Your new company
You will be working for a global law firm in Central London.
This role will operate on a hybrid working model with the expectation to be in their London offices 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days as WFH.
Your new role
You will be working as a DE&I Specialist on an initial 12 month fixed term contract.
This particular role will focus on implementing a plan for engaging their people and external partners that support the firm's DE&I vision, values and strategy. The company are seeking a DE&I specialist or a comms and engagement specialist with DE&I experience with the ability to action a clear engagement plan, the creativity to communicate effectively and the motivation to deliver the plan to the highest standards. You will support the delivery of the firm's DE&I strategy across all groups and geographies (International coverage) which will position the firm as a truly inclusive global business law firm.
Some duties will include:
Communications:
- Manage the DE&I Engagement Plan, working closely with the Communications and Responsible Business teams and international People Networks to ensure DE&I key dates, reporting deadlines, and events and awards are marked, both internally and externally.
- Align people network communication plans with the DE&I engagement plan to ensure that we have a drumbeat of engagement around DE&I
- Manage and take accountability for the practical implementation and rollout of said plans and evaluating critical success factors.
- Manage the International DE&I intranet site, driving people to keep up to date with DE&I initiatives
- Manage the production of internal DE&I news, videos, presentations and other content, including copywriting, editing, proof reading and working with external design agencies. Integrating with digital, social and PR plans as appropriate, and always ensuring brand-alignment.
Data & Insights:
- Lead on delivery of DE&I reporting and insights (i.e. Executive reports, external commitments and other mandatory reporting).
Benchmarks, commitments and awards:
- Support our people networks with benchmarking communications activity.
- Draft and enter DE&I awards submissions on behalf of the company. Coordinate applications for Regional DE&I awards, sharing applications and information for optimal impact across the company globally
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will have previous experience with implementing company wide projects, specifically DE&I.
Ideally you will have previous experience in the legal sector however this is not essential.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive an annual salary of between £55,000 - £60,000 depending on previous experience
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk