EDI Manager

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference and driving forward positive changeHere at SSCL, we know that our biggest asset is our people. We have created the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager role, to drive forward the initiatives already underway as part of SSCLs wider social value agenda.Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy strives to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected and encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. We are wholly committed to this vision. You will work collaboratively with senior leadersand other collaborators across the business to embed and deliver the programme initiatives, maximising the positive impact of increasing EDI across the organisation. With a focus on our values and behaviours, you will be the culture champion across all facetsof intersecting diversity. A key success factor is the ability to accelerate diversity within SSCL, improving gender balance will be a key focus along with projects and initiatives to support other key identity markers such as ethnicity, disability and sexualorientation.The role will sit within the SSCL HR team reporting to the HR Director with a dotted line to the Sopra Steria UK D&I Manager.Hybrid working, with candidates ideally located in Newport or NewcastleWhat you will be doing:

• Supporting managers with how we assess people and make selection decisions such as recruitment, promotions, training, projects to build a more diverse workforce, challenging bias.
• Work with managers to support them in putting into practice the learning they have received on Leading Inclusively and Recruiting for Success
• Use the results of the annual Great Place to Work survey to highlight the areas of focus and where we need to inspire change
• Working with the Social Value Manager and Learning & Development to develop links with schools and colleges in the communities where we operate targeting areas with lower socioeconomic status
• Develop and propose new initiatives such as a recruitment drive aimed at under represented groups such as those with disabilities
• Active involvement and promotion of the inclusion networks suggesting better ways to bring the networks to SSCL, increasing engagement, relevance and access
• Support talent management activities that are aimed at promoting under represented groups such as Women in Leadership, Female and Ethnic Minority mentoring programmes
• Support the established SSCL coaching cafes, increasing their reach, tracking progress, success stories and helping to continue to evolve the programme
• Provide regular reporting to senior leaders on progress and aid business understanding
• Work with SSCLs executive team as D&I advocates. Support and provide counsel to them in their roles and encourage their sponsorship of initiatives.

What youll bring:

• Experience of working in and around EDI or Social Value
• Tried and tested project manager experience delivering successful people / culture change programmes.
• Exemplary organisation skills with strong presentation and reporting capability
• An analytical mind, comfortable with bringing commercial insights
• Credible relationship builder - builds strong partnerships with internal partners
• Excellent communicator - able to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels of the business.
• Fluent in business English (written and spoken) crucial
• Ability to make timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters and display excellent judgement and initiative when required.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you!Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newport, with some travel requiredSecurity Clearance Level: SC Internal Recruiter: AmySalary: Up to £55k depending on experienceBenefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fundAlthough this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.Loved reading about this job and want to know more about usSSCL is a leader in critical business support services for the largest Government departments, Defence, Police and CITB across the UK. We provide digital solutions and Innovation and Advisory Services to improve end to end employee services including HR& Payroll, Finance, Procurement, Pensions Administration and Resourcing Services - enhancing the customer experience, enabling smarter public services.We employ more than 3,000 people who, with their in-depth client knowledge and our collaborative approach, sit at the heart of our business strategy. SSCL operates at size and scale across the UK Public Sector and has already delivered savings c£400 million- providing more funds for front line public services.

Keyskills :
DiversityEqualityInclusion