Diversity and Inclusion Manager

About Us

As part of our strategic people agenda, Dyson aspires to offer an employee experience that matches that of the 5 star experience we offer to our consumers.  We would like to create an inclusive environment where all talent thrives.   We have a number of popular initiatives in place today that are voluntarily led by our people which are performing well.  However, we can, and we must do so much more. 

Dyson has identified the need to have expertise on all diversity employment matters, using internal and external insight to drive and implement the global diversity and inclusion strategy for a key market or function.

Reporting to the Global HR Diversity and Inclusion Director, the role will lead on the development of a diversity frameworks, targets, tools and policies that enable Dyson to drive inclusion through by driving engage, training and expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead change in an organization that needs to re-invent itself for the next generation of talent we rely on to grow our ideas, innovate technology and connect with our global and diverse consumer population.

About the Role

• Identify and promote new actions and activities that will support diversity and inclusion

• Increase employee engagement in diversity and inclusion and use employee feedback to develop actions to improve culture.

• Ensure diversity and inclusion ambitions are transparent and supported by all stakeholders

• Raise awareness and accountability for diversity and inclusion at a senior level

• Partner with Talent and senior leaders, to develop and implement diversity recruiting strategies and tactics that result in a robust talent pipeline of diverse talent at all levels of the organization internationally

• Foster innovation and creative thinking in the development of diversity, inclusion and well-being initiatives

• Champion the needs of all minority groups and influence senior stake holders in the benefits of a diverse business

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business in pursuit of inclusion goals

• Collaborating with the HRBPs, Talent Partners and HR Leadership Team to drive D&I programs

• Establish clear communication structures and channels to promote inclusion messages

• Facilitating development from top to bottom to create solutions, resolve issues, and train others

About you

• Expertise on equality, equity, diversity and inclusion is required, with demonstrable experience of driving change, whilst looking at positive action in recruitment, training and development etc

• Previous experience of having supported the development of a D&I agenda

• You’ll have in-depth knowledge of diversity best practices, concepts and programmes and have demonstrated the ability to define and deliver diversity and inclusion results

• You’ll have demonstrable excellent communication and stakeholder management skills combined with strong collaboration

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive relationships by collaborating with others, engaging in constructive conflict, and managing interpersonal dynamics

• Have a strong familiarity and understanding of legal matters related to diversity, equality and inclusion

• Have experience developing and incorporating inclusion initiatives, such as diversity training and multicultural events

Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus Scheme

• Discount on Dyson products

• Company Pension scheme

• 29 days annual holiday plan

• Company Fitness plan

• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme)

• Life Assurance Plan

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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.