Diversity & Inclusion Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Simmons & Simmons LLP
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The role:


We have a brilliant opportunity for someone to join our HR team in either London or Bristol as a Diversity & Inclusion Advisor.

Reporting to the D&I Managers, the Advisor will support the delivery of the firm's international D&I strategy.

The Advisor will be responsible for delivering internal and external D&I initiatives and producing external award submissions, benchmarking and reporting.


What will you do:


  • Supports the D&I Managers in developing and delivering the firm's international D&I strategy by contributing expert advice and coordinating D&I programmes and projects aligned to the firm's priorities.
  • Produces detailed D&I responses for RFPs, pitches, including statistical and qualitative data.
  • Responsible for producing D&I award submissions, external benchmarking and reporting.
  • Leads D&I supplier engagement and partnering initiatives including annual diversity supplier audit and diversity supplier roundtable event.
  • Manages the Charitable Foundation charity selection process and liaises with internal and external stakeholders and charitable organisations.
  • Plan and deliver internal and D&I events.
  • Supports the D&I Managers to develop and deliver training materials to build knowledge, awareness and understanding of diversity issues.
  • Manages the annual diversity monitoring process and provides analysis of the firm's demographics.
  • Liaises with the firm's employee network groups on planning, resourcing and implementing initiatives.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with key D&I contacts, community partners, external organisations and formal bodies to understand emerging D&I issues. Uses this information to advise on changes to the firm's international D&I strategy.
  • Working with the D&I Managers, Head of Talent & Diversity, Resourcing team, Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager, HR Director and other key stakeholders to establish the firm's employer brand, ensuring that this is communicated effectively both internally and externally and is aligned to key D&I priorities.
  • Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the D&I Manager or Head of Talent & Diversity.

What we are looking for:


  • At least 3 years' relevant D&I experience, preferably in a professional services or corporate environment.
  • Good knowledge and awareness of best practice relating to D&I and social inclusion.
  • Good knowledge of employment law and policy.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Excellent IT skills including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word and willingness to use software packages that are unfamiliar.
  • Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive HR and diversity issues.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

We believe our people define us.

Our working environment is genuinely collegiate with a supportive atmosphere and team ethos - we have a reputation for being a friendly culture which we are very proud of.

An inclusive and diverse culture, our innovative approach and being truly international are just a few more things that make us, us.


  • Competitive Offer Package including bonus's dependant on role/level, private medical insurance & pension contribution to name a few.
  • Our global skills academy provides our people regardless of their role and location with the best learning opportunities the firm has to offer (including podcasts, short videos, live workshops and practical learning experiences).
  • Dress 'for your day' Code.
  • Hybrid working approach of 2 days a week required in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
  • A wide range of international offices including: Hong Kong; Dubai; Tokyo; Dublin; Milan; Bristol; Madrid; Singapore.
  • All offices have their own artwork collections with a Damien Hurst and a Tracey Emin in the London office. We have a long standing history in supporting the art community especially up and coming artists.
  • The creation of Simmons & Simmons Solutions bringing together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with nontraditional capabilities that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
  • Top 50 Employer for Social Mobility in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2021 (we have received this award five times).
  • We have Social and Sport Committees contributing to Xmas & Summer parties, end of month social and various sporting events.
  • We also have a range of Diversity Network Groups including LGBT+, Emerge (Race & Ethnicity) and The Number One Club (Women's network) who have organised various talks and events firmwide.
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