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Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive? Join Hargreaves Lansdown as our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Engagement & Comms Manager, and play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement.As a key member of the Organisational Development management team, the DEI, Engagement & Comms Manager will support and embed our DEI and engagement strategy, roadmap, and action plan. You will also be responsible for running our global employee listening & engagement plan, and reporting and communicating with stakeholders, colleagues and communities. Your role will involve working closely with senior leadership, employee networks, and various stakeholders to ensure our initiatives are effective and aligned with our organisational objectives.
What you'll be doing
- Collect and analyse DEI data, track progress against OKRs, and conduct external benchmarking.
- Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board to agree on DEI and engagement strategies and maintain oversight of progress through the DEI taskforce.
- Provide oversight and support for Employee Networks.
- Design and deliver DEI initiatives, engagement communications, and coordinate with the L&D team for relevant training and development.
- Implement the listening and engagement plan, assess results, and engage with stakeholders to drive improvements.
- Identify and manage external vendors and partners, reviewing their impact and effectiveness.
- Develop content that showcases Hargreaves Lansdown's employer value proposition for internal and external platforms.
- Engage and communicate with internal employee stakeholder groups and external membership and advocacy groups.
About you
- Experience in Financial Services with an understanding of regulatory requirements and contextual obligations.
- Deep subject matter expertise in DEI, with knowledge of external trends and best practices.
- Previous experience engaging with senior stakeholders and producing Board-level papers and proposals.
- Proven track record in designing and delivering bespoke DEI and/or engagement interventions in a corporate environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in data assessment and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with internal and external advocacy groups.
- Experience with internal survey platforms, preferably Peakon.
- Experience in designing and deploying internal communication tools, preferably SharePoint.
Interview process
Will entail a 2-stage interview process, including competency based questions and a case study
Working schedule
This is a full time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working is available - based in our head office in Bristol, BS1 5HL, with a minimum of two days in the office per week
Join the People Team and contribute to the professional growth of our colleagues by creating and delivering innovative learning solutions. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team!
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
- Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review
- 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
- Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
- Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future
- Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
- Private medical insurance*
- Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
- Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
- Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
- Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
- Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
- Two paid volunteering days per year
* dependant on role level
** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
