Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager

If you are excited by the prospect of joining a small but well established Diversity & Inclusion function then this role will be perfect for you. This fast growing global law firm are looking for a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will shape and implement the D&I strategy for London and across Europe. In addition, you will act as a role model for the business and source of knowledge. This is a permanent role and will report into the Global Diversity Director. This is a terrific opportunity to collaborate within a global team as well as with senior stakeholders and management.

Some of the duties will include the following (however, please contact me for a full and detailed job description):

• Set and implement the D&I strategy and advise management on strategic priorities.

• Assist in devising action plans and targets to measure progress.

• Work closely with the Director of Global Diversity and the wider team globally to ensure collaboration and knowledge sharing between the teams.

• Involvement in/take the lead on D&I projects (including a focus on career development and increasing diversity within the senior leadership teams).

• Network with other industry professionals and share best practice and new ideas.

• Build and manage a set of Diversity data that can be shared with clients and for internal reporting and external benchmarking purposes.

• Develop and implement initiatives specifically geared to impact development, retention and promotion of women, LGBTQ+, and racial/ethnic associates, including assessing and leveraging trends.

• Lead DE&I Focus group.

• Represent the firm by serving as a direct resource to internal and external clients on DE&I matters

• Contribute to the development and implementation of DE&I curricula and programming

• Provide expertise and support to existing and new mentoring programs to increase mentoring opportunities.

• Advise relevant committees, with respect to DE&I initiatives, including but not limited to, participating in committee meetings and conducting relevant research and analyses.

• Monitor current diversity trends, articles, reports, and benchmarks used in the legal industry, financial sector, and comparable professions.

• Experience of working in a Diversity and Inclusion role at Management level

• The ability to drive forward the strategy and deliver creative ideas and solutions.

• The ability to quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships.

• Demonstrable maturity, professionalism and gravitas.

• Act as a role model for the organisation and source of knowledge.

• Work with others in a collaborative and solutions focused manner to achieve necessary outcomes.