Job Title: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Manager
Location: Remote / Covering SYNLAB sites across the UK
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000, per annum, plus 10% Bonus
Job Type: Full time, Contract (12 months)
At SYNLAB, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced DEI Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in leading the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of SYNLAB’s DEI strategy and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
As the DEI Manager, you will play a central role in promoting and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion within SYNLAB. Your duties and responsibilities include:
Delivery of Strategy:
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders, HR teams, and DEI champions to lead the delivery of the DEI strategy aligned with SYNLAB’s values and business objectives
- Utilising benchmarking assessments and research to identify gaps and opportunities in SYNLAB’s DEI efforts
- Creating, implementing, and project managing action plans, programs, and policies to promote DEI across all levels and business areas within SYNLAB
- Working with the Communications team to promote and communicate the DEI strategy throughout the organisation
Training and Education:
- Developing and delivering training programs to enhance cultural competency and promote a more inclusive work environment under the guidance of the Head of Learning & Development
- Providing guidance and support to staff members and managers on DEI matters
- Staying informed about employment trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to diversity and inclusion and integrating them into SYNLAB’s initiatives
- Collaborating with DEI champions to upskill and coach them to be effective in their roles
Recruitment and Retention:
- Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition team, HR team, and Hiring managers to implement diverse and inclusive recruitment strategies
- Raising awareness of unconscious bias in the hiring process and working closely with the Talent Acquisition team
- Developing initiatives to enhance the retention of diverse employees in line with the DEI strategy. This may include creating employee resource groups, talent pools for underrepresented groups, and providing internal interview training
Desired Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) or ability to demonstrate equivalent professional competence through learning and experience
- Significant experience in embedding DEI into organisations, with evidence of benefit realisation
- Successful track record of project delivery in a high-profile or complex environment, including the provision of advice, policies, and projects to achieve equalities and social inclusion objectives
- In-depth knowledge of DEI best practices, trends, and legal requirements, with the ability to provide expert advice
Desirable:
- Demonstrable ability to design and deliver training programs and workshops on diversity and inclusion topics
- CIPD qualified to Level 7 or equivalent qualification in DEI
- Experience in writing communications related to DEI
- Ability to identify and control risks of not following best practice
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Diversity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity manager, Inclusion Officer, Equality and Diversity manager, Diversity and Inclusion manager will also be considered for this role.
