EDI Specialist (JR101499)

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Clarion People Team as an EDI Specialist who will strengthen our commitment to providing an environment where everyone is welcome, respected, and uniqueness and differences are truly embraced.

Working with the People Director, EMEA, with fairness at its core, this role will support the delivery of Clarion's EDI strategy across the EMEA business. You will play a key part in fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity of people, ideas, and skills.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion concepts, frameworks, and best practices, with a proven ability to apply them in a corporate or organisational setting. A creative approach, combined with the ability to shape and advise on best practice, is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to as well as drive and support positive initiatives across the business consistent with Clarion’s overall EDI strategy.
• Scoping, sourcing, and implementing our inclusion programs, events, and activities.
• Promoting change with a focus on invisible as well as visible diversity.
• Be the subject matter expert and support the development & revision of company policies and practices to reinforce EDI in the workplace.
• Developing and running internal awareness and training sessions.
• Overseeing and continuing the effectiveness of employee networks.
• Developing all EDI related communications and newsletters.
• Undertaking analysis of EDI data and reporting back to the business.
• Compiling and maintaining records.
• Fostering and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:

• Experience in a similar EDI role.
• A deep understanding of the complexities of EDI.
• Experience delivering training sessions.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and complex environment with the ability to deal with ambiguity and changing circumstances.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with an ability to build and leverage strong and meaningful working relationships internally and externally across a diverse stakeholder network.
• Analytical ability to analyse diversity & inclusion trends, issues, and opportunities and align these to making practical suggestions for levers of change.
• Real team player who is seen as approachable and a positive role model.
• A can-do, get-things-done attitude.
• Ability to think differently, test new ideas, and challenge traditional approaches to EDI.

Please note this role is part-time, working 3 days a week.

About Clarion Events:

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. (https://clarionevents.com/welcome)

Clarion Events embraces diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. (https://www.blackstone.com/)

Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.

Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Pension Scheme.
• BUPA Healthcare Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a 24/7, 365-day confidential helpline provided by Health Assured.
• Subsidised Café.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• HOW Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work as part of Clarion’s Helping Our World (HOW) scheme.
• Free on-site gym and shower facilities.
• Free eyesight tests – available to all employees who regularly use a visual display unit (VDU).
• Free flu vaccination – offered once a year for all employees to sign up for.