Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Lead

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

Join Arup's People Function during an exciting transformation period as an EDI Lead. You'll support the delivery of our Global EDI Strategy and People Strategy, initiating and managing innovative, sustainable projects and interventions. This role involves developing and reviewing policies, systems, and programs to foster an inclusive environment globally.

The primary focus of this role is to support the delivery of our Global EDI Strategy and People Strategy. This role will initiate, and project manage innovative sustainable projects, interventions, and approaches. The EDI Lead will support the development and review of relevant policies, systems and programs. The EDI Lead will have subject matter expertise in, for example, disability, race, gender or LGBTQ+, and be able to integrate EDI into disciplines like Learning and Development, or Talent Acquisition whilst working in close collaboration with other CoEs. This role builds effective relationships and partnerships (both internally and externally), fosters an inclusive environment across the region/s and globally, and is a point of contact for expertise on EDI.

The Opportunity

• Deliver the Global EDI strategy across the region or business areas including working with CoEs and engaging with stakeholders to create partnerships and/or a network of EDI champions as appropriate.
• Proactively identify opportunities for and contributing to global alignment of EDI efforts and initiatives.
• Manage projects and strategic initiatives and events related to EDI in the Region, business area or with CoEs or People Partners, ensuring support and delivery, as well as representing Arup externally as an EDI thought leader.
• Partner with the Region Boards, business areas and CoEs to deliver culture and transformational change.
• Ensure compliance and reporting with relevant legislation in regions, maintaining inclusive policies.
• Provide support and direction to Connect Networks to project manage the delivery of country and/or region Diversity Action Plans and to help amplify member voices, building capabilities for underrepresented communities.
• Distil broad sets of data into concise narratives for presentations.
• Coordinate and follow up of legal reporting, external benchmarks and awards.

Is this role right for you?

• Qualification in a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience in a professional services or global organization.
• Proven record of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within a complex organization.
• Advanced understanding of leading EDI practices and project management skills.
• Proven skills of influencing, building and sustaining relationships and change at all levels of an organisation, with the ability to successfully challenge, review and update existing procedures with relevant team or colleague.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset, personal integrity, and alignment with Arup's values and aims.
• Displays curiosity, adaptability and courage in their approach to leadership and their new
  role.

What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below: 

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000 

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. 

Our Application Process 
 
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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