Diversity Network to provide opportunities for colleagues to engage with and be mentored by experienced professionals, to develop their relationships across the sector developing good practice and understanding of the industry and to continue building their personal development.
A range of opportunities
We don’t stop there. We support our people every day so they can be themselves. We want you to thrive and help us in enhancing the everyday for our customers, colleagues and yourself.