Diversity & Inclusion Manager – Construction Sector Permanent

Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with a Tier 1 Construction Organisation who are looking to recruit a D&I Manager to be responsible for the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the central region and to translate the group D&I Strategy into a working plan for operation within the region. Reporting into the Head of HR remote working is available but the successful candidate will need to be geographically placed to attend meetings in their South Yorkshire and West Midlands offices when required

The successful individual will be working within the region to imbed D&I within the region and sell the key benefits including and not limited to:

Targeted comms to ensure all individuals have access and the ability to participate

Improve work life balance by looking at innovative working solutions

Better access to recruitment markets and improve internal career opportunities

Training and education on D&I

Management of stats and data on D&I

Create and support a social media strategy for D&I

As internal facing D&I manager you will be working alongside the HR team

Create and develop D&I plan internally with HR Department

Define new terms of reference for D&I groups

Define the programme of work internally

Advise L&D/Recruitment on D&I plan and requirements

Look at all aspects of D&I i.e., Social Mobility, Mental Health etc to ensure the client is being as diverse and inclusive as possible as well as raising status externally of the client as a Diverse and Inclusive Employer

Tap into personal network and build relationships and liaise with external Awarding D&I organisations to start to work towards accreditations etc.

Establish and set up steering groups

Liaising and advising senior stakeholders within the business on various D&I aspects

This role will play a vital part in changing the culture of the region in embracing D&I activities.  The postholder will have an opportunity to work with the MD of Central region and Head of HR to make a positive change to the region for all individuals.

The embracing of D&I to a traditional construction company will be a challenge.  The postholder will have the ability to deliver the strategy with short-, medium- and long-term goals.  The individual will have the skillset to be about to influence key stakeholders within the region and support the D&I strategy in practice at a local level.

The postholder will be able to work flexibly to achieve the goals but will also need to meet and engage with individuals across the region as and when required.

Ideally educated to degree level but experience with working in D&I is essential.  The successful candidate will have previous experience in creating and delivering a D&I strategy.

Competencies:

Promoting integrity and trust

Entrepreneurial and innovative thinking

Providing purpose and focus

Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders

Leading and adapting to change and transformation

Driving sustainable performance and efficiency

Specialism in Diversity and Inclusion

Good organisational and interpersonal skills

Passionate about D&I and the value it can add to organisations

Takes an evidence-based approach to D&I

On offer for the successful candidates is;

Remote working/attending Regional Offices in Yorkshire and West Midlands when required

Work with a fantastic team and organisation to bring D&I to the forefront of their agenda

Competitive salary and company car/car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

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