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London, Gb

London, Gb

• Contributing to setting the direction of, and implementing/delivering of the firms Inclusion and Diversity targets.• Playing a role in delivering training and organising events to promote equality, diversity and inclusion to staff as relevant. • Working with key stakeholders to set inclusion and diversity targets and developing action plans in order to measure progress against targets. • Working closely with management teams, Committee members, Champions and key stakeholders, assisting with the preparation of papers for the Boards, and Committees as required.• Providing guidance and subject matter expertise on all aspects of I&D. • Ensuring that I&D compliance and reporting is in place and operates effectively.• Working across all strands of the People Forum and business service functions to ensure all are aligned on diversity and inclusion matters. • Attending, leading and/or developing meetings relating to the I&D agenda, networking appropriately. • Contributing to the design of our training programmes to ensure that they develop inclusive behaviours for everyone. • Reviewing our diversity and inclusion training on an ongoing basis to ensure it is effective and delivers a message that aligns with company values. • Being an ambassador and thought leader for I&D both internally and externally. • Being a trusted advisor and champion for I&D, applying inclusion and diversity knowledge while demonstrating understanding of the business’ global needs.• Providing training, guidance and support for staff on equality, diversity and inclusion issues, across the Company but also internally within HR. • Evaluating existing service provision, keeping abreast of feedback and broader external developments to ensure that innovative solutions are proposed to senior management. • Working with HR to review our recruitment, training and other practices regularly to ensure we attract candidates from a broad range of backgrounds

London, England, Gb

Lead officer and subject matter expert providing diversity and inclusion advice on strategy planning and delivery at organisational and programme and project level.• Responsible for embedding the D&I strategy across the organisation by working with business unit leads to develop diversity and inclusion action• Subject matter expert –advise HR to develop new and enhanced ways of attracting recruiting and retaining staff in the organisation. Supporting our work to reduce our gender and ethnicity pay gaps.• Developing diversity and inclusion learning opportunities so that staff at all levels were able to understand promote and lead inclusively.• Managing inclusion forums to share best practice and to ensure alignment with business strategy.• Developing a communication plan to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion across the organisation. This included revised intranet page, diversity calendar and internal diversity awards.• Managing external partnerships, such as Stonewall and Investing in Ethnicity

London, London, Gb

I am the lead diversity adviser and relationship manager for partner organisations within BITC's network of organisations. I work with diversity and inclusion leads within organisations to provide strategic support and consultancy.• Supporting organisations to develop, strengthen or review Diversity and Inclusion strategies, policies and processes.• Delivering training on diversity/campaign issues.• Supporting and upskilling employee network groups with the tools and best practice to engage stakeholders, communicate effectively and have a strong impact with their initiatives.• Acquiring knowledge of key trends and best practice including developing case studies sourced from partners.• Facilitating peer-learning through roundtable events and convening businesses to share best practice.• Assessing organisations' diversity benchmark submissions, providing bespoke feedback reports with recommendations and an action planning meeting to support with practical steps for improving inclusion performance.• Assessing entries for the Times Top 50 Employers for Women benchmarking exercise.• Facilitating Focus Groups to gather insights from employees to be analysed in a report with recommendations to aid employers' actions.• Working with clients to drive deeper and broader engagement with BITC and facilitating their journey of improvement across the whole responsible business agenda. • Managing a large complex portfolio with relationships at multiple levels.• Regular engagement with FTSE companies, usually at a C-Suite Level• Wide range of engagement from partnering to helping creating client’s responsible business strategies to driving deeper and broader partnership with BITC in order to execute against it.• From community engagement to employment, diversity and the circular economy, BITC offer expert advice and specialist resources, driving best practice by convening, sharing learning and recognising great performance across our influential network.

Twickenham, Gb

Leading the Engagement Team at VERCIDA (formerly Diversity Jobs), my role is managing the relationship and stakeholder engagement with our range of over 150 member organisations through the diversity & inclusion lens. My responsibilities include:• Developing client’s diversity and inclusion plans, making sure they are an integral part of the wider talent strategy and supported with an effective Comms strategy.• Building-on existing client relationships; managing the relationship through from start of contract through to renewal.• Design and delivery of client workshops to analyse client’s diversity targets and develop a collaborative year-plan to aid the client in recruitment of diverse talent.• Production and analysis of management information to measure the impact of all diversity and inclusion initiatives and monitoring how it fits alongside recruitment.• Identifying new business opportunities through various channels.• Supporting clients in driving change programs forward and providing expertise knowledge on diversity and inclusion.• Develop credibility and influence of employee network groups and support delivery of their plans.• Develop and deliver an effective stakeholder engagement plan that includes raising awareness and understanding of senior directors.• Ensure that D&I is embedded across the business by developing key relationships with senior leaders in all areas of businesses.• Build external and internal networks to ensure the business has leading edge diversity and inclusion policies, including Stonewall and Disability Confident accreditations. • Writing KPI’s for my team and working alongside Senior Management Team to define company strategy and business growth.• Representing VERCIDA at events and networking opportunities.• I was responsible for leading the rebranding from Diversity Jobs to VERCIDA, including the creation of a new platform, supporting our IT development team and identifying benchmarks.• Planning & delivery of events.

Stratford, London, Gb

Based in the FCA Market, Intelligence, Data and Analysis Division, focusing on understanding better how the FCA can embed the consumer perspective into strategic objectives. Deliverables include:• Conducting market research to obtain views direct from consumers• Providing consultancy and advice through liaison with firm supervisors to integrate and embed consumer impact into firm supervision• Supporting creation of FCA House View ensuring the consumer voice is embedded throughout policy and process • Delivering Conduct Risk training to 200 staff annually focusing on priority of risks to the consumer• Creation of an Occasional Paper for firms and consumer groups to encourage better practice and create better outcomes for consumers

Stratford, London, Gb

Regulatory supervision of a mixed portfolio of large retail life insurance firms. Carrying out risk assessments to mitigate risks to UK consumers. Proactively and reactively monitoring the activities of firms to ensure compliance of FCA rules. • Assessment of business models; including looking at culture and governance and financial crime• Working collegiately with senior staff to identify risks posed by the behavior of regulated firms• Planning and carrying out risk assessments, to and negotiate and deliver appropriate risk mitigation action plansDepartmental Resource planning and management through enhanced stakeholder management, working withall managers to:- Understand planning requirements, identify problems or limitations and develop appropriate alternatives- Working with the central team and steering groups to develop and embed resource planning across the division• Managing completion of MI to support decision making at operational working with management teamInitially provided administrative support to a team of 12 staff

Stratford, London, Gb

Responsible for the launch of the creation of the FCA’s Charity Committee – deliverables included - Committee governance and operating model - Design of the Communications plan and dedicated intranet pages - Development and management of relationships and stakeholders within FCA appointed charities including identification and delivery of extensive fundraising opportunities (£15,000+)- Managing the Committee and volunteer roles within thatManaging relationships with FCA Staff Network Groups via the Network Leads Steering Group to ensure consistency of approach and enhanced stakeholder experience.

Stratford, London, Gb

Providing administrative support and diary management for a large team of Life Insurance supervisors.

Stratford, London, Gb

Responsible for managing the Conference Suite facilities for all external meetings and conferences. Liaising with staff, setting up meeting rooms and providing IT support as required.

Westcliff-On-Sea, Gb

Responsible for security and health & safety for 250 staff. Role also incorporated budget tracking and disciplinary procedures.

London, Gb

Responsible for security pass administration and access control at landmark London building. First aid and fire marshal trained.

Driver for brewery, delivering across London and Kent. Cash handling and responsible for stock and staff.

London, England, Gb

Horticulturalist maintaining parks and green spaces across the lewisham borough. Promoted to team leader.

Cape Town, Western Cape, Za

Temporary position, sales assistant on entertainment desk

Level 2, British Sign Language

British Sign Language

Diploma, Digital Marketing

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

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