ED&I and Wellbeing Manager

ED&I and Wellbeing Manager Birmingham, England

DB Arriva
Full Time Birmingham, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

CrossCountry, operate more of the countries Rail Network than any other train company. With Birmingham at its heartland and HQ, CrossCountry stretch from Aberdeen to Penzance, Stansted to Cardiff, including Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, and Edinburgh.

Owned by Arriva, CrossCountry is the most extensive rail network in Britain and the business plays a vital role in connecting tens of thousands of people to work, leisure and education every day. The one Arriva rail purpose is to connect people to opportunities by providing a reliable and friendly train service. So, there is no better time to join us!

We are looking to recruit an EDI & Wellbeing manager to help shape CrossCountry’s EDI strategy. Are you a professional and highly motivated person, passionate about improving equality, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace? If so, please read on.

We welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. This role is hybrid, 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office/at depot or on the network.

Employee benefits:

  • Hybrid/flexible working schedule
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free Rail Travel on all CrossCountry and Arriva owned train companies.
  • Heavily discounted travel on UK and European trains.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

The purpose of the role

Supporting Crosscountry’s strategy of ‘Being an employer of choice: Respect, encourage and develop a diverse workforce, support its wellbeing and actively consider and address the challenges of the future labour market’.

The successful candidate will review the business’s current practices, and work alongside stakeholders to create the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role will require a level of influence and project management to successfully launch key initiatives and ultimately bring about positive long-term change.

Principle Responsibilities: (These are not exhaustive)

  • Audit CrossCountry’s current policies, procedures, and practices to identify areas of improvement from an EDI perspective.
  • Be the ambassador of EDI, influencing all levels of the workforce to prioritise inclusive practises within their day-to-day work.
  • Lead strategic EDI projects by inputting into key organisational processes, such as induction, talent acquisition (including Early Careers), talent development and talent management through an EDI lens.
  • Work with the recognised Trade Unions through the Joint National Committee’s (JNC) to embed inclusive employment practises.
  • Create the blueprint for the EDI and Wellbeing calendar – identifying key dates of education & celebration, collaborating with external partners on local campaigns.

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training

The Essentials:

  • Experience in the design, delivery, and project management of EDI and/or wellbeing initiatives.
  • Experience with influencing senior managers to create positive change.
  • Experience in data analysis including using data and data analytics to develop and implement solutions.
  • Ability to draw on the experience, knowledge, and skills of others to diagnose, design and implement solutions to EDI challenges across the organisation.
  • Excellent and confident communicator, with experience of event management and facilitation.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with pace.

Desirable:

  • Experience of working in a challenging employee relations environment – with either trade unions or other employee stakeholder groups.
  • CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience.

Closing date for applications: 16th May 2023

We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

ED&I and Wellbeing Manager
DB Arriva

www.arriva.co.uk
Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Company - Public
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