Redrow has stated its expectation to see more women enter senior management positions within the company over the coming years . Speaking with Forbes , HR director Karen Jones said that attracting " untapped pools of talent into the company " was a key goal for Redrow . Regarding its efforts to achieve this , Jones points to Redrow 's 2010 recruitment intake and says that , from within that intake , " we are now starting to see more women reach middle management " . The career opportunities currently open and appealing to women in the new homes industry are a major issue. Jones also notes Redrow 's above - average female intake , saying : " This year 22 % of our trainees are female , significantly higher than the industry average of 14 % " .
Redrow has stated its expectation to see more women enter senior management positions within the company over the coming years . Speaking with Forbes , HR director Karen Jones said that attracting " untapped pools of talent into the company " was a key goal for Redrow . Regarding its efforts to achieve this , Jones points to Redrow 's 2010 recruitment intake and says that , from within that intake , " we are now starting to see more women reach middle management " . Jones also notes Redrow 's above - average female intake , saying : " This year 22 % of our trainees are female , significantly higher than the industry average of 14 % " .