Culture & Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) Specialist

Job Type Permanent Location Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland Job Details A full-time permanent vacancy has arisen for the role of Culture & Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) Specialist within the Vhi People and Sustainability Division. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Vhi's Culture and IDE strategies. Working closely with the Culture & IDE Manager, the Culture & IDE Specialist will help enable the shaping of a workplace where everyone can thrive, feel like they belong and contribute to building a high performance environment. The successful candidate will help drive meaningful change and significantly contribute to Vhi's culture and the success of the organisation whichultimately that allows us deliver outstanding services for our members. A level of flexibility will be required at times to attend various office and clinic locations to support initiatives, engage with colleagues, and ensure visibility delivering culture and IDE programmes. Role purpose: Support the delivery of culture and IDE programmes aligned with Vhi's People strategy and that enables business performance, leading in the design and delivery of a number of related initiatives. Lead and coordinate engagement activities and campaigns that promote Vhi's values and enhance the colleague experience. Manage the various culture and engagement diagnostics cycles (e.g., surveys, feedback loops), using insights to inform future initiatives and collaborate and support the People Partners and divisional representatives as needed. Champion wellbeing initiatives and collaborate with external providers to ensure a high-quality offering for colleagues. Act as a culture and IDE ambassador, modelling inclusive behaviours, promoting psychological safety and promote an inclusive and supportive working environment for all Collaborate and support the IDE Networks to support the delivery of initiatives that reflect the lived experiences of diverse colleagues, identify and explore new ideas and opportunities for further evolution of annual cycles, ensuring cross-network collaboration and alignment with the broader goal of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all. Manage the annual review of relevant policies and practices to identify opportunities for greater inclusion and equity. Identify opportunities and support the design and delivery of IDE and positive cultural - related learning and awareness sessions Work collaboratively across the Culture & Capability team and the wider People & Sustainability division to support shared goals Skills and abilities Knowledge & Experience 3rd level HR or related qualification would be beneficial. Alternatively, significant learned experience and/or other qualifications may offset the absence of these specific qualifications. Experience of successfully delivering impactful culture and IDE programmes across an organisation, or with experience of delivering programmes of a similar nature. Technical Strong understanding of organisational culture and IDE principles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and manage sensitive or high-impact conversations effectively. Proven project management skills and demonstratable experience - a formal qualification would be an additional benefit. Time management and prioritisation skills - ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with flexibility and structure. Creative problem-solving and solution-focused approach. Experience using Qualtrics or a similar data-gathering system would be beneficial but not essential. Interpersonal : Keen interest in organisational culture and impact to business performance. High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness, with a desire for personal growth. Proactive, ability to demonstrate examples of initiative taking with strong delivery-bias. Proven ability to build trust and influence across a wide range of stakeholders, engaging them meaningfully in culture and IDE initiatives. Demonstrated alignment to the Vhi values. Vhi is an equal opportunities employer. Accessibility If you are a candidate with a disability and encounter difficulty accessing any part of this website or wish to discuss any matter relating to the accessibility of our building or services, please contact Reasonable Accommodations Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.