Role Title: Diversity & Inclusion Manager Location: Dunstable LU5 Hybrid working: 3 days a week in the office
- Lead and deliver key Diversity & Inclusion programmes and projects, managing initiatives aligned to our People Plan and D&I commitments, with a particular focus on inclusion calendar events, network gold events, colleague development and community engagement activities.
- Act as a trusted inclusion advisor, partnering with People teams, leaders and business stakeholders to ensure policies, projects and initiatives are developed with the needs of under-represented groups in mind.
- Own external D&I reporting, benchmarking and award submissions, leading high-quality submissions to frameworks such as Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, Disability Confident and Investing in Ethnicity, while producing annual reports including Gender Pay Gap and D&I reporting.
- Build and manage influential external partnerships, working closely with organisations, industry bodies and educational institutions to bring external insight, best practice and emerging thinking into the business.
- Champion the continuous evolution of our D&I strategy, staying ahead of societal and industry trends, collaborating with colleague networks and senior stakeholders to drive innovative, impactful and inclusive solutions across Whitbread.
- Strong Diversity & Inclusion expertise, with a deep understanding of the lived experiences of under-represented groups, inclusive practices, and the key concepts that drive meaningful D&I outcomes, including bias, privilege and social mobility.
- A passion for staying ahead of emerging trends and best practice, using the latest research, external insights and industry developments to continually evolve and strengthen our D&I approach.
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and submissions, present complex ideas clearly, and build credibility with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Proven project management experience, successfully leading complex, high-profile initiatives from concept through to delivery, balancing multiple priorities, stakeholders, budgets and deadlines.
- Experience of leading a D&I agenda within a large, multi-site organisation, combined with a strong understanding of People processes across the employee lifecycle and the ability to translate external best practice into practical business solutions.
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 196472-4492
Advertised: 24 Jul 2026
Application closed: 08 Aug 2026
