Full-Time EDI Co-ordinator
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity at BDP for an experienced Equality Diversity and Inclusion Co-ordinator to join our team to design and develop initiatives that will translate our plans and strategy into actions that will change our culture.
BDP has created a network of volunteers called BDPBelonging which is led by a group of directors and employees. The network strives to design and help deliver initiatives and policies to embed the behaviours that will make us an inclusive organisation where everyone has a sense of belonging.
BDPBelonging representatives and our local ally groups are your key internal stakeholders, together with our marketing and shared value professionals. You will also engage with external consultants and experts to introduce guidance and best practice to mainstream and embed best practice into all aspects of our day-to-day activities and strategic planning.
The EDI Co-ordinator will be responsible to BDPBelonging for overall performance, guidance and delivery and will work in conjunction with the HR Director and the Principal EDI Lead.
Research and analysis of data to support BDPBelonging in strategic planning to improve the position for each protected characteristic, defining metrics to measure performance against plans and engaging with policy owner will be critical to the success of the role.
About you
Ideally, you will have most of the following:
- Expert knowledge of current and emerging EDI policy, trends, best practice and legislation
- Evidence of working in an advisory capacity with a range of stakeholders
- Play a pivotal part in helping stakeholders to address any challenges they may have around equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced role
- Ability to research, produce reports, analyse statistics, make recommendations, develop and drive SMART action plans
- Ability to adapt and flex to stakeholder needs
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and to influence decision-making that leads to change
- Experience of working with internal Marketing and Communications team to reinforce messages
- Experience of delivering EDI training events
- Experience of compiling and analysing diversity data and trends and running surveys
- Positive attitude, resourceful with a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility
- Passionate about EDI at all levels and ability to work with colleagues to champion our EDI agenda
- High standard of organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of engineers, architects and designers working together to create outstanding ‘places for people’. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.
Our studios are vibrant. We offer thought leadership and inspirational solutions, and we use our engineering ideas to shape design rather than simply implement solutions. We aspire to deliver projects with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet.
BDP offers
BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of our skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a stimulating working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.
To apply
To apply for a role please click apply button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) that outlines your experience with the above job description. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter. No agency or 3rd party applications will be accepted.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the BDP Recruitment System on our website. Direct link to the advert: https://careers.bdp.com/httpscareersbdpcom/972/viewdetails You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) that outlines your experience with the above job description. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter. No agency or 3rd party applications will be accepted.129 total views, 0 today