Senior DEI Manager
Senior DEI Manager
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Job Description
Company Description
Depop is the communitypowered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy sell and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular redefining fashion consumption. Founded in 2011 the company is headquartered in London with offices in New York and Manchester and in 2021 became a whollyowned subsidiary of out more at
Our mission is to make fashion circular and to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome no matter who they are or where theyre from. Just as our platform connects people globally we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users. Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing employment opportunities without regard to age ethnicity religion or belief gender identity sex sexual orientation disability pregnancy or maternity marriage and civil partnership or any other protected status. Were continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.
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The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Manager of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to lead and evolve our DEI strategy both internally and externally. This pivotal role will drive initiatives that promote inclusivity equity and representation across our workforce and marketplace while maintaining a close connection to our partners at Etsy to align our efforts as a subsidiary with their broader social impact framework.
Reporting to the VP of People Culture & Impact you will collaborate closely with leadership Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and various departments to embed DEI principles into all aspects of our operations and culture.
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy aligned with Depops mission and Impact Goals focusing on Employee DEI and DEI amongst our Marketplace in alignment with Etsys social impact framework. Provide expert consultancy and input to programs across Depop to further embed inclusion into our evergreen work and business accelerators as it relates to employee engagement development and retention.
Internal Programs: Design and oversee programs aimed at increasing diverse representation fostering an inclusive workplace and improving retention development and progression for underrepresented communities (URC) at Depop including initiatives to achieve targets in global headcount for underrepresented ethnicities and underrepresented gender identities in our engineering and data teams by the end of 2028.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Support and expand ERGs providing guidance resources and advocacy to empower these groups to selfgovern and enhance employee engagement and belonging. Oversee the application election and training of ERG leads while tracking and delivery of key projects that contribute to the programs success.
Training and Development: Implement educational programs and workshops to raise awareness and equip employees and leadership with tools to foster an inclusive environment in partnership with Depops learning and development strategy.
Policy Development: Collaborate with the People team to review and recommend company policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion and comply with relevant legislation.
Marketplace DEI: Collaborate with Marketing Product Customer Experience and Legal teams to ensure Depops platform is a diverse and inclusive place to buy and sell driving more equitable access to opportunities.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of DEI initiatives regularly reporting progress to stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on DEI matters providing expert advice and fostering a culture of accountability. Drive transparent and effective communication regarding program progress flags and decisions including collaborating with the PCI team on programmatic communications.
External Partnerships: Build relationships with external organisations and communities to stay informed on best practices and act as a spokesperson to actively position Depop as a leader in DEI within the industry and support a diverse pipeline of talent into the organisation.
Accessibility: Collaborate across teams to uplevel Depops approach to accessibility both internally and externally supporting programs and building resources for Depops disabled and neurodiverse employees sellers and buyers.
About you:
Experience: Proven track record of leading DEI initiatives preferably within the tech or fashion industries with a deep understanding of the UK and US contexts.
Leadership: Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and crossfunctional teams to drive organizational change.
Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills capable of facilitating sensitive conversations and delivering impactful presentations.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis to inform strategy and measure program effectiveness.
Cultural Competency: Deep connection with diverse communities and a profound understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by underrepresented groups.
Project Management: Proven experience in program management. Work independently to define and contain complex problems prioritise effectively and deliver quickly.
Passion: A genuine commitment to Depops mission and values with a passion for creating inclusive environments
Additional Information
Health Mental Wellbeing
PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa
Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space
Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support
Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting
Work/Life Balance:
25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days
1 companywide day off per quarter
Impact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteering
Fully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.
Flexible Working: MyMode hybridworking model with Flex Office Based and Remote options *role dependant
All offices are dogfriendly
Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countries
Family Life:
18 weeks of paid parental leave for fulltime regular employees
IVF leave shared parental leave and paid emergency parent/carer leave
Learn Grow:
Budgets for conferences learning subscriptions and more
Mentorship and programmes to upskill employees
Your Future:
Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)
Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earnings
Depop Extras:
Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.
Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
