Head of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

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Are you a passionate Head of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion looking for your next move? Come and join M Group Services, the UK's leading Infrastructure Services Provider.

This newly created role, sits within the Central People Services function, who serve a key role in providing HR services to our group divisions. Due to ongoing growth and success across our businesses, our department is evolving to support the future needs of the organisation.

With Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the forefront of the agender, we're now hiring for a strategic and enthusiastic Head of DE&I to take the leading role in developing and embedding a comprehensive DE&I strategy, which aligns with the company's values, business objectives, and industry best practices.

You'll have the platform to bring visible and vocal advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion across the Group and champion initiatives that drive cultural change and promote a sense of belonging for all employees.

Has that got your attention?

Why join M Group Services?

M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 11,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.

As a business we believe communication is key. We work in an environment where growth and development are promoted within the business, our employees feel they are trusted to get on with their work as well as finding this work interesting and challenging.

M Group are committed to growth by work winning and acquisition - as a result the business continues to evolve and opportunities for you to make your mark and develop yourself are always on offer.

Where we are able, we work flexibly, believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. Within this role, the location is flexible and agile working is encouraged as well as visiting our head office in Stevenage on a regular basis, to stay connected with the team.

As the Head of DE&I your key objectives will be:

• To own and develop the Group's D&I strategy and related policies, systems and initiatives
• To lead and promote the work that is being done across the business on diversity, equality and inclusion
• To foster a culture of belonging supporting the recruitment, retention and advancement of diverse talent
• Implement quantifiable metrics to measure success

What you'll bring?

• Knowledge : you are a DE&I subject matter expert and have a fundamental belief in the importance and benefits of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Key Skills: Strategic Development, Leadership & Advocacy, Program Development, Metrics & Reporting, Collaboration & Partnership, External Engagement
• High Level of Communication Skills: you have a high level of analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Influencing: you've proven your ability to influence and inspire at all levels and across diverse stakeholder groups, including Board level
• Change Management : you have the a bility to navigate and lead through organisational change, particularly in the context of a rapidly growing business
• Results-Driven: you're driven by success and have a proven record of delivering stretching targets with drive and resilience

What's in it for you?

• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
• Private health care
• Company car or car allowance and fuel card

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About The Company

M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.