"We are committed to building an inclusive, fair, and gender-balanced financial services industry and have demonstrated this by signing the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter."
The HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter reflects the government’s aspiration to achieve gender balance at all levels across financial services firms. A balanced workforce is not only good for customers, workplace culture, and profitability, but is also increasingly attractive to investors.
The Charter commits firms to:
Supporting the progression of women into senior roles in financial services by focusing on the executive pipeline and the mid-tier level.
Recognising the diversity of the sector, allowing each firm to set its own targets and implement a strategy tailored to its organisation.
Publicly reporting on progress against internal targets to ensure transparency and accountability.
New Leaf Search’s Pledge
As a recruitment company operating within Asset Finance and Leasing, we are well positioned to support our financial services clients in achieving gender diversity within their workforce.
To demonstrate our commitment, we have set out clear, measurable objectives that we monitor on an ongoing basis and publish annually every October.
Our Charter Objectives
Assign one member of our management team as responsible and accountable for gender diversity and inclusion.
Set a minimum 40% female employee target as our business grows through additional headcount.
Commit to providing clients with gender-diverse shortlists and aim for a 30% placement rate of female candidates.
Provide advice and guidance to clients on Diversity & Inclusion, share best practice initiatives, and offer coaching to reduce unconscious bias in hiring.
Achievements vs. Objectives (October 2025)
✅ Achieved – One member of our management team is responsible and accountable for gender diversity and inclusion.
👩💼 Achieved – Females represent 66% of our current employees.
📊 Achieved – We have provided gender-diverse shortlists and achieved a 57% placement rate of female candidates.
🌍 Achieved – We continue to advise clients on Diversity & Inclusion, share best practices, and deliver coaching to reduce unconscious bias during the hiring process.
Through our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, New Leaf Search is helping to drive meaningful, measurable progress toward a more inclusive and gender-balanced financial services industry.
