Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Manager

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom CMS Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Manager at CMS. Based in any of our locations, we offer hybrid working for this exciting role.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

As engagement throughout the partnership is increasing and the work we do is expanding, this position is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in driving the DEIB agenda across our global network. You will help lead and deliver our newly refreshed strategic central DEIB strategy, shape and implement localised plans in our international locations and support local leadership deliver their DEIB objectives. The first and only law firm to be ISO certified for its DEIB achievements, you will join a dynamic and ambitious team focused on delivering impact.

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

  • To lead on the development and implementation of localised DEIB plans for our international regions (Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia)
  • To support the international leaders in delivering the firm's DEIB objectives
  • To support the Head of DEIB in shaping and delivering sub DEIB agenda plans
  • To lead on the implementation of the firm's various DEIB plans through the employee life cycle
  • To collaborate with the Policy Lead to help ensure our policies support greater inclusion and belonging
  • To work with the L&D Team to shape the DEIB curriculum and create content
About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

  • Strong expertise in DEIB including sub-agendas, challenges, current trends
  • Experience of designing and delivering localised evidence-based DEIB strategies in an international context
  • Experience in using and analysing data to identify gaps/trends, inform DEIB strategies and measure impact
  • Experience of building relationships, managing and engaging with a multitude of stakeholders including at senior level to grow engagement and deliver change
  • Good understanding of Learning & Development and Policies in the context of DEIB
What's in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

  • Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
  • Flexible, hybrid working policy
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
  • Holiday exchange scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field.

As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.

When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don't feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break.

We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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