Diversity & Inclusion Lead (LGBT Inclusion) London, England
Job description
Location: London or Newbury + *Hybrid Working
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
What you’ll do
As the Diversity & Inclusion Lead (LGBT Inclusion) you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of strategies for our Inclusion For All and Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, with a particular focus on LGBT Inclusion. You will also lead on one of the following intersectional strategic pillars to ensure that we are taking a joined-up approach to D&I:
Attraction and Recruitment- Progression and Retention
- Education and Awareness
Key accountabilities include:
Roadmap Definition: Work with stakeholders to define priorities and the roadmap in line with the broader strategy and strategic pillars.- Stakeholder Alignment: Develop a detailed project plan including key deliverables and timelines, and ensure alignment and engagement with key stakeholders.
- Driving Collaboration: Work with broader business and HR to deliver on actions, project manage deliverables, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Project Management: Proactively communicate progress being made on projects to key stakeholders highlighting key milestones and risks to ensure effective project delivery.
- Strategic Planning: Partnering with cross functional teams to develop cohesive annual plans for the Education and Awareness strategic pillar that takes an intersectional and end to end view.
Who you are
Passion for D&I and good understanding of or affiliation with the specific network with which you partner.- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering on action plans, tracking progress and driving deliverables with a proven track record of impact
- Have experience partnering with a variety of stakeholders and being an SME on D&I
- Ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders while managing competing deliverables and activities
- Experience of navigating a large complex organisation
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
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