Talent & Inclusion Manager

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Talent & Inclusion Manager

Department: People Team

Location: London. Sea Containers

Contact type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: Head of Talent Acquisition

About Ogilvy:

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury's, Argos, , Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard.

In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their 75th anniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world's biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock - now in its 12th year.

The Role :

We are seeking a Talent and Inclusion Manager to join our People team. As the Senior Talent and Inclusion Partner, you'll play a crucial role in nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within our organisation. Your main responsibilities will involve collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop, refine, and implement inclusive hiring strategies across all areas of our business. You'll also cultivate and manage relationships with external DE&I partners to further enrich our hiring practices.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the People team, hiring managers, and the Director of DE&I to advertise, promote, and recruit for vacancies, ensuring a fair and accessible candidate journey. You'll be instrumental in challenging thinking, driving initiatives that support diverse talent acquisition, and promoting our employer brand. By building and maintaining relationships with universities, businesses, and community organisations, you will source diverse talent pipelines and enhance our recruitment efforts. Additionally, you will support our Head of Talent in maintaining candidate engagement and stakeholder involvement throughout the hiring process, ensuring our strategies align with the overall organisational goals.

Responsibilities :

Collaboration :

• Partner with senior stakeholders to enhance and execute inclusive hiring strategies aligned with our organisational goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to help embed DE&I principles into our talent acquisition processes and practices.
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers to foster an inclusive hiring environment.
• Work collaboratively with the People team, hiring managers, and Director of DE&I to advertise, promote, and recruit for vacancies.

External Partnerships :

• Establish and nurture relationships with external DE&I partners, including organisations, networks, and communities, to expand our talent pool and enhance our employer brand.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, businesses, and community organisations to source diverse talent pipelines.

Stakeholder Engagement :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to understand their hiring needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Support the Head of Talent in ensuring that all open positions are effectively managed, and stakeholders are engaged throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure fairness and accessibility throughout the candidate journey.

Candidate Experience and Process Improvement :

• Design and refine interview processes to ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience, incorporating feedback and best practices.
• Implement measures to track and improve key metrics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in inclusive hiring to continuously improve our recruitment strategies.

Requirements :

• Experience and Passion for Inclusive Hiring and DE&I: Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, with a track record of implementing inclusive hiring practices.
• HR Experience: Previous experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related fields, with a deep understanding of recruitment processes and best practices.
• Creative Recruitment Experience: Understanding and experience working across creative and design roles.
• Hiring Across Multiple Departments and Levels: Proven ability to manage recruitment processes across diverse departments and levels within an organisation.
• Excellent Communication and Relationship-Building Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop strategic solutions to enhance our inclusive hiring practices.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and navigate ambiguity with confidence.

Nice to have :

• HR Experience: Previous experience in People focused human resources, with a deep understanding of recruitment processes and best practices

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am - 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they're here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for anyone who wants to work at Ogilvy . We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.