View Vacancy - Diversity and Inclusion Officer (Corporate Services)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
HR, Corporate Services Support

Main purpose of job:

The British Government’s Embassy in Washington DC has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join the corporate services team as Diversity and Inclusion Officer. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, supporting work at the forefront of international diplomacy in order to make a real difference globally.

The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme.  It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible.  In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment to support UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the United States. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made up of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences.

This is a chance to directly contribute to the way in which both Governments collaborate and negotiate on diversity, equity and inclusion.

As the Diversity and Inclusion Officer you will report directly to the Counsellor Corporate Services. The main focus of the role is to help deliver a series of actions that will contribute to creating an equitable workplace. You will be working alongside our affinity group leaders, and contributing to learning and development activities in our US network. Main points of contact will include the leads for the USN Diversity and Inclusion Committee, our Network Operations Coordinator and our Internal Communications lead. Measures of success will include your quarterly report the US Network Board.

The ideal candidate will need to be a clear and effective communicator, with an ability to empathise with a range of personnel in different situations. Attention to detail, researching skills and an ability to produce work at pace are important to the role whilst a background in public service would be useful.

Please list out the main roles and responsibilities critical to successful performance in role.  Refrain from acronyms as candidates may not know what these mean and they can be confusing. 

Roles and responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

  • 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
  • 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. 

Experience of working with/for HMG


Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
12 July 2022
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
$62,721
29 August 2022
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. 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. 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, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.