Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Ashley Kate are pleased to be working with their Defence client on a new HR / ED&I Manager role. Reporting to the Head of EDI, this role is covering the UK, France, Germany and Italy and so it is absolutely essential that you have a proven background in terms of leading and delivering UK and international ED&I programmes or projects. Paying £55k - £60k + excellent benefits including a Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

This role offers hybrid working however you will need to be on site in the Bolton office for 2 days a week and also be available to travel as needed to UK and European sites.

A varied role you will be supporting the Group Head of ED&I in the development and delivery of strategic international ED&I initiatives, such as:
International employee development programmes, international networking and events with a focus on an inclusive culture and environment, gender balance and disability inclusion
Tools and resources that reflect the business' common commitment to inclusion, their values and Behaviours, but that are also sensitive to the local needs of the European countries.
Creating high quality internal and external Group-wide communications materials.
Building an international community of ED&I ambassadors and role models who can inspire others and are empowered to drive change.
Knowledge sharing, playing an active role in building ED&I capability within the ED&I team and the wider business.
Identifying, engaging and utilising suitable expert providers, speakers and networks to provide expertise and effectively engage an international audience.
Relevant European/international external benchmarking and research into best practices that can be applied.
Supporting ED&I alignment to Group ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy and providing inputs to regular reporting.
Measuring inclusion and tracking progress
Leading strategic activities and projects for UK ED&I topics, such as:
Development and delivery of employee guidance and learning resources.
Partnering with UK HR teams to integrate ED&I into people cycle, processes and policy.
Partnering with UK employee networks.
Building external partnerships and relationships and playing an active role in external networks.
Representing ED&I at internal and external events.
HR / ED&I Manager - About you:
We’re looking for an HR/ ED&I Manager with proven experience of leading and delivering UK and international ED&I programmes or projects, who is able to bring expertise and passion to this strategic and varied role.
Demonstrable experience of leading and delivering ED&I programmes or initiatives: in both UK and European environments.
Positive relationship building and influencing skills: especially in an international / European context.
Project management: able to deliver effective, strategic solutions, often in collaboration with other teams in HR and across the business.
Strategic decision-making: able to apply expertise, data insights, benchmarking and research to sophisticated situations and challenges, making legally, contextually and commercially good judgements.
Delivery focus: experience of crafting and delivering initiatives, tools, resources and communications that achieve robust and tangible outcomes.
Emotional intelligence and integrity: able to manage sensitive situations constructively and professionally.
A continuous improvement approach: seeking and taking opportunities to improve or simplify what’s in place.

For further information please get in touch with Jacqui