Diversity and Inclusion in Grocery Project Manager

4 weeks ago


Sandhurst, United Kingdom GroceryAid Full time

The Charity:
GroceryAid has been the charity for the grocery industry since 1857. It provides free and confidential welfare support to anyone working in the grocery industry, from the first day of their employment. More than 450 of the most well-known grocery retailers and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands support the charity, enabling us to help more than 70,000 people in the last twelve months alone. The charity raises funds through a highly respected yearly events calendar and the D&I in Grocery Programme.


D&I in Grocery Programme:
The programme is delivered and facilitated by GroceryAid, with the support of the Strategy Steering Group and three workstream steering groups, it is a programme truly created for the industry by the industry. With over 100 FMCG partners, it is the largest collaboration of FMCG brands, working towards the common goal to accelerate a truly diverse and inclusive grocery industry. In 2023 the programme provided over 12,562 learning hours across 64 D&I topics. The programme benefits its partners through:
- Tracking tangible progress annually through the new D&I in Grocery Maturity Model
- Shared learning activity across monthly learning labs and cross industry Employee Resource Group (ERG) forums.  Resources within The Partner Hub (programme platform) including podcasts, policies, toolkits and learning content
- A 12-month cross-industry mentoring programme which provides equity and opportunity to historically underrepresented communities
- D&I in Grocery Live unites the industry once a year, at the largest D&I event in the grocery sector
- Connects partners on different topics to share and learn from each other to accelerate their journey

Main purpose of the role:
The role offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the industry’s leading brands reaching over 1.2 million employees across the UK. As a member of the D&I in Grocery team, you will play an integral part in managing the Shared Learning Workstream with the support of the Shared Learning Steering Group. The group consists of industry leaders who provide guidance across all workstream activity and play an active part hosting sessions throughout the year.
 

Main responsibility of the role:
• Manage the Shared Learning steering group and build quality relationships to achieve maximum engagement and participation in workstream related activity
• Project Manage the Shared Learning workstream deliverables
• Building the workstream for the future to ensure it provides value for partners

Shared Learning Steering Group:
• Manage and build relationships with Shared Learning Steering Group members
• Review workstream activity to gain guidance and plan member’s hosting commitments
• Plan and co-ordinate all Steering Group meetings
• Work with Head of programme and Steering Group on yearly workstream review

Shared Learning Workstream:
• Plan workstream activity to create a rolling D&I in Grocery calendar
• Confidently brief and co-ordinate speaker rehearsals for Learning Labs and additional recorded content
• Proactively seek content opportunities from the industry partners to share within the programme
• Run annual content review across the Partner Hub
• Work with Co-ordinator on the Partner Hub, learning content, partner communications and logistics
• Manage special projects. This can range from a variety of activity such as: research, podcasts,
events and toolkits

Project Management:
• Responsible for end-to-end project and event delivery, on time, in scope, to budget and highlighting risks
• Responsible for project governance with steering / subgroups, creating agendas and accurate minutes
• Work with Head of programme on yearly roadmap and succession planning for Chair and Deputy Chair rotations and strategic activity
• Track and achieve KPI’s across the programme scorecard
• Work with marketing team on communication plans to build awareness to achieve KPI’s
• Gather and review feedback for programme improvements and new initiatives
• Update CRM database with key contacts and information

Additional duties:
• Supportive team members across the programme, including support at D&I in Grocery Live event
• When required, attending additional GroceryAid events throughout the year GroceryAid events Calendar
• Be an active member of the D&I community, gaining insight and sharing ideas to benefit the programme

Experience/Skills:
• Proven project management experience
• Experience of gaining trust and building strong stakeholder relationships, including at Director level
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems and review feedback to make improvements and efficiencies
• Presentation and influencing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy whilst working under pressure
• Proficient in using: Microsoft office 365, Zoom, CRM platforms
• A passion/ personal interest in improving Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and beyond
• Event management and / or learning and development content experience (desired not required)

Qualities:
• Highly motivated and results orientated
• Extremely proactive in approach with a curious mindset
• Confident to challenge and bring in new ideas and recommendations

Additional Information:
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: up to £40,000 dependant on experience
• Contractual hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm
• Hybrid working - we work flexibly with two days in the office (always on a Wednesday) in Sandhurst per week and core hours between 10am – 3pm
• Annual Leave of 25 days, plus national public holidays and 3 days over Christmas
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions available)
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance (up to five times your salary)
• Colleague Support Programme (More than just an EAP)
• Flu vaccinations paid for by GroceryAid
• Payment towards eye test and up to £200 for spectacles or contact lenses
• £50 monthly well-being allowance
• Various retail and entertainment discounts
• Weekly peer to peer recognition award
• Free refreshments when in the office
• Free car parking including electric car charging points
• Long service awards

To apply send your full CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for the role. Applications will be reviewed w/c 19th August 2024.

GroceryAid is proud to deliver the D&I in Grocery Programme which is helping us on our own diversity and inclusion journey. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life.



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