Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Partner

Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Partner - 10-month FTC

London/Leeds - hybrid

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance, and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.

D&I and Talent are key priorities for DLG, and this role presents an exciting opportunity to work on and shape high-priority initiatives in a Group-wide context. The D&I and Talent Partner supports the Head of Talent in identifying, developing, and partnering with the business to implement initiatives focusing on DLG's D&I and Talent agendas, and creating an inclusive workplace. Accountable for design & deployment of the DLG Diversity & Inclusion strategy to drive stronger representation, improved inclusion and make the right impact in society, the D&I and Talent Partner works with the broader People Partnering & Organisational Effectiveness team and the wider HR function.

What you'll be doing:

1. Drive action against our D&I strategy for DLG, monitoring current status and progress to date, external landscape and regulatory requirements.
2. Consult with Business & HR leaders to achieve diversity representation goals and establish strategies to accelerate progress and build upon our inclusive culture.
3. Maintain excellent understanding and ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory D&I policy.
4. Collaborate with Internal and External Communications to execute on our annual D&I communications plan - ensuring diversity strategy and interventions are well communicated.
5. Own D&I external reporting and awards entries - writing government, regulatory and optional submissions (e.g. Charter commitments, external recognition opportunities).
6. Own the relationship with our employee networks and support their effectiveness. Partner with our networks to evolve activities based on feedback and work with ExCo sponsor to run quarterly DNA Committee meetings.
7. Support evolving leadership capability across the organisation to enable culture ambitions; and support the implementation of the Talent and Leadership strategies across the Group.
8. Co-design and co-deploy progressive initiatives and programmes within Talent and D&I plans, directly and in partnership with wider HR teams to ensure D&I is embedded across all parts of the employee lifecycle (working with the Learning Experience, Performance, Recruitment, etc.) to foster an inclusive culture and ensure proper representation across the organisation.
9. Understand the business and market needs, leveraging data and insights to translate them into executable and impactful D&I and Talent practices.

What you'll need:

1. You will have experience in D&I together with a strong grasp on Culture and desirably Talent too.
2. You will also need a hands-on approach, with the desire to get involved in design, delivery and evaluation.
3. You'll be working with a variety of senior stakeholders, so your communication skills, confidence, and ability to influence are key, as well your ability to adapt as you work across different business areas.

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.

Benefits

We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include:

1. 9% employer contributed pension
2. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
3. Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
4. AIP bonus
5. EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
6. 25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to a maximum of 28
7. Buy as you earn share scheme
8. Employee discounts and cashback
9. Plus many more!

Being yourself

Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work - that's why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we've made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at

Together we're one of a kind.