Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner - EDI

John Sisk & Son

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner - EDI

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John Sisk & Son, St Julians, St. Albans

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 25 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 02daae1ea7d44310b26820301e8b6ea3

Full Job Description

  • Collaborating with key stakeholders across the business to shape our EDIB strategy and drive implementation of agreed actions.

  • Design, manage, facilitate and evaluate innovative EDIB learning and education plans covering topics such as Inclusive Language / Behaviour, mentoring, cultural awareness and inclusive recruitment.

  • Working closely with the Communications team to create a communications plan for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Supporting existing and helping set up new ERGs within the business.

  • Contributing to policy and process reviews and development, to cover the full employee lifecycle and breadth of diversity needs.

  • Identifying and working to relevant metrics or KPIs to measure the impact of our plans and to ensure they drive meaningful change as referenced in Gender Pay Gap reports, the Irish Centre for Diversity accreditation process, and employee survey/ feedback.

    3+ years' experience in an EDIB responsible corporate role.

  • Solid knowledge of the key topics within the EDIB area, including key legislation for Ireland and UK.

  • Track record of working with and engaging senior leadership teams for EDIB.

  • Proven experience in creating, implementing and delivering actions with a positive impact on EDIB in a corporate environment.

  • Strong presentation and influencing skills.

  • Completed a relevant 3rd level qualification (e.g. HR, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management).

    Founded in 1859, we are an International Construction Company that strongly emphasises performance, quality, teamwork and a "hands-on" management approach to ensure client satisfaction. Family ownership for five generations has set the cultural tone for John Sisk & Son. We have been Building Excellence for over 150 years by building trust, certainty, and value for our clients.


  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner

    At John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd. we are continuing our journey to further strengthen diversity and inclusion and implement our strategy. We have an exciting opportunity to join our leading construction business as EDI Partner, to be based in our UK Head Office in St Albans.

    As a dedicated EDI Partner, you will be responsible for the positive development of our existing EDI framework within Sisk, taking our agenda for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to the next level.

    You will be part of the Learning, Development and Inclusion team and cover our whole business, including Ireland, UK, and our projects in other European countries. Our purpose is to 'create places for future generations' and we manage construction projects across a variety of exciting sectors and groundbreaking solutions. We pledge to continue to foster a fully inclusive environment for all - including but not limited to our colleagues, partners and the communities in which we operate.

    You will be based at our St Albans UK Head Office with regular travel to our other offices and project sites in Ireland, UK, Europe. You will be a key member of our wider HR team and bring a pragmatic approach to influence, engage and deliver our EDIB agenda as important element of our culture., At present we can only consider candidates that are currently residing in Ireland who meet the above-mentioned criteria. For alternative job opportunities in SISK see https://www.johnsiskandson.com/our-people/vacancies and apply directly with your most up to date CV.

    Our vision is to dedicate ourselves to Building Excellence, delivering constantly high-quality projects exceeding our client's expectations. Our people are at the heart of our success. We have striving growth plans and are looking for talented individuals to help us reach our plans. We are a fast-paced, fun and collaborative organisation, with sites and offices across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

  • Pension, Health, Wellness & Benefits

  • 26+ days annual leave

  • Competitive salary

  • Company events

  • Unlimited career opportunities

  • Fully supported learning & development programs

  • Culture of positive Work-Life Balance

  • Much more!