Diversity & Inclusion Partner (24 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description:

(COMPANY NAME) fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people's varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join (COMPANY NAME), where every voice matters.

The Position

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive local Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (D,E&I) strategy that aligns with our global strategy and addresses the specific needs and challenges of our UK organisation.

Skillfully navigating our global organisation to understand the DE&I landscape both globally and locally. Weaving a thread through global and/or local networked groups which span a spectrum of DE&I topics.

Taking an insight-led approach to architect, deliver and drive the UK strategy, and develop engaging and impactful communications to engage and inspire our people. Ultimately achieving outcomes which reflect our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and truly making a clear and measurable impact.

This is a 2-year fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:
* Strategy Development: Develop a comprehensive local DE&I strategy that aligns with the global strategy and addresses the specific needs and challenges of the UK organisation
* Training and Education: Develop where needed, and oversee the implementation of DE&I training programs and initiatives, ensuring employees are educated on topics such as unconscious bias, cultural competence, and inclusive leadership.
* Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Encourage and support the formation and activities of ERGs, providing a platform for employees to connect, share experiences, and contribute to DE&I efforts.
* Partnership and Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as global and local DE&I colleagues, People & Culture (HR), leadership teams, and employee representatives, to embed DE&I principles and mindset across all levels of the organisation.
* Communication: Develop, implement and iterate an engaging communication strategy to bring our people along on this DE&I journey, and inspire active participation. Ensure good connection between the implementation of the strategy & outcomes across all employee resource groups.
* Measurement and Reporting: Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, regularly reporting on the impact of DE&I initiatives to senior leadership.
* Working towards an outcome where the organisation achieves both internal recognition, and external accreditation for being a leader in DE&I. Ensuring ROI, a clear benefit for our organisational brand, and most importantly a clear impact for our people.
* Leadership Understanding - Coach leadership teams on the sensitivity of ED&I topics and ensure they embed ED&I in their outcomes.

Your Profile:
* Proven experience in developing and implementing impactful DE&I strategies, with sustainable outcomes.
* In depth knowledge of DE&I best practices and trends.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
* Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience in measuring and reporting on DE&I initiatives is preferred.

Your application:

To apply please kindly upload your current CV

We are looking forward to your application as the future Diversity & Inclusion Partner at (COMPANY NAME)!

Who we are

At (COMPANY NAME), more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

(COMPANY NAME) offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. (COMPANY NAME) promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at (COMPANY NAME) UK. (COMPANY NAME) is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of (COMPANY NAME).

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of (COMPANY NAME) Products Ltd. At (COMPANY NAME) Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants' requests with care. At (COMPANY NAME) difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work