Location: The role is based at our office in Bankside. We operate a hybrid model with time split between working at Bankside or other locations across the region and home.
About Omnicom Media Group
Omnicom Media Group is the media division of Omnicom Group, one of the world’s leading marketing communications groups, operating in over 70 markets, 100 cities worldwide and with 70,000 employees globally.
Omnicom Media Group comprises of three media agency network brands – OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science, and in the UK a fourth brand UK MG OMD.
In the UK, the four agencies are all supported by OMG’s centrally housed Centres of Excellence, providing market-leading capabilities across digital transformation, creative solutions, investment & media futures. We have over 1600 people in the UK all residing in our Bankside London and Manchester locations.
OMG UK is the holder of numerous Agency and Network of the Year accolades, including most recently; Media Week Agency of the Year for OMD UK, Global Agency of the Year for MG OMD and Campaign Media Agency of the Year at PHD.
Also at Bankside, OMG has regional (EMEA) and some global functions. OMD EMEA, PHD Worldwide and OMG EMEA have central operations in proximity to the UK business.
Our DEI Vision
Omnicom’s vision is to be an agency group where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard and well-represented.
About the Role
The DEI Director, UK Market is an exciting new leadership opportunity to mobilise change, build on strong foundations and accelerate progress for the future.
The post holder will take a transformative and collaborative approach in designing, developing and implementing a strategic DEI plan that will ensure OMG’s vision benefits all people in the workplace, client base and the wider industry.
The primary focus will be on building an inclusive culture that welcomes diversity and is founded on principles of equity. The post holder will work directly with the Group and Agency Leadership teams, partner closely with the People Teams and build strong relationships with the eight employee resource groups (ERG’s) to drive the DEI Strategy for OMG UK and OMG’s UK-based international teams.
You will be accountable for shaping and leading the DEI strategy that combines and builds on the foundations of the Group. In this transformative and vital role, you will:
- Create a clear and actionable DEI strategy that builds on what has been implemented already and brings together all the different strands of success to date.
- Work closely with the DEI ERGs to advise and guide focus towards areas of greatest priority, monitor the use of budgets and facilitate initiatives that have intersectionality.
- Partner with agencies to set, maintain, monitor and report clear KPIs around diversity at all levels, with an extra focus on the senior-level representation.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have expertise in leading transformational cultural change in complex organisations while exuding warmth and approaching challenges from a place of learning and opportunity to move things forward positively, with a growth mindset.
You will also be able to draw upon and use your lived experience to educate and inspire others (Race, socio-economic, disability or other) to work towards inclusive and equitable work cultures where everyone is welcome, and no-one is left behind.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement. Your statement should be up to 2 pages long (no more than 900 words), answering the following questions:
- What is your motivation to work for OMG and what attracts you to this role specifically?
- Omnicom Group is looking to build on solid foundations and appoint someone to lead on DEI. Can you describe a time when you have led the shaping and embedding of an organisation’s cultural change programme, how did you do this in a collaborative and impactful way?
The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th February 2023 at 23.59hrs
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please feel free to contact – Emmanuel from Diversifying Group at emmanuel@diversifying.com
Our Commitment
Omnicom Media Group is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity. We passionately believe that a diverse business is a more effective one, so across all our agencies, we are committed to a journey to ensure OMG stands up for being a truly representative organisation and is a pioneer for others to follow. We are very keen to improve representation in our senior leadership team to reflect and represent the communities we serve accurately, so we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase their talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with Emmanuel Crosser at emmanuel@diversifying.com
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