Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead (DEI) (Apply in minutes)

Job Requirements To be the airport for everyone whatever your journey Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead (DEI) The Opportunity: Are you our next DEI lead. We are looking for someone who can help us redefine whats possible for our Talent Experience team. We are open for this role to be full or part time. Whats the role? Youll be responsible for leading, promoting and embedding our DE&I agenda across London Gatwick. Its an exciting time to join, having just refreshed our targets for Women and Minority Ethnic groups in leadership and management roles, with a set of focused actions to help us achieve these. With all of our workforce operating from the London Gatwick campus – its a great opportunity for someone who loves seeing the impact directly and making those connections with people. Our Business Resource Groups, together with their Executive Sponsors are keen to support our DE&I agenda – so youll have a committed and motivated support base. While we have a DE&I strategy and action plan, there is plenty of scope for you to adapt this and help us shape our plans for 2025 and beyond. What youll be doing?● Youll be working collaborating with senior stakeholders, the HR team, Communications team and our Business Resource groups to deliver the DE&I strategy. ● Youll create, implement, and project manage the DE&I action plans and company-wide diversity and inclusion programmes. ● Working together with policy holders, youll ensure that DE&I is interwoven into our policies and procedures. ● As our SME for DE&I, we will look to you to bring in new ideas, best practice and horizon scan for any changes in the DE&I space that we may need to integrate into our plans. ● Youll work collaboratively with the HR teams to embed DE&I across all people processes and practices (e.g., recruitment)● Youll be data led - utilising DE&I data insights to help understand the impact of initiatives and make recommendations. ● Youll build out and maintain our DE&I resource materials and tools for managers and colleagues. ● Youll manage the reporting of diversity metrics, including government, shareholders and external benchmark requirements. ● Youll coordinate and execute the Gatwick Inclusion calendar (i.e. events, speaker sessions etc.) Do you have what were looking for? The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and a collaborative outlook. Youll have the opportunity to be significantly involved in delivering the DE&I objectives, as well as the opportunity work not only across HR, but all of the business. In addition, were looking for someone who: ● is passionate about the broad spectrum that is DE&I; ● has an HR background, CIPD level 3 (as a min) or similar experience. ● is a connector, building relationships across the organisation to help deliver results and resolve issues. ● is excited about data and how we can use this to analyse impact, or rationale for where we may need to focus on an intervention. ● Is able to balance several plates at a time and balance their time accordingly. ● Is able to write great PowerPoints and documents to bring to life our DE&I agenda, communicate insights and share information. ● Is able to think creatively and take people on a journey. Why Work for London Gatwick? We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our local community and the passengers we serve. We value an environment where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer, we encourage different perspectives that redefine whats possible. Together, we form a strong and united team. If you are ready to make a difference and begin your journey with London Gatwick, click Apply to submit your application.