Diversity and Inclusion Lead (Part Time)

Job Description

Our client is a fast-growing engineering and technology business working primarily within the Aerospace industry. Due to continued expansion and workload demand across the HR Team, the business is looking to appoint a Diversity and Inclusion Lead to join their HR team, report to the Head of HR. The successful candidate will be an experienced D&I professional, ideally coming from the engineering sector (or similar) where consciousness surrounding D&I is paramount to how a business can successfully move forward culturally in its journey. The purpose of this role is to lead the ongoing implementation and development of the ED&I strategic plan and associated policies to help the business create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and passionate individual to really take ownership of D&I for the business, working autonomously to educate, influence and improve their D&I status with immense job satisfaction attached to progress made.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, employee share scheme, employer matching company pension scheme, life assurance and a contribution towards onsite nursery childcare for children under 3 years of age.

Please note: This role will be part time hours (3 days a week) and the business operates a hybrid working model, so you will work 2 days site based from Abingdon, and the other day from home.

Key Responsibilites:

• Create a Diversity and Inclusion action plan that supports the implementation of a wider Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategic plan.
• Ensuring timely delivery of this action plan, and the ’embedding’ of this into the organisation.
• Monitor the implementation of the ED&I strategy and action plan and report on overall progress.
• Design and launch initiatives focused on improving diversity, continually assessing, and measuring the effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Lead in creating a culture of equality and inclusion across the organisation.
• Track diversity metrics and provide a regular update to the Leadership Team.
• Create and deliver ED&I training across all levels of the business.
• Hold regular workshops to check in with employees.
• Work with the communications and marketing team to develop internal and external communications.
• Act as an ambassador for diversity and inclusion both internally and externally.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a similar D&I focussed role is essential, with a genuine passion for increasing diversity.
• Experience working for a fast-growing SME sized business, preferably within the engineering sector (or similar).
• Previous experience working specifically to improve the diversity of applications.
• Confidence to communicate with senior leaders around the topic/importance of D&I.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• A CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Demonstrable humility and empathy to be able to challenge candidly.
• Flexible and proactive in approach.
• A team-player ethos, but with the ability to work standalone within the D&I spectrum.
• Demonstrable experience of increasing diversity at all levels of a business.

If you are interested in the above role then please apply with your CV or phone Joanna Middleton on 01926 699272 for a private and confidential discussion.