Technical Director Diversity and Inclusion

What is the purpose of this role?

To deliver a more inclusive and accessible service provision, increasing our ability to serve existing and potential customers

Tackle the TD responsibilities with a particular focus through the lens of promoting and developing enhanced diversity of our teams and resources.

A role model and leader to challenge "conventional" thinking and approaches to team contributions and innovation.

A catalyst for change in Consulting and Rail technical communities in developing a safe, inclusive and fair culture.

Where people feel respected, engaged, able to speak out and be themselves

Shaping a recruitment process that encourages a diverse technical employee population. To positively influence the career choices of the next generation and those who don’t traditionally apply so that we attract applications from a wider range of potential employees.

To use open, transparent and merit-based processes to appoint, promote and retain the best people who bring a diverse range of opinions, ideas and experiences

What will this role involve?

To encourage innovation, positive interactions and new collaborations that enhance our performance, decision-making and preparedness for the future

What are we looking for?

Effective change Management (ideally evidenced in a diverse/inclusion

Innovative thinker – able to make the link for example, between bridge design and visual impairment

Collaborative Working able to work with the Inclusion Business Partner and Diversity Networks (and the Business Leaders, who may be more “traditional” in some cases)

Communication with both for the minority population and illustrating the issues and links referred to above.

To work with our customers, suppliers and commercial partners to promote our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

To build more collaborative relationships with community-based groups and stakeholders so we are better able to meet their current and future needs

Strong influencer – able to challenge traditional norms (and do so whilst acknowledging / and if necessary arguing the case with appropriate “levers” from the traditional perspective)

Strong technical knowledge (preferably with a breadth across technical areas)

Enthusiasm / passion for EDI

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ.

We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year.

Amey is an equal opportunities employer.