Dignity Respect Champion internal colleagues only

Internal Colleagues Only

Dignity & Respect Champion

FREDIE Values Fairness Respect Equality Diversity Inclusion and Engagement

Location All regions and office locations

AmcoGiffen is proud to announce the launch of our 2025 Dignity & Respect Workplan. To help embed our D&I FREDIE values across our organisation we are seeking dedicated Dignity & Respect Champions. These champions will play a vital role in creating and nurturing an inclusive culture and working environment that values and respects all colleagues.

PURPOSE

The purpose of Dignity & Respect (D&R) Champions is to contribute to the delivery of AmcoGiffens Dignity & Respect 2025 workplan fostering an environment where everyone feels equal valued safe and respected.

Regional D&R Champions will work within one of our dedicated company forums Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Women at AmcoGiffen or Your Voice Matters to embed our company values.

Our SPIRIT values represent professional conduct at work whereas the FREDIE values represent how we treat one another. Together these corporate values represent our behaviours and help shape a more inclusive work environment for everyone.

The aim of our Dignity & Respect workplan is to:

• Ensure that everyone understands their responsibilities to create an inclusive workplace culture outlining expected behaviours of all colleagues in line with SPIRIT and FREDIE values
• Reduce bullying and harassment (including sexual harassment) & discrimination in the workplace by ensuring everyone understands unacceptable behaviours
• Empower colleagues to challenge inappropriate behaviours
• Commit to lifelong learning around D&I
• Ensure all colleagues are aware of the process to report any inappropriate behaviours and where to access support
• Create an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel safe
• Encourage colleagues to become D&R Champions

CHAMPIONS

• D&R Champions provide safe support to an immediate situation by listening and signposting colleagues experiencing issues to relevant support available
• Support the forums (D&I Women at AmcoGiffen & Your Voice Matters) with campaign activities and associated Dignity & Respect workplan objectives
• Stand up and challenge disrespectful or inappropriate behaviours that do not reflect our FREDIE values
• Act as good role model by treating other people with respect particularly those who are less able to stand up for themselves
• Undertake the Empowering Difference workshop
• Speak up about dignity and respect to improve the workplace culture

SKILLS

• Approachable: Creating a safe environment for open communication
• Impartial: Maintain neutrality to build trust with colleagues
• Nonjudgemental: Approach situations without biases or preconceived notions
• Confidential: Respecting the privacy of the individual being supported
• Empathetic: Demonstrating understanding and compassion
• Skilled Listener: Practice active listening and empathy
• Trustworthy: Building trust through consistent and reliable behaviour
• Patient: Allowing individuals to express their feelings and experiences at their own pace

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advocacy: Promote a culture of dignity and respect throughout the organisation by advocating for inclusive practices and behaviours
• Support & Guidance: Serve as a point of contact for colleagues to discuss issues or concerns in the workplace providing or seeking further support and guidance as needed
• Feedback & Reporting: Gather feedback from colleagues regarding workplace culture and any incidents of inappropriate behaviours or discrimination any barriers women may face or any ideas and suggestions for improvement and report findings to the appropriate forums or HR for further action
• Community Building: Foster a sense of community and belonging by assisting with organising events and initiatives that are relevant to the forums
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track the effectiveness of initiatives ensuring continuous improvement based on feedback and best practices
• Role Modelling: Exemplify the FREDIE values in all interactions setting a positive example for colleagues
• Education & Training: Support the forums with organising and facilitating workshops training sessions and discussions on topics relevant to the associated forums. Assist in the development of resources such as toolkits or guides to help colleagues understand and practice dignity and respect in the workplace.
• Collaboration: Work with other D&R Champions in the different forums accredited organisations relevant to each forum the HR team and leadership team to align initiatives and share best practices across the organisation.

Engagement Expectations

All D&R Champions are expected to actively participate in the forums and contribute to the initiatives in line with the Dignity & Respect workplan aligned to the forum they choose. Your engagement is vital in promoting a culture of dignity respect and inclusivity throughout AmcoGiffen.

Our Forums

The Diversity & Inclusion Forum

Our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Forum is focused on nurturing a supportive place of work which allows you to bring your whole self to work every day whilst celebrating the diversity of the communities we live and work in. Being a Dignity & Respect Champion for the D&I forum you will:

• Contribute to our Dignity & Respect workplan helping to ensure all colleagues are aware of their responsibilities to create an inclusive culture and empowering colleagues to challenge inappropriate behaviours.
• Shape & deliver our Lets Learn About Sessions looking at Race Equality Pride LGBTQ awareness and Gender Identity & Gender discrimination.
• Work with the Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident and other accreditations
• Contribute towards our Investors in Diversity Accreditation

Women at AmcoGiffen Forum

Our Women at AmcoGiffen Forum is dedicated to Empowering our People to Thrive offering support and development opportunities to female colleagues. Being a Dignity & Respect Champion for the Women at AmcoGiffen forum you will:

• Create a safe space for females in the workplace
• Provide support and guidance for female colleagues
• Offer mentoring & development opportunities to allow females to thrive in their careers at AmcoGiffen
• Ensure equal opportunities and adequate facilities and resources are in place for females in the workplace.
• Host information & support sessions for female colleagues
• Attend STEM and Careers Events
• Contribute towards our Investors in Diversity Accreditation

Your Voice Matters Forum

The Your Voice Matters forum provides a voice for colleagues to share their thoughts and ideas on how to improve the workplace and create a safe and inclusive culture.

Being a Dignity & Respect champion for the Your Voice Matters forum you will:

• Gather feedback from colleagues regarding any concerns in the workplace
• Present ideas and suggestions for improvement to the managing director & HR director
• Act as a voice for colleagues to have their ideas suggestions and comments heard by the Leadership team
• Signpost colleagues to relevant information or support
• Feedback business and people updates and company and forum initiatives to colleagues

Your Commitment

Being a D&R Champion is not a big time commitment away from your job role and should be integrated throughout your daily activities as you engage in the regions you work in to gather feedback from colleagues and promote D&R activities that colleagues can participate in.

D&R champions will be expected to actively participate in the relevant forum meetings and contribute outside of these meetings to the actions and initiatives as part of the forum.

Colleagues are actively encouraged to become D&R Champions and will not be disadvantaged in any way by expressing interest or volunteering to be a forum member. D&R champions will have full support from their line manager senior manager and relevant operations director or department head to take part in forum activities.

Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of highquality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is proactively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or nonmembership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager