The 2024 M-SParc tenant survey, carried out by Bangor Business School, shows that average earnings at the science park have risen to £43,542 – almost £8,500 higher than the Welsh average. This continued growth reflects the strength of the businesses based at M-SParc and its role in supporting high-value jobs in North Wales.
One of the most significant findings is the elimination of the gender pay gap. Women now earn slightly more than men on average at M-SParc (£43,571 compared to £43,529), outperforming national trends. This milestone follows several years of focused work after the gap was first identified in the 2020 survey, including initiatives such as the Time of the Month Club, gender-decoding job adverts, increasing the visibility of women at events, and ongoing awareness-raising across the tenant community.
Emily Roberts, Outreach & Skills Manager
The survey also highlights positive cultural indicators, with most tenants able to speak or learning Welsh – and only 23% not engaging with the language at all. Alongside this, M-SParc is now turning its attention to strengthening community connections, particularly among younger employees.
Lois Bevan Shaw, Business Support & Projects Manager
tom@m-sparc.com
Tom used to work at the KFC in his hometown of Colwyn Bay before it mysteriously burned down. He then spent several years “on the lam” in East Germany, where he worked as an animator in Berlin. When the wall fell, Tom came home.
He enjoys climbing and hates ice-skating.
