Inclusion Assistant

About the Role

Join Fieldfisher as an Inclusion Assistant!

The Inclusion Assistant sits within Fieldfisher’s Inclusion Team, a team of four comprising the Head of Inclusion, two Senior Inclusion Executives, and an Inclusion Assistant. The team forms part of the wider Sustainability & ESG (SESG) Department, which brings together the firm’s activities across:

• People – Inclusion
• Planet – Climate and Environment
• Purpose and Prosperity – Our legal services and Pro bono and Communities
• Governance and Sustainability Systems.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and organised Inclusion Assistant to support our UK and European offices. Supporting the Inclusion Team, you will help implement the Inclusion strategy, action plans, communications, and awareness days. You will be part a four-member Inclusion Team split between London and Belfast. This role sits as part of the wider SESG team which is split across three of our UK offices, London, Manchester and Belfast. This role would be well suited for someone with a background in HR or Marketing & Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the inclusion calendar and promote awareness days, communicating with key stakeholders (e.g. European offices) and other departments (e.g. Marketing) to ensure collaboration across the firm.
• Create marketing and communications materials, including emails, newsletters, social media content and articles.
• Arrange meetings, organise agendas, and take minutes.
• Update and maintain inclusion webpages and intranet pages.
• Support with the monitoring and progress of business services inclusion action plans.
• Support with measuring and evaluating inclusion initiatives.
• Provide support during events.
• Manage the inclusion inbox and respond to queries.
• Provide administrative support to the Inclusion Executive and wider team.

Experience & Skills:

• Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Confident in drafting marketing communications for a range of channels and platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Team player with initiative.
• Willingness to learn.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher: Our ambition is for inclusion to be in our DNA and underpin our values which are at the heart of building a sustainable and resilient business for our people our clients and our communities.

Our key strategic pillars outline our aspirations. Each pillar has measurable goals to hold us accountable in measuring our impact and progress, they are:

• Build an inclusive firm where everyone belongs
• Aspire to create a diverse workforce that drives improved service delivery and fosters innovation, whilst reflecting the clients and communities we serve.
• Level the playing field in our workplace and in our community.
• Establish a framework to measure the impact of our inclusion efforts and improve accountability through transparent reporting and governance.

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Located at Adelaide Exchange, Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

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