Business in the Community - Inclusion Manager (Maternity Cover)
Posted 4 hours 7 minutes ago by Northern Ireland Environment Link
Closing Date: 26/02/2026
Organisation: Business in the Community
This role puts you at the centre of driving inclusive employment practice across Northern Ireland business. You will lead our programmes that support employers to embed inclusion across their workforce, with a particular strategic focus on our flagship campaign, Opening Doors
The Opening Doors campaign is designed to help employers open up their recruitment and workplace practices so jobs become accessible to all, including: multigenerational talent, people from ethnically-diverse backgrounds, refugees, people with convictions, disabled and neurodivergent people.
As Inclusion Manager, you will take the lead on this campaign, managing the strategy, business engagement, member support, events, and measurement of impact. You'll work closely with HR leaders, community partners and our member companies to promote inclusive recruitment, deliver impactful workshops and events, and inspire real change across the business community.
About you
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience delivering or managing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) or employability programmes.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- An understanding of inclusive recruitment and workplace best practice.
- The ability to engage, influence and inspire employers to take action.
- The desire and willingness to engage meaningfully with the local business community
At Business in the Community NI, you'll join a purpose-led organisation with a supportive culture. We offer hybrid working, opportunities for professional development and a meaningful role where you will help shape a more inclusive business landscape in Northern Ireland. You will play a key role in delivering the Opening Doors campaign, helping businesses open up opportunities and unlock talent from underrepresented groups across the region.
Application process
Applications should be in the form of a tailored CV that clearly addresses the criteria detailed on the Person Specification. Please also include a cover letter outlining why you believe you are the best candidate for this role and state where you saw this advertisement. CVs submitted without an accompanying cover letter will not be accepted.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 26th February 2026 at noon
We envisage 1st Interviews to take place Monday 9 March 2026 (subject to change)