Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Central London (with hybrid working)

About Us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

We are currently seeking a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager (DEI) to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £52,244 - £56,174 per annum, depending on experience
- 25 days' annual leave per year, increasing with service
- Closure between Christmas and New Year with additional paid holiday
- 7.5% employer's pension contributions
- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
- An interest-free season-ticket loan
- A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
- An employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
- Flexible working options
- Support for learning and development
- Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
- Dependents leave
- Eye tests and glasses
- Therapy treatment

This is an outstanding opportunity for a DEI professional with experience developing and delivering interventions that support understanding of inclusion issues and embedding culture change to join our leading organisation.

DEI is a vital cornerstone for us and we need your expertise to step into this new role to lead and embed our DEI strategies.

Plus, with a brilliant range of benefits and perks at the tips of your fingers, you’ll have everything you need to thrive personally and professionally!

So, if you want to join our incredible organisation as we build a fairer, more sustainable world, then apply today!

The Role

As our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, you will design and deliver our DEI strategies, ensuring their successful implementation and execution.

Developing and project managing our DEI action plan, you will implement initiatives that support open discussions, shared learning and a culture where DEI considerations become fully embedded in all areas of our work.

Collaborating with members of the Equity and Justice Committee, you will support the growth of internal communities in a way that best serves our DEI objectives.

Additionally, you will:

- Provide oversight, monitoring and reporting on key objectives from the DEI strategy
- Develop and support the implementation of our diversity calendar
- Develop resources and programmes that improve understanding of DEI issues
- Assist with developing systems for data collection and analysis
- Co-ordinate the execution of internal and external communications regarding DEI
- Plan, design and manage our social responsibility initiatives

About You

To be considered as our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, you will need:

- Experience in DEI in a professional environment
- Experience promoting, developing and delivering interventions that support understanding of inclusion issues, provide practical tools and are accessible to diverse audiences
- Experience delivering and embedding culture change in organisations
- Experience initiating and implementing Social Responsibility programmes
- Experience of coaching and facilitating conversations and mediation processes
- An understanding of broader HR issues and legislation

The closing date for this role is 10th September 2023.
Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 20th September 2023.

IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time, therefore please ensure that you have the right work set up to be able to participate in IIED activities, e.g. attending virtual meetings.

Other organisations may call this role DEI Manager, EDI Manager, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Equality Manager, Inclusion Manager, EDI Team Lead, or EDI Strategy Manager.

Webrecruit and IIED are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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