Closing Date: Monday 22nd December
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas
About the role:
Do you want to influence how it feels to work at Boots now and in the future Working alongside the Head of DEI this hands-on role is key to enabling and embedding an inclusive colleague experience where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and valued for their contribution. Working within our ESG Centre of Excellence this role is part of a dedicated team delivering brilliant work every day. The role will work with stakeholders to directly manage and implement inclusion initiatives as well as leading the business resource group community and managing external partnerships in support of our inclusion ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:
DEI agenda
Partner with wider business teams to embed equity and inclusion into core processes and everyday ways of working
Take ownership of planning and delivering specific projects and initiatives
Collect and analyse data and track and report on progress toward goals.
Act as an expert point of contact advising the business on relevant DEI themes as appropriate.
Using internal and external insights support the development of our DEI agenda and plan
Business Resource Groups (BRGs):
Act as DEI first point of contact for UK&I BRG chairs and co-chairs
Work closely with BRG leads to deliver relevant initiatives.
Support BRGs to raise awareness and demonstrate their impact.
Facilitate Community of Practice meetings and lead team meetings.
Strategic Partnerships:
Acting as the key point of contact maintain and develop strategic external partnerships.
Coordinate DEI related campaigns to drive awareness and improve engagement with colleagues and customers.
Collaborate across teams to coordinate index and benchmarking submissions and accreditation applications.
What youll need to have:
An ability to demonstrate an understanding of complex issues that contribute to societal inequities.
An awareness and understanding of relevant employment law eg The Equality Act 2010
An ability to understand and interpret the external and internal DEI operating context
Excellent communication skills.
Project management skills and the ability to work autonomously prioritise and deliver to timescales.
Ability to analyse data and generate insights to inform initiatives
Ability to work cross-functionally and in partnership with other teams.
Continuous improvement mindset
Pragmatism resilience and tenacity are key.
It would be great if you also have:
Previous experience in delivering or contributing to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Generalist knowledge of HR and the employee lifecycle
Why Boots:
At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
Our benefits:
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and more.
Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at (Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate)
Whats next:
If your application is successful our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion youll be notified by email.
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Keywords
DEI DIVERSITY INCLUSION
Required Experience:
Manager
Closing Date: Monday 22nd DecemberLocation: NottinghamContract: PermanentRecruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-LyasAbout the role:Do you want to influence how it feels to work at Boots now and in the future Working alongside the Head of DEI this hands-on role is key to enabling and embedding an ...
Closing Date: Monday 22nd December
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas
About the role:
Do you want to influence how it feels to work at Boots now and in the future Working alongside the Head of DEI this hands-on role is key to enabling and embedding an inclusive colleague experience where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and valued for their contribution. Working within our ESG Centre of Excellence this role is part of a dedicated team delivering brilliant work every day. The role will work with stakeholders to directly manage and implement inclusion initiatives as well as leading the business resource group community and managing external partnerships in support of our inclusion ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:
DEI agenda
Partner with wider business teams to embed equity and inclusion into core processes and everyday ways of working
Take ownership of planning and delivering specific projects and initiatives
Collect and analyse data and track and report on progress toward goals.
Act as an expert point of contact advising the business on relevant DEI themes as appropriate.
Using internal and external insights support the development of our DEI agenda and plan
Business Resource Groups (BRGs):
Act as DEI first point of contact for UK&I BRG chairs and co-chairs
Work closely with BRG leads to deliver relevant initiatives.
Support BRGs to raise awareness and demonstrate their impact.
Facilitate Community of Practice meetings and lead team meetings.
Strategic Partnerships:
Acting as the key point of contact maintain and develop strategic external partnerships.
Coordinate DEI related campaigns to drive awareness and improve engagement with colleagues and customers.
Collaborate across teams to coordinate index and benchmarking submissions and accreditation applications.
What youll need to have:
An ability to demonstrate an understanding of complex issues that contribute to societal inequities.
An awareness and understanding of relevant employment law eg The Equality Act 2010
An ability to understand and interpret the external and internal DEI operating context
Excellent communication skills.
Project management skills and the ability to work autonomously prioritise and deliver to timescales.
Ability to analyse data and generate insights to inform initiatives
Ability to work cross-functionally and in partnership with other teams.
Continuous improvement mindset
Pragmatism resilience and tenacity are key.
It would be great if you also have:
Previous experience in delivering or contributing to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Generalist knowledge of HR and the employee lifecycle
Why Boots:
At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
Our benefits:
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and more.
Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at (Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate)
Whats next:
If your application is successful our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion youll be notified by email.
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Keywords
DEI DIVERSITY INCLUSION
Required Experience:
Manager
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