Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment means everyone working at Baltic, in roles with hourly pay, receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.45 in the UK, higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.71 per hour.
Baltic is based in the North East, the region with the highest proportion of below real Living Wage jobs in the UK (18.8%), with over 191,000 jobs paying less than the real Living Wage. Despite this, Baltic has committed to pay the real Living Wage and provide a decent standard of living for all their workers. The Living Wage Foundation’s real Living Wage remains the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on the cost of living, rising annually based on living costs.
Disability Confident - Committed Status
Baltic are recognised as a Disability Confident - Committed employer.
The Disability Confident Scheme helps employers make the most of talents that people with disabilities can bring to the workplace. Its aims include challenging attitudes towards disability, increasing understanding, removing barriers and ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential.
Our Values
We value listening: A listening organisation is a relevant organisation. We create positive impact by understanding and responding to the needs and motivations of our audiences and communities.
We value accountability: An accountable organisation is transparent and rigorous. We build trust by behaving with honesty and integrity.
We value courage: A courageous organisation is bold and takes risks. We platform progressive and thought-provoking ideas and practices.
We value equity: An equitable organisation values equality, inclusion and diversity. We champion equity and challenge racism and prejudice.
We value sustainability: A sustainable organisation is resourceful and environmentally conscious.
