Head of Diversity, Equity

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

We recognise that to thrive as a law firm, we need difference. Difference of thought and perspective, difference in perception and approaches to challenges. We firmly believe that equality of opportunity and valuing diversity are key to the successful delivery of our strategy.

Our ambition is to build a diverse workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. We take an iterative approach to our work and are proud of progress we’ve made; you can read about some of our recent successes in our Impact Report and learn more about our approach here.
- The role- Main responsibilities- Collaborate with colleagues in the People Executive, and across the business, to embed diversity, equity and inclusion best practice.
- Work closely with the leadership team / Partnership, ensuring accountability at a senior level. This includes delivery against divisional action plans and the firm’s race equity and inclusion in best practice.
- Utilise data, measurement, employee feedback, and external benchmarking to meaningfully track progress against our commitments. Own the DE&I aspects of the firm’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and reporting.
- Research and implement new actions and activities that will further diversity, equity inclusion and wellbeing across the firm. Manage relationships with external specialists and organisations.
- Identify thought leadership, client, and supplier engagement opportunities; communicate our ambitions and progress internally and externally.
- Identify and address barriers to inclusion within our structures, and contribute to the development of policies and procedures which prioritise DE&I.
- Consult with members of employee-led inclusion networks and other internal stakeholders to maximise engagement and ensure a consistently inclusive employee experience.
- Develop ways to recognise inclusive behaviours and reward colleague contributions to the firm’s DE&I efforts.
- Continue to develop our firmwide approach to mental health and wellbeing
- This role has one direct report - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
- Skills and qualifications- An advocate of the benefits of diversity in business.
- Able to build relationships quickly and lead / influence effectively - able to demonstrate significant impact through previous DE&I or equivalent roles.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic vision; demonstrated ability to translate data and other insights into meaningful actions.
- Highly motivated and able to demonstrate progress whilst managing multiple priorities.
- Insight into the dynamics of a Partnership culture and able to confidently facilitate change within that model.
- An approachable, collaborative, and flexible style, and excellent communication skills.
- Equal opportunitiesOur approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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