People Experience Business Partner – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (FTC)

We are currently looking to recruit a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business Partner within the People team, for a FTC role due to maternity leave!

• Job Title – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Partner. 
• Location – JD Head Office BL9 8RR
• Working hours – Mon- Fri 40 Hours per week

What You'll Be Doing:  

• The purpose of this role is to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across the Group and to lead the delivery and implementation of DEI focused programs and initiatives which align to our strategic priorities. 
• Work with the Senior People team and key Stakeholders to agree future DEI goals in line with the Strategy.
• Support DEI training across the business, developing and delivering training as required, as well as review best practice and develop internal policies that support DEI.
  

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience of designing and implementing DEI strategies across multiple sites and disciplines.
• Experience writing and delivering DEI training.
• Experience of writing policies that positivity impact DEI in the workplace.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate the vision to a variety of stakeholders. 

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to engrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day to day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?  

If you interested in this position, then press the button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

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