Belonging Programme Manager

• Belonging Programme Manager

  • Employees can work remotely
  • Full-time
  • Department: Business Operations

  Company Description

  Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

  We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:  

  • No. 1 Best Large Workplace in Ireland by GPTW 

  • 5th Best Super Large Workplace in the UK by GPTW 

  • Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 

  • Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK 2023 by GPTW 

  • Top 10 Best Place to Work UK by Glassdoor 

  We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you! 

  Job Description

  The Belonging Programme Manager will play a critical role in the planning, coordination, implementation, & delivery of educational initiatives and resources to help promote individual and organizational responsibility for DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) across Version 1.

  The Belonging Programme Manager will be an expert in global cultures which are critical to our organisation as we grow. The role will involve supporting Version 1 in celebrating and embracing these different cultures.

  This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional travel - UK/Ireland base and ideally close to Newcastle / Birmingham / London / Dublin

  You will be partnering closely with our Leaders and People Managers across the organisation as well as our Organisational Development Consultants to deliver these initiatives.

  • This position is responsible for using organizational data to assist appropriate stakeholders in developing strategies, and identifying, and aligning initiatives that leverage DEI education best practices.
  • Provides consultation, support, and strategic advising to key stakeholders, people managers and leadership teams on DEI education priorities, capabilities, offerings, and best practices.
  • Assesses the DEI educational needs of the organization, designs and delivers initiatives to be responsive to those needs while simultaneously advancing innovative efforts to enhance learning and foster a more inclusive organisational culture.
  • Leads the design, planning and delivery of education initiatives related to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability topics impacting DEI in Version 1. Strong facilitation and coaching mindset required.
  • Leads the development of evidence-based education and facilitation curricula, using multiple modalities, for diverse employees on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability topics.
  • Leads the design of supplemental toolkits on DEI topics including, inclusion, diversity, equity, accountability, accessibility, LGBTQIA+, allyship and more.
  • Develop and implement the appropriate measures and tools to ensure DEI education programs are continuously evaluated. Utilizes organizational data and evidence-based practices to inform the development of DEI education and training efforts.
  • Provide quarterly reporting on DEI education initiatives.
  • Partners with our Instructional Designer to develop eLearning courses and distribute DEI education through micro-learnings on demand.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Talent Development, HR, or a related field is an advantage but not required.
  • Experience designing, managing, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion educational programs and initiatives.
  • Evaluation and assessment of diversity, equity, and inclusion education and initiatives including quantitative and qualitative methods experience is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated understanding and skill in developing innovative approaches to DEI education required with an awareness of global, national, and regional trends around DEI.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, MS Teams Live Event and PowerPoint required.
  • Experience working with eLearning development tools such as Articulate RISE is an advantage but not necessary.
  • Strong coaching, communication & collaboration skills supported by evidence and examples.
  • Ability to collaborate and work successfully across all levels of the organisation, demonstrating excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and drive to work independently.

  Additional Information

  Why Version 1? 

  • Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance-related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme.    
  • Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review.  
  • Financial benefits include; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice  
  • Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always a good excuse to get together too.   
  • Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life’s journey   
  • A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways 
  • Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports  
  • Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘ Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised   
  • Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.  
  • PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.   

   

  This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Consultancies in Ireland & the UK.  

  We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: https://www.version1.com/careers/culture/ 

  Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! 

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