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Role summary/purpose of job Reporting into the D&I Engagement Manager, the Specialist will work as part of the global D&I and wellbeing team. They will support the team to deliver on our diversity and inclusion and wellbeing priorities and deliverables with a focus on client and external organisation engagement ensuring we maximise our efficiency, organisation, and impact in this space. Function Overview The HR Function delivers all HR services across the firm and works closely with all Practice Groups and Business Services to deliver against our core global people strategy and key priorities of providing a culture we care about; outstanding career development; an inclusive working environment; and a rewarding deal for all. We promote a culture of continuous improvement and embrace innovative ways of working to ensure we keep pace and remain competitive within the rapidly evolving market we operate within. We aim to deliver an exceptional and consistent Freshfields people experience. The HR Global Expert teams work directly with the business and with HR Business Partners to provide the right tools and frameworks to drive the people priorities through a regional based team. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) has been identified as one of the Firm's top priorities. The D&I team are responsible for driving the firms D&I strategy, activities, and programming, in collaboration with leadership and colleagues globally. Key requirements (Communication/skills/experience) Have a sound understanding of the firm’s D&I and wellbeing engagement strategy with clients and external organisationsCoordinate responses to global client requests, including complex data requests, working to ensure we are as efficient and impactful as possible. Responsible for data review, reporting and analysis and drafting of narrative responsesProvide reporting and insights to leadership and D&I/HR colleagues on trends and volume of requests and engagement with clients and external organisationsLiaise with external organisations and communicate opportunities for colleagues. First point of contact for key external global organisationsBuild out and standardise our client and communications toolkit and ensure this is kept up to date (e.g., client deck, pitch guidance etc.)Collaborate and coordinate with Marketing Business Development (MBD), Responsible Business and HR colleagues to deliver on our D&I programming and priorities including organising events and communicationsSupport the D&I Engagement Manager with the delivery of the prioritisation strategy of award submissions, and draft award submissions responsesKeep up to date with market research and best practice on D&I and wellbeing Essential Expertise in diversity and inclusion, ideally in a legal or professional services environmentAbility to multi-task and effectively prioritiseStrong IT skills, including Excel and PowerPointAbility to critically examine data and draw out insightsStrong interpersonal and impactful communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholdersStrong attention to detailAbility to demonstrate judgement and navigate complex, sensitive mattersAble to collaborate well with other teams in HR and MBD and across the firm more broadly Desirable Experience of using HR Systems in particular Workday Freshfields Overview Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be. The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Being Freshfields principles, outlined below: we show respect to everyone we are there for one another we are open with each other we are positive role models We think and work globally - we don’t just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn’t just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate. Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. Inclusion Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.