Director, Diversity Equity & Inclusion North America

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.

At Burberry, we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our purpose and are core to our valves. Attracting and retaining diverse talent and fostering an inclusive culture enable us to be more creative in everything we do and open spaces for our colleagues, customers and communities.

Our global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy is focused on valuing and embracing differences and creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, has a voice and can reach their full potential. When we do, our colleagues are more engaged, committed and effective in driving results, we are more successful as an organisation, and we make a more meaningful contribution to the world around us

To help achieve our DE&I goals, our dedicated global DE&l team works with colleagues across all parts of the business, including our senior leadership, the broader HR team and our advisory networks, with a focus on four strategic pillars. These frame our global approach and programmes:

• Attracting and Retaining Diverse Top Talent
• Fostering an Open and Inclusive Culture
• Educating and Raising Awareness
• Implementing a Global Approach

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion extends beyond Burberry. We champion and advocate for changemakers, organisations and initiatives that have a meaningful impact on underrepresented communities. We also believe it is important to celebrate diversity in our campaigns and shows, and we have measures in place to ensure we assemble casts that are representative of our customers and communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Conceptualise, develop and deliver the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives / projects for Burberry in the North American Market. Represent the region as a strategic advisor for DE&l elements for cross-functional programmes and Burberry as the DE&l conduit to identify and establish partnership relationships aligned to our global DE&| strategy and vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role partners with senior HR & business stakeholders across north American, alongside partnering closely with leaders from across Burberry business to continually evolve, drive and deliver on our global D,E&I goals. It is an imperative skill to be able to navigate a creative business, build strong relationships and influence within and across all levels of the business.

This role reports into our VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and will be working closely with broader HR team and our advisory networks, representing our DE&l spirit and ambition.

• The design, implementation and leadership of specific Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) programs and initiatives
• Drive leadership awareness, commitment and accountability for DE&l initiatives in North American market
• Collaborate & influence cross-functionally with senior regional & global leaders to understand, identify and regionally activate company-wide hiring and diversity goals
• Strategise to translate external and internal trends into innovative and creative practices that align the Americas region with the Global agenda & strategy
• Build relationships with external partners aligned to our current global strategy

• Deliver key moments for the region to amplify DE&l agenda and focus for the region
• Extensive knowledge of state-wide legislation concerning DE&I and the evolving landscape
• Experience of working in a global DE&l function
• Forward thinking to identify key partnerships that enhance our North American DE&l strategy and give us focus on the initiative that will deliver on our DE&l goals
• Collaboration with Burberry communications and engagement team to share DE&l initiatives, drive engagement and amolify key internal and external messages
• Partner with DE&I strategy and partnership lead to build employee led groups such as ERG's internal council
• Develop key stakeholder knowledge, understanding and expertise on inclusion
• Participate in other D&I related projects as required
• Provide ad-hoc support to the VP of DE&I

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven ability creating, leading and implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategies in global organizations
• Experience developing relationships with external partners, communities, and networks to strengthen organisational D&I initiatives
• Strong understanding of interpretation and analysis of data across several mediums ( Internal people data, benchmark, research)
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated experience translating vision into strategy and delivering against the plan
• Knowledge of project management & change management practices
• Experiences of delivering multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility and accountability, in a fast-evolving environment.
• Strong communications skills (written & presentation)
• Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors
• Enjoy program-solving and taking on challenges
• An interest in fashion
• ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) experience desirable

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATION

At Burberry we believe that how we live our values and contribute to our culture is equally as important to what we achieve. Our four values (Creatively Driven, Open and Caring, Proud of our Heritage & Forward Thinking) encapsulate the culture we foster and describe who we are at our best.

Is it our expectation that all colleagues, regardless of function, geography or level, embrace and role model our values. Burberry leader pride themselves in -

•  Inspiring passion and role modelling creative thinking
•  Investing time and taking accountability to attract, develop and retain talent
• Fostering an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive
• Creating space for innovation, challenging the status quo, and making bold choices for the future
• Acting in the best interest of our brand, the environment and our communities

|To learn more about our purpose, values and how we lead please visit:

https://www.burberryplc.com/en/company/our-purpose.html .

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

• Expected base salary for the role will generally be between $150,000.00 and $180,000.00 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
• This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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