View Vacancy - Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
This role will be required to:
- Coordinate and direct the delivery of the diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy of the UK Government operations in the US Network, based at the Embassy in Washington, DC, they will partner across the whole US Network at all levels.
- Lead on the interpretation and implementation of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy advice from London, keeping D&I at the forefront of organisational decision making, providing advice on all aspects of best practice in conjunction with the Regional Inclusion Partner (RIP).
- Research and suggest actions relating to D&I objectives, take forward action plans, and report on progress to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide technical or expert advice to senior management teams and support policy development work.
- Promote awareness of diversity and equality in the British Embassy and across the wider US network using a range of different strategies including the development of training events, the facilitation of a regular reporting structure for senior leaders, and contributions to the learning and development programme.
- Support the inclusive management of relevant talent across the US network, exploring opportunities to improve the way we work and model best practice across the network.
- Break down diversity and equality barriers through the development of strategic partnerships within underrepresented communities.
- Help to reduce discrimination and exclusion; reduce cultural bias.
- Other ad hoc duties as required.
- At least 2 or more years of experience working in the field of diversity and inclusion
- A passion for working to achieve equality for all
- Strong influencing skills with a record of delivering through others
- A developed understanding of the UK and US D&I landscape
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Resilience and ability to manage and resolve conflict
- Ability to exercise sound judgement
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of creativity and innovation
- Experience of working with UK government departments
- Experience of data analysis and action planning
- Experience and knowledge of setting up training programmes
- Experience of policy making through a consultative and collegiate approach
- Track record of collaborating and partnering across organisations to deliver change
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.
Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
