Inclusion & Engagement Partner

**Join the Arriva Rail Services Team as an Inclusion & Engagement Partner**

**Organisation;** Arriva Rail Services

**Reporting into;**Head of HR

**Contract;**Permanent

**Hours;**37.5 hours per week

**Location;**York, Derby or Crewe (hybrid working pattern)

**About Us**:
Our Rail Services division supports Grand Central (GC), an open access train operator linking the North East and West Yorkshire with London, Arriva TrainCare (ATC), a growing train maintenance company, Arriva Road Transport Services (ARTS), the rail replacement operator within the Arriva Group and more recently we welcomed RTS Infrastructure (RTS), a specialist provider of rail depot and infrastructure services, offering end-to-end solutions from design and construction to maintenance, stabling and rolling stock servicing.

Across all of our businesses, we pride ourselves on delivering in the industry, and ensuring that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

**The Role**:
We are seeking a passionate and strategic **Inclusion & Engagement Partner** to lead and embed inclusive practices across our Rail Services division. This specialist role is designed to strengthen the employee experience through leadership of inclusion, engagement and benefits initiatives. You’ll shape impactful programmes, build meaningful partnerships, and use insight to drive measurable change.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Lead the design and delivery of a clear engagement and inclusion strategy across Rail Services.
- Build internal networks and sponsor new EDI initiatives.
- Strengthen external partnerships with EDI organisations and lead the introduction and roll out of Employee Resource Groups.
- Own all engagement initiatives, driving consistency, innovation, and measurable outcomes.
- Manage the full employee survey cycle, from planning and launch to analysis and action tracking.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to embed EDI principles into attraction, recruitment, and onboarding.
- Use workforce insights and data to identify opportunities and risks, recommending inclusive initiatives.
- Represent Arriva Rail Services at community and recruitment events to strengthen our employer brand.
- Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and feedback sessions to enhance employee experience.
- Monitor market trends and best practices in engagement, inclusion, and benefits.
- Full job description available on request_

**What You Bring**:
A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivery, they will thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment, showing resilience, adaptability, and creativity.

A high level of personal integrity and a commitment to building inclusive workplaces are essential.

Experience working in a multi-site unionised environment is a plus. Experience with survey platforms and HR data tools is desirable too.

**What We Offer**

We’re committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our people. As well as a competitive salary, as part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including:

- Free access to Headspace Premium for employees and up to five family members or friends.
- Cycle to Work scheme to support sustainable commuting.
- Death in service benefit.
- Free physiotherapy sessions to support physical wellbeing.
- Access to the Aviva Digicare+ App for digital health services.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.
- Free eye tests and contributions towards prescription glasses.
- Exclusive discounts through 'The Village' on a wide range of retailers.
- Access to the Optima Workplace Wellbeing App for holistic health support.

Ready to start your next journey?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting our growing Rail Services Division, we want to hear from you

**_ Let’s build the future together_**
- At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success..._