Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Partner (DE&I)
Posted 11 hours 40 minutes ago by National House Building Council
England-Milton Keynes
Job role: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Business Partner
Working location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in our Milton Keynes office
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing date for applications: 24th August 2025
Interviews are expected in early September.
Job summary:
We're seeking a commercially focused Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Partner to drive measurable change across NHBC. This role involves embedding inclusive practices into recruitment, leadership, communications, and culture. You will collaborate with key stakeholders and HR, acting as a trusted expert to ensure DE&I is integral to our operations and growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and improve NHBC's DE&I initiatives.
- Advise senior leaders and HR on integrating inclusion into policies and processes.
- Support employee network groups to increase their impact.
- Partner with L&D to develop inclusive leadership and learning content.
- Create impactful DE&I campaigns and communications with Internal Communications.
- Work with Talent Acquisition to enhance representation throughout the candidate journey.
- Use data and insights to monitor DE&I performance and inform decisions.
- Benchmark against external best practices to evolve our strategy.
- Manage external DE&I partnerships and suppliers.
- Serve as NHBC's DE&I subject matter expert internally and externally.
Candidate requirements:
- Experience in a DE&I role with strong project and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to advise and influence senior leaders confidently.
- Strong commercial mindset focused on business outcomes.
- Proficiency in using data to generate insights and drive actions.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
- Knowledge of the employee lifecycle and broader HR practices.
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and people-oriented approach.
What we offer:
Our benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
- Life assurance
- Subsidised private medical insurance
- Employee discounts platform
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay
And much more!
About NHBC:
We are the UK's leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes. Our purpose is to raise house building standards and protect homeowners.
Why join us?
As a modern, family-friendly employer, we're experiencing rapid growth, embracing technology and flexible working. We offer opportunities for personal and professional development, including training and professional memberships.
We support flexible working arrangements and are open to discussions to accommodate your needs.
Our culture:
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves. We value fairness, dignity, and respect, with active employee networks supporting open conversations and idea-sharing.
Why NHBC?Join the UK's leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes. We have diverse roles across the UK, including field and home-based positions in various departments.
We offer attractive packages, including bonuses, generous holiday entitlement, and support for new parents. Our DE&I strategy focuses on building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our communities.
If you're interested but don't see a suitable role, upload your CV for future opportunities. We keep applications on file for 18 months and regularly update our vacancies.
NHBC engages with preferred recruiters only. Unsolicited applications from other agencies will not be considered or paid.