Global Director Inclusion, and EMEA Lead

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Job Title: Global Director Inclusion and EMEA Lead Location: London or Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time, permanent The job You will lead Inclusion globally and have specific responsibility for driving impact in inclusion in EMEA. You will line manage the Inclusion Leads in the Americas and in APAC. Above all they will continue to drive Inclusion work at AVEVA globally building on the foundations established in the past 6 years. Key responsibilities Work proactively with the Inclusion team (2 colleagues) to operationalise AVEVA’s Global Inclusion Plan, ensuring clear priorities, ownership, and measurable outcomes for APAC, the Americas, as well as drive impact across EMEA. In close partnership with colleagues across the world, plan, develop and deliver a programme of pragmatic and impactful interventions to advance the Global Inclusion Plan and our inclusion maturity. Interventions may include (but are not limited to): partnerships with national agencies to improve representation, inclusion briefings, speaker events, communications campaigns, and leadership and manager training programmes. The postholder will apply strong diplomatic and strategic capability to tailor interventions to local context while maintaining global consistency and momentum. Collaborate with leaders and teams across AVEVA to advance inclusion. In practice, this means engaging with senior leaders, providing practical guidance, and influencing decision-making to drive accountability, tangible results, and an inclusive culture. Increase colleague engagement across all countries on inclusion. This includes embedding inclusive practices across countries and functions, partnering with relevant stakeholders, holding owners accountable for delivery of their plans, and ensuring a consistent cadence of internal and external communications that supports awareness and action. Partner with a broad range of teams, particularly Legal, Workplace Experience, Communications, People Tech, Data Analysis, Reward & Benefits, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development, to ensure inclusion is embedded into policies, processes, programmes and ways of working. Provide budget oversight and cost control, including monitoring expenditure for global activity and Employee Group programmes. Support the collection and analysis of employee demographic data and inclusion analytics. Lead the translation of insights into strategic priorities, ambitions and actions, tracking progress and impact over time. Work with Employee Groups to support the coordination and delivery of their activity globally, enabling strong governance, appropriate support, and alignment to AVEVA priorities while protecting authenticity of colleague voice. Maintain oversight of the Inclusion OneSpace (Intranet) pages, driving regular refresh of content (e.g., articles, videos, blogs) and ensuring all countries and communities have a voice and representation. Lead inclusion across EMEA, working in partnership with leaders and stakeholders to ensure each country has the right plans, support and accountability in place to deliver meaningful impact. Ensure compliance with country-specific legislative requirements globally, and lead these for EMEA, including those related to the employment of people with disabilities and statutory reporting, while continuously identifying opportunities to enhance our practices and outcomes. Essential requirements Knowledge and thought leadership Deep knowledge of inclusion and broader diversity topics, with the credibility and judgement expected of a subject matter expert. You will bring strong understanding of intersectionality and the complexities of inclusion in a global organisation. While you may have depth in particular inclusion areas, you will also demonstrate perspective and balance across topics (e.g. gender, race and ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, and/or LGBTQ+). Provide expert guidance to key stakeholders on inclusion matters with a high degree of objectivity, sound judgement and commercial awareness. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on sensitive workplace culture and inclusion topics, including navigating competing priorities and risks. Experience working in inclusion in the corporate sector and/or within a global, matrixed organisation. Experience working with diverse teams across countries/cultures and supporting Employee Groups. Current Groups are BLACK Voices, Disability, Women, Salute, Generations, Pride, and Belief (with Neurodiversity and LatinX groups in discussion). Excellent written and spoken English. Experience organising both in-person and virtual events. Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements (e.g. gender pay gap reporting, EU Pay Transparency, disability employment requirements in individual countries). Experience fulfilling these requirements is desirable. Knowledge of ESG reporting is desirable. Knowledge of Executive Orders relating to ‘DEI’ in the US, and what Federal Contractors/sub-Contractors operating in the US need to do to maintain compliance. Behaviours and values Lives by AVEVA values (Impact, Aspiration, Curiosity and Trust). Builds rapport and trust with colleagues at all levels and across cultures. Works collaboratively to build shared agendas aligned to business objectives and inclusion priorities. Curious learner who scans the external environment and brings thoughtful insight and innovation to strengthen our approach. High levels of autonomy and accountability, able to lead multiple priorities in an agile, fast-paced environment. Inclusive leadership mindset: high emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, resilience and adaptability; able to challenge respectfully and role-model the behaviours we expect across AVEVA. Desired skills Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the presence and credibility to influence senior leaders constructively and confidently. Strategic thinking and long-term planning capability, coupled with the ability to move from strategy to delivery - building momentum through pragmatic plans, clear governance and measurable outcomes. Strong diplomacy, tact and judgement, with the courage to challenge appropriately and help leaders navigate complex decisions. Ability to build strong partnerships across the business, including leaders of Regional Networks, in-country Inclusion leads, HR Business Partners, Employee Group leads and members, and internal and external communications teams. Strong data fluency: comfortable using quantitative and qualitative insights to inform decisions, assess risk, and measure the impact of interventions. While English is the operating language, a working knowledge of other languages is welcome. People leadership: you will manage two colleagues, Regional Inclusion Managers in APAC and the Americas. People at AVEVA We’re focused on the single most important part of AVEVA’s business: our employees. From recruitment and reward to experience and engagement, our partnerships across the business create and enable the conditions for every individual to thrive. Doing the best we can for our great people requires quick thinking – and big thinking. Our team is as involved in the day-to-day activities affecting the employee experience as we are in the global transformation projects shaping AVEVA’s future. Join us and become part of a diverse and vibrant group that’s striving to make every day at AVEVA even better than the last. Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/ UK Benefits include: Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program. It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/ Hybrid working We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process. Hiring process Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process About AVEVA AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/ Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/ AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.