Talent development and engagement

We have a highly skilled workforce, from technicians innovating in manufacturing to scientists studying molecules and engineers solving complex system issues. In 2024, we invested £547 per employee in technical training, leadership development, and wellbeing programmes. We further invested in technical training, change management and mental health promotion, supplemented by mentoring, coaching and wellbeing initiatives.

To align employee interests with business success, we offer a sharesave scheme with high participation, supported by bonus and Long-Term Incentive Plan schemes. We value employee feedback and strive to address their suggestions. In 2024, we established an Employee Engagement Forum for employee representatives to voice colleague views, share ideas and influence people-related decisions. It fosters communication between employees, leadership and the Board, promoting inclusion and active participation in shaping the workplace environment.

We continue to develop an early careers framework that collaborates with schools to promote STEM careers, offering work experience, internships, apprenticeships and a graduate development programme. Ceres has over 30 STEM Ambassadors participating in events like the National Saturday Club, where young people explore subjects they love, connecting with colleagues and sharing knowledge with the next generation.