Head of Inclusion & Diversity

Description

• Champion intersectional inclusion – Ensure initiatives reflect the richness of varied identities and work together with colleagues to integrate these insights into workforce planning and talent development.
• Guide and support our I&D vision – Collaborate to embed inclusion and diversity into business priorities and ESG commitments, fostering equity and empowering leaders to create positive change.
• Build trusted relationships externally – Represent SSE with authenticity in industry forums, share best practices, and enhance our reputation through transparent reporting and recognition.
• Co-create leadership development – Partner with teams to design programs that build psychological safety, encourage diverse perspectives, and promote fair, thoughtful decision-making.
• Foster belonging and shared growth – Lead initiatives that strengthen connection and inclusion, refresh learning content, and collaborate across HR, L&D, and Talent to build confidence and capability.

Requirements

• Skills in identifying systemic barriers and creating inclusive, scalable solutions.
• Ability to coach and support senior leaders and boards in inclusive leadership and decision-making.
• Experience in designing and implementing intersectional I&D strategies aligned with corporate purpose, regulatory expectations, and ESG priorities.
• Experience in strengthening I&D maturity through frameworks, capability building, and clear accountability structures.
• A proven track record in designing and delivering comprehensive Inclusion & Diversity strategies, with senior leadership experience in large, complex organisations (ideally FTSE 100, multinational, or regulated sectors).
• Familiarity with UK regulatory and industry reporting (e.g., gender pay gap, ethnicity pay reporting, disability inclusion frameworks, ESG disclosures).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance