- Proven ability to design, scale and deliver complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
- Strong systems thinking—able to connect learning, culture, policy, and technology.
- Experience owning mentoring platforms with enterprise governance responsibility.
- Credibility in diagnosing needs and advising on sensitive diversity-related topics such as neurodiversity, accessibility, and mental health.
- Deep capability to consult on sensitive diversity-related topics.
- Comfort advising key stakeholders through ambiguity related to sensitive diversity-related topics.
- Ability to translate strategy into clear, practical guidance.
- Strong domain expertise in Diversity & Belonging with applied experience in workplace settings.
- Knowledge of UK equality and diversity legislation including the Equality Act 2010.
- Ability to partner, influence, and manage stakeholder expectations with Legal, HR, IT, vendors, and senior leadership.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, platform skills and group facilitation.
- Skilled at synthesizing data, insights, and employee sentiment to demonstrate impact.
- Comfortable managing governance, metrics, and continuous improvement cycles.
- Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic lens.
- Experience partnering with external vendors and managing ongoing relationships.
- Significant experience (typically 12+ years) in DEI and learning and development consulting and program management roles.
- Demonstrated success operating at a senior manager or equivalent level with enterprise scope.
- Experience working in both UK-based organizations, and global companies.