DE&I Specialist

Britvic plc; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private medical

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

24/7 GP access

Enhanced pension

High street discounts

Generous holiday

Job summary

Britvic plc seeks a DE&I Specialist to drive the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy across the business with programme management and operational support. You will coordinate DE&I initiatives, deliver learning and awareness activities, and partner with Employee Resource Groups to promote inclusive engagement.

The role involves stakeholder collaboration, event coordination and advisory support, offering an exciting path to grow in DE&I within a leading FMCG company.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or initiatives.
• Experience delivering events, workshops or training sessions.
• Knowledge of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion principles and inclusive workplace practices.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to analyse and present data clearly.
• Effective written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DE&I programme projects from planning through delivery and evaluation.
• Coordinate DE&I calendar events and awareness campaigns.
• Develop DE&I policies, toolkits and resources for the business.
• Facilitate sessions on inclusive behaviours, allyship and cultural awareness.
• Support ERG governance, budgets and activity planning.
• Plan and deliver DE&I events, stakeholder communications and engagement.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Event facilitation

Learning & development coordination

Data interpretation

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Title: DE&I Specialist

Location: Hemel Hempstead – Hybrid (2 days office +monthly nationwide travel)

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (full time)

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Access to a range of high street discounts
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright.

For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea and Rockstar Energy

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 15 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

Role Purpose

As a DE&I Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy by providing programme management and operational support across the business.

You will help create a workplace where everyone is valued, respected and able to thrive by coordinating DE&I initiatives, delivering learning and awareness activities, supporting leaders and managers, and partnering with our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to promote meaningful engagement and change.

This role combines stakeholder engagement, training facilitation, employee network management, events coordination and DE&I advisory support, making it an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their expertise within the DE&I field.

Key Responsibilities

DE&I Programme Delivery

• Support the implementation of the organisation's DE&I strategy and develop and maintain project plans, activity trackers and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate specific DE&I projects and initiatives from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Coordinate DE&I calendar events and awareness campaigns throughout the year, including maintenance of our colleague facing SharePoint.
• Support the development and implementation of DE&I policies, toolkits and resources.

Learning Support

• Facilitate sessions on sensitive and thought-provoking topics such as inclusive behaviours, allyship and cultural awareness.
• Support the design, development and maintenance of learning materials and digital resources.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, participation data and behavioural indicators.
• Act as an advocate for continuous learning and inclusion across the business.

DE&I Advice and Guidance

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for colleagues seeking advice on DE&I-related matters.
• Provide practical guidance on inclusive practices, colleague engagement and workplace inclusion.
• Support managers in understanding DE&I policies, resources and processes.
• Signpost colleagues to appropriate support, policies and specialist teams where required.
• Keep up to date with DE&I best practice, emerging trends and legislative developments.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Coordinate the governance of Employee Resource Groups and colleague networks.
• Partner with the DE&I Lead and ERG leaders to develop annual plans aligned to organisational priorities.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of ERG committee members.
• Facilitate regular meetings and provide guidance to network leads.
• Manage ERG budgets and annual activity planning.
• Track and report on network engagement, impact and outcomes.

Events and Engagement

• Plan and deliver a programme of internal DE&I events, campaigns and engagement activities linked to key cultural and inclusion dates.
• Manage event logistics including speakers, communications, registrations, resources and evaluation.
• Create engaging communications that encourage participation and awareness.

Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with the wider Talent team, People & Culture Business Partners, Employee Relations and Corporate Affairs.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to embed inclusive practices.
• Facilitate discussions on sensitive and complex inclusion topics, managing differing perspectives and emotional responses, while maintaining a respectful, constructive and psychologically safe environment.
• Act as an ambassador for DE&I and advocate for positive culture change.
• Work with and engage stakeholders at all levels through clear communication and relationship building.

Data, Insights and Reporting

• Analyse DE&I data and engagement metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Track participation across DE&I programmes, ERGs and learning activities.
• Support colleague listening activities including surveys, focus groups and feedback forums.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or initiatives.
• Experience delivering events, workshops or training sessions.
• Knowledge of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion principles and inclusive workplace practices.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to analyse and present data clearly.
• Effective written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.

Desirable

• Experience working within DE&I, HR, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement or Comms.
• Experience supporting or managing Employee Resource Groups/Colleague Networks.
• Training facilitation or coaching experience.
• Experience working in an FMCG/Manufacturing
• Knowledge of UK equality legislation and workplace inclusion practices.
• Experience creating learning content and engagement campaigns.

Key Behaviours

• Is committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.
• Demonstrates authenticity, empathy, curiosity and cultural awareness.
• Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively with others.
• Is highly organised, takes ownership and delivers high-quality outcomes.
• Is confident facilitating discussions and learning experiences, especially able to manage emotional responses with care.
• Thoughtful, acts with integrity and handles sensitive matters appropriately and with care.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to learn and improve.
• Balances operational excellence with creativity and innovation. Able to balance progressive, forward thinking with pragmatism and reality

Success Measures

• Effective delivery of DE&I programmes and initiatives.
• High-quality support and development of Employee Resource Groups.
• Positive feedback from learning and awareness sessions.
• Increased colleague engagement in DE&I activity.
• Effective stakeholder partnerships and manager support.
• Robust reporting and insight generation.
• Demonstrable contribution to creating a more inclusive culture.