Head of Diversity - Crewe, United Kingdom - Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors

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Crewe, United Kingdom

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Description

Role:
Head of Diversity and Inclusion

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
Crewe Campus, UK with flexible hybrid working

ABOUT BENTLEY
Join Bentley Motors as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley's history.

Bentley Motors is transforming, combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future - becoming completely carbon neutral and having 100% Battery Electric Vehicle offering by 2030.

Our Campus

Our Campus, located in Crewe, Cheshire is going through its own transformation and offers unrivalled facilities including green space, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shop and onsite gym.

ABOUT THE ROLE

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The role holder will lead the business on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and implement the organisation's D&I initiatives and activities that resonate readily and effectively with all colleagues especially those of underrepresented populations.

Drive the strategic direction of Diversity and Inclusion within Bentley.
Serve as a change agent, consultant, thoughtleader and influencer, working with HR Process owners to share best practice, ensuring all people processes support a diverse and inclusive organisation.
Work with senior leadership team in designing and implementing companywide changes to ensure diversity, equity and respect for all colleagues.
Act as the compass for the D&I Networks to ensure alignment between to the corporate strategy, and adherence to their purpose of including, improving and informing.
Design and implement metrics, monitoring & reporting systems to effectively benchmark organizational progress in D&I.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Significant experience in living diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging combined with the ability to share best practice and drive D & I innovation across outreach, recruitment, succession planning, culture and development.
Knowledge of theory and research relating to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across a broad range of HR topics.
Highly developed political awareness and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, engage and influence colleagues at all levels within the organisation to deliver improvement initiatives.
A disruptive thinker with a strong network within the D & I space and awareness of D & I innovations.
Data Driven with strong analytical skills.

WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

Flexible working hours
Hybrid working options
Access to a subsidised private medical scheme
Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
35 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Study support opportunities
Paid volunteering days

Closing date is 23rd June 2023.

We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

This is a philosophy that is embraced by our leaders, championed by our colleague diversity groups and sits at the heart of our Beyond100 Strategy.