Diversity and Inclusion Manager - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and belonging for both our employees and guests, and we are looking for someone who shares this vision to join us as Inclusion & Diversity Manager.

Collaborating with Executive members, Senior Leaders, the governing I &D board made up of team across the organisation, and employee resource groups, you will drive the delivery of business-focused outcomes. 

Working closely with the Culture & Wellbeing Manager to bring the inclusion and diversity and wellbeing areas together to drive an integrated approach to employee well-being and engagement so together you will establish and nourish good working practices that ensures all team members have a voice including creating and supporting employee networks, educating, celebrating, and creating awareness via annual organised events.

Your Opportunity:
To learn, develop and become an expert in a key area of the business by:
- Contributing to defining specific inclusion and diversity priorities and targets.
- Collaborating with senior leaders and directors to plan and facilitate activities that support the company's commitment to inclusiveness.
- Partnering with people, communications, marketing, operations, and other relevant teams to maintain consistent messaging and branding for inclusion and diversity initiatives both internally and externally.
- Playing a key role through coaching and mentoring to enable team members to co-own and understand their role in the implementation and delivery of our strategy
- Creating, organising and where required, facilitating, internal events to celebrate the diversity calendar
- Supporting with the facilitation of training and presentations on relevant DE &I topics including unconscious bias training, inclusive leadership, etc

What we'd like you to bring:
- Relevant education or training (e.g., diversity and inclusion, L&D)
- Demonstrated experience as an inclusion and diversity specialist, manager, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of inclusion and diversity best practices and regulations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage projects and solve problems.
- Experience working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of data analysis and reporting

Who are we?
As the UK's leading holiday operator, a career at Haven can offer more than just a job. Part of the award-winning Bourne Leisure family, we have plenty of exciting opportunities for development, over 9,000 fantastic team members and 38 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What's it like to work with us?
Ultimately, it's our people and teams that make us an employer of choice.  
At Haven, we care about you as an individual- whether you are office based, home based or a mixture of the two, we are open and transparent in our approach and welcome the same approach in return. 

What's In It for You?
- Competitive holiday allowance that rises with service
- Holiday buy scheme
- Annual bonus
- 20% discount for any Haven or Warner holiday for you, friends, and family.
- Wellbeing support across several different topics
- Opportunities to use our corporate box at The O2 arena for music, comedy, sport, and entertainment events
- Exclusive discounts with several corporate partners
- Access to fantastic learning and development opportunities, including Apprenticeships & Degrees 
- Real career pathways 

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, go ahead and apply!

At Bourne Leisure we are committed to nurturing a fully inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace across every area of our business, where every one of our team feels like they really belong and can truly be themselves. Whether you're looking for the first step in your career or you're on your second or third career, we encourage applications from all, including under-represented groups such as LGBTQ+, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. If you feel this role is a good fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information on our Inclusion and Diversity commitments please visit our careers site and social pages. 

We are keen to ensure that we support every candidate throughout the recruitment process according to their needs. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application, please contact us on resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk