Senior Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Job Title: Senior Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Department: People
Reporting to: Chief People Officer
Job Location: London / hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent

The Firm
HFW is a global, sector-focused law firm. We have over 700 lawyers working across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. We take a progressive approach to our roles in commercial business – thinking creatively and pragmatically to support our clients.

Whether we are solving complex issues within the construction, aviation or shipping industries, or providing advice across insurance, commodities and energy we are specialist lawyers here to add value to our clients. We think about the commercial solution first, and then underpin our advice with a solid foundation of legal expertise.

The Department
The Global People Team comprises HR Business Partners, along with specialists in the areas of Learning & Development, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Early Careers and HR Systems. The Diversity and Inclusion team is led by the Senior D&I Manager with support from a team of two based in London and Singapore.

Key Responsibilities
● Design, manage and implement the firm's global Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy.
● Define commercial D&I objectives and appropriate measures to assess the firm's performance against specific D&I targets and KPIs.
● Collaborate with senior leadership, partner champions, and Business Service Heads to manage key global D&I projects, such as D&I action plans and wellbeing programmes,
● Oversee the activities and deliverables of each of the firm's six D&I networks, namely: gender, LGBTQ+, race and ethnicity, disability/neurodiversity, social mobility and healthy minds.
● Manage global D&I campaigns, including Mental Health Awareness Week, World Mental Health Day, International Women's Day, and International Men's Day.
● Oversee an internal network of D&I champions (including partner champions) to implement key elements of the global D&I strategy across HFW's global network.
● Work with partners and other D&I champions in their roles as chair/co-chairs of internal committees and networks, such as the Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Gender Equality Networks co-chairs, and Ethnicity network chair.
● Liaise with clients and suppliers to promote D&I initiatives and engage with new clients and suppliers.
● Serve as the main contact for external D&I partners, such as the Mindful Business Charter for mental health projects and the Brokerage CityLink for social mobility.
● Handle external and internal communications for the firm on D&I, with support from the Communications team.
● Respond to external requests for information and submissions, such as client requests and the Social Mobility Employer Index submission.
● Prepare reports on the firm's D&I strategy, objectives and performance as required.
● Attend relevant external events and activities.
● Attend Board meetings.
● Manage the D&I budget.
● Maintain D&I content for the website, intranet, firm brochures, etc.
● Act as an ambassador for the firm
● Through effective use of an external network and research, suggest new innovative D&I initiatives to further the firm's efforts.
● Joint line management of the Corporate Responsibility Manager in the Singapore office, and Corporate Responsibility Executive in the London office.
● Any other ad hoc duties as may be required.

Key Skills & Experience Required
● At least five years' previous D&I experience in an international professional services firm.
● A track record for delivery of impactful D&I initiatives.
● Commercial outlook.
● Results-oriented.
● Consultative.
● Excellent communication skills and a flair for delivering presentations and leading meetings.
● Ability to manage internal and external relationships.
● Ability to manage remote team members.
● Excellent organisational skills.
● Professional demeanour.
● High levels of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy.
● Flexible with regard to working hours (normal working hours are seven working hours between 9.30am and 5.30pm, but the role will require work outside those hours for events and other initiatives).

Additional Information
Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

HFW operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Recruitment agencies should not submit CVs unless they are part of the PSL and have been engaged regarding this specific vacancy.