The HR team in the UK consists of over 100 people. We have specialist
teams in Resourcing, Graduate Recruitment and Management, Learning and
Development, Systems and MI and Reward. The HR Operations team are
based in offices across the UK, working as one team to deliver a
business partnering service to our fee earning and business services teams.
The Role
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is one of our key business
priorities and the role sits within our Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Team within HR. The purpose of the DEI Advisor
(Communications) role is to provide support in strengthening Clyde
& Co's position in using communications to drive forward our
strategic objectives. The DEI Advisor (Communications) will work
closely with the DEI Manager (Global Governance), the wider team and
key stakeholders across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing the publication of internal and external DEI communications
Taking lead on the creation and delivery of global DEI
communications content and materials, working closely with the
Internal and External Communications Teams to demonstrate the impact
of the firm's DEI activities and initiatives
Supporting the wider DEI team, networks, committees and key
stakeholders with our DEI communications plan
Support the development of communications confidence and
competence across the DEI team and networks, reviewing and providing
support with messaging in line with firm guidelines
Oversee, maintain and support the support the team's and network's
use of communications tools in line with firm guidelines
Managing our DEI calendar of events with the support of our DEI coordinators
Supporting our client RFPs and DEI benchmarking and award submissions
Working collaboratively with the other business functions e.g.
Early Careers, HR teams, Marketing
Supporting key DEI programmes, projects and tasks as required
Essential Skills & Experience
Excellent communication skills and can demonstrate creative
thinking: ability to write clearly, concisely and convey key
messages to demonstrate impact
A curiosity and passion for DEI
Team-spirited and collaborative, while being able to take the
initiative and work independently
Strong organisational skills
Confident in working with IT systems such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge and competence in the use of Sharepoint and / or email
marketing software (or related technologies and systems) is highly desirable
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a
firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with
clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to
deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the
centre of everything we do
Celebrate
difference We help each other to be at our best and
believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services
career development. They vary across levels and different business
areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder Relationships
Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business. #LI-HB1
