D&I Manager

Quick Summary:

Team:: Head Office
Location:: United Kingdom

Shape the Future of Inclusion at Whitbread

Are you passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive? We're looking for a Diversity & Inclusion Manager to lead and evolve our D&I agenda, ensuring we continue to be the UK's most inclusive hospitality business.

Working closely with the Director of Talent, Development & Inclusion and the wider People Leadership Team, you'll drive the delivery of our annual D&I programme and key strategic change initiatives. From championing our inclusion commitments and amplifying colleague networks, to leading high-profile events, external benchmark submissions, and award-winning D&I initiatives, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping both colleague and guest experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to influence meaningful change, build on our strong foundations, and ensure our D&I strategy remains aligned to best practice, emerging trends, and our ambitions for world-class performance and business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

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.

Why you'll love it here

Bonus Potential up to 20%

Healthcare for you and your family

Matched contribution pension up to 10%

What You'll Need to Bring

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.

Why join us?

What's Inn it for you?

Diversity & Inclusion

We have a place for you

We give everyone the opportunity to grow, develop and be their best. No barriers to entry, no limits to ambition. We're committed to being for everyone – so that means creating an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and different perspectives are valued.

Benefits

We look after our people

Enjoy the perks and rewards that working for the UK’s number 1 hotel brand can bring. From money off hotel stays and restaurant visits to celebrating your milestones here.

Development

We build careers

We’re powered by brilliant people, smart ideas and a business with the track record to make it happen for you. Get the most from your career as part of a growing business that creates opportunity at whatever stage you're at.

CSR

We’re a Force for Good

Underpinning everything we do is our sustainability programme 'Force For Good'. From charity fundraising to eliminating single-use plastics we're helping to make a positive impact on the communities we serve and the wider world.

How to apply

1. Apply Online

Found a role you love? Great, just apply online! If you don’t already have a profile, you’ll create one as part of your application. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to an interview by email with all the details you need
2. Come to Your Interview

This is your chance to meet us and for us to meet the real you! Top tips: • What to wear: Smart-casual with comfy shoes (you may be on your feet). Be yourself, tattoos and piercings are welcome. • Before you arrive: Double-check your interview location, as we have several sites. • What to bring: Your right to work documents and National Insurance number. • Can’t make it? No problem, just let us know as early as possible and we’ll try to rearrange.
3. Job Preview

For housekeeping or kitchen roles, you’ll spend around 30 minutes trying out the job on the day – so you can see what it’s really like. You’ll also have time to ask us any questions. We’ll let you know the outcome of your interview afterwards.
4. Employment Checks

If you’re successful, we’ll complete the necessary employment checks. This includes verifying your Right to Work in the UK, which may happen at different stages depending on the role.
5. Welcome to the Team!

Once everything is complete, it’s time to welcome you to the hotel team. We’ll guide you through your first steps and make sure you feel supported from day one.