Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

We have a brand new opportunity available…

We're looking for a Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, someone who is passionate with a demonstrated interest and experience to support our diversity and inclusion strategy.

Reporting into the Head of Diversity and Inclusion and working with the business, the ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to co-ordinating and administrating a variety of projects to support our D&I strategy.

Sytner Group is leading the way in Diversity and Inclusion, and as a brand new role, this is a really exciting opportunity to play a key part in supporting the D&I work we do.

The Responsibilities

As a Diversity Coordinator, you will promote, support and celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the group.

• Co-ordinate and support work on the DEI action plan
• Organising and sharing DEI project updates
• Assist in the organisation of any Diversity events
• Contribute to the ongoing promotion of Diversity (internally and externally)
• Assist in delivering Diversity workshops and training as required
• Support and attend with general DEI meetings when needed
• Help with organising / co-ordinating meetings e.g. minutes and agendas
• Maintain all DEI paperwork & Logs (activity spreadsheet)
• Offer a dealership presence (f2f or virtual) where possible
• Help to build and maintain a calendar of events and promote these
• Support with organising and developing Sytner's Diversity network groups
• Working with marketing and network groups to develop DEI content

The Requirements

• Ability to build relationships
• Compassionate
• Have extensive knowledge of DEI and culture related activities
• Ability to have presence at various dealerships
• A good understanding of UK equality legislation and how it applies to employers and service providers.
• An up to date understanding of DEI best practice.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word
• A broad understanding of Discrimination & Victimisation, and overall Equality Act
• Knowledge of the Protected Characteristics.
• Lived experience of DEI matters
• Awareness, knowledge and understanding of historically excluded groups
• Understanding of the social model of disability.
• An ability to navigate complex conversations around sensitive issues.
• Supporting to develop the knowledge and awareness of colleagues understanding of DEI across the business.
• Demonstrable understanding of micro-aggressions and the impact this can have on workplaces
• Understanding on DEI in the motor industry and awareness of other dealer groups activity

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work
• Business social events

At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process.

For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here.

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We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships.