Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager (DE&I)

at  Weightmans

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of diversity, equality and inclusion frameworks, familiarity with the UN SDGs & UK Equality Act and other relevant regulations, change management, standards like SA 8000 and disclosure frameworks like GRI, SASB, etc.
• 5+ years of relevant experience of coaching, consulting or implementing DE&I programs (with focus on gender, LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, culture, disability, mental health and social mobility) or human rights in a professional setup.
• Self-starter, strong communication and engagement skills are required for this role.
• Desirable but not essential, professional qualification in human resources (e.g. CIPD), social value work, sociology, community studies or management.

PLEASE NOTE

• We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
• We are open to part time/job share applicants.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

To lead and coordinate DE&I initiatives across the Firm as part of the ESG team and to support a consistent integration of DE&I into the firm.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with DE&I Strand Leads and provide strategic support on DE&I goals.
• Support the Board and Head of ESG in setting targets and provide regular updates against these targets.
• Collaborate with Head of HR & HR Director in delivering the DE&I plan.
• Participate in the D&EI and Steering group.
• Help develop and maintain DE&I management system including firm wide goals which link into the firm’s ESG strategy.
• Deliver DE&I risk and opportunities assessment and engage DE&I steering group on the subsequent action plan.
• Deliver public disclosures on DE&I metrics as per identified frameworks in conjunction with Head of ESG & Head of HR.
• Engage key stakeholders (internal and external) on the firm’s DE&I performance as part of wider ESG plan.
• Deliver or partner with other providers to deliver competency enhancement and training programs on DE&I issues at all levels of the firm.
  This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be required to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.