Global Workplace Programmes Officer: Role Description

The Global Workplace Programmes Officer is responsible for providing vital intelligence and insight into global employer workplace practices. The Officer, reporting to Global Workplace Programme Manager, will develop resources, guidance, collect evidence and collate best practice about LGBT inclusion in the workplace on the global level. They will work in partnership with the members of Stonewall’s Global Diversity Champions programme and conduct research with global companies about their internal working. They will develop new and innovative solutions to support companies who are working in a variety of legal, social and political situations across the world. They will also work with our Memberships Index Manager (responsible for workplace benchmarking indices) on the implementation of Stonewall’s Global Workplace Equality Index.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Conduct comprehensive and on-going research about the legal, political and social framework for lesbian, gay, bi and trans employees where Stonewall’s Global Diversity Champions operate.
• Project manage, research, write and deliver a range of briefings, resources and guidance detailing practical information for global employers, and sharing best practice.
• Liaise with and lead relationships with key external stakeholders to deliver briefings and guidance, including representatives from our members and other NGOs.
• Work with the Memberships Index Manager and Global Workplace Programme Manager to develop and update the Global Workplace Equality Index criteria and guidance.
• Work with the Global Workplace Programme Manager to establish policy on key topics, informed by wider Stonewall and peer network stance.
• Develop and deliver seminars, workshops and conference sessions on a range of topics about global inclusion.  
• Proactively develop networks with other workplace programmes across the globe.
• Proactively brief the Chief Executive, trustees and other Senior Managers on global employment issues.
• Work closely with the Memberships Client Account Managers to ensure that they can give global employers the support they need to achieve equality across their global operations.
• Support the Memberships Client Account Managers to provide detailed benchmarking and feedback to global employers on their performance in the Global Index.
• Manage volunteers to support the delivery of projects.
• Present and represent Stonewall externally, for example at client events, conferences and seminars.
• Work in partnership with Stonewall’s International Campaigns and Policy team to support civil society organisations in other countries to engage with workplace inclusion issues and influence business.

General responsibilities and duties

• Conduct the duties of the job description in accordance with the operational policies of Stonewall, including but not limited to the diversity policy, code of conduct, social media policy, data protection policies and other Stonewall policies.
• Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, Trustees, partner organisations and others.
• Contribute to the general administration and delivery of all Stonewall’s programmes, events and overall objectives.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required by the role.

This is an outline role description and may be subject to change in consultation with the post holder.

Person specification

• Demonstrable passion and intellectual curiosity about global LGBT equality and how companies have the power to change society.
• Knowledge of employment policies, practices and procedures and how equality is achieved in employment.

• Experience of effective report and publication writing ideally in area of corporate social responsibility, in plain English, for a wide range of audiences.
• Knowledge of lesbian, gay, bi and trans issues and employment issues, including how they differ between countries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively to, and influence, a wide range of audiences particularly with senior members of global companies.
• Experience of public speaking, developing content and chairing seminars, workshops or roundtable discussions.  
• Highly organised and able to deliver to tight deadlines with ability to adapt rapidly to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• A commitment to the aims and values of Stonewall

Global Workplace Programmes Officer: Key Terms and Conditions

Place of Work             188 – 192 St John Street, London EC1V 4JY.

Working Week          This is a full-time permanent position, comprising a total working week of 35 hours. The demands of this post require a flexible approach to both timing and duration of the working day, however, you will be expected to work during Stonewall’s core office hours which are Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Salary Scale                The salary will be £26,556 per year rising to £28,229 after a year and is paid retrospectively on the 24^th day of each month. This is a Stonewall salary band 5 position.

Annual Leave             25 days annual leave (rising by 1 additional day for each year of service completed by 1^st October, up to a maximum of 30 days), three additional ‘Stonewall Days’ over Christmas and eight statutory holidays.

Pension                      Stonewall will contribute up to 9% of salary to the Stonewall pension scheme.

Other benefits           After successful completion of the probationary period you will qualify for: free health insurance, death in service benefit of two times your salary, interest free loan on travelcard, tax-free cycle scheme, childcare vouchers, enhanced family policies and 24-hour employee support line.

Sick Pay                      Prior to completion of the probationary period, sick pay is at the Chief Executive’s discretion. Thereafter, an employee who is absent from work due to sickness will be paid up to four weeks at full pay and four weeks at half pay in any 12-month period. After two years continuous service, an employee absent from work due to sickness will be paid up to 12 weeks full pay and 12 weeks half pay in any 12-month period.                 

Probation & notice    The post is subject to a six month probationary period.  During this period, you will be entitled to receive, and are required to give, at least two weeks’ notice of termination, which must be in writing. After successful completion of your probationary period you are entitled to receive, and are required to give, at least 2 months’ notice of termination, which must be in writing.