Senior Manager - Culture & Inclusion

Do you want to make culture your day job?

At Cooper Parry,we'rerebuilding something special.We'regrowing fast.We'rescaling internationally.We'rewelcoming new businesses into the fold. And while growth is exciting,we'redeterminedto protect and strengthen the thing that makes CP, CP.

That'swhere you come in.

We'relooking for a Senior Manager to take ownership of ourCulture & Inclusionstrategy,helping toshape how it feels to work here. Someone who can take our culture from something people experience to something we design,nurtureand continuously improve.

Thisisn'ta role for somebody who wants to sit on the sidelines writing policies.It'sfor somebody who loves understanding people, spotting patterns, challenging leaders, turning insight into action and helping thousands of people feel they belong,thriveand do the best work of their careers.

Reporting to the Head ofInternal Communications &People Experience,you'lllead our culture and inclusion agenda, partnering closely with Internal Communications, Engagement, PeoplePartnersand senior leaders across the business.

You'llbe part strategist, part consultant, part programme lead and part culture detective.

Ifyou'reenergised by shaping organisations, influencing seniorleadersand creating environments where people can genuinely be themselves and perform at their best,we'dlove to hear from you.

You'llbe responsible for;

Shaping the culturewe'refamous for- helping define "how we work around here"

• Leadingthe development and delivery of Cooper Parry's culture strategy, ensuring our values, behaviours and people experience evolve alongside our ambitious growth plans.

• Usingcolleague insight, engagementdataand cultural diagnostics to understandwhat'sreally happening across the business - and turn findings into meaningful action.

• Designinginitiatives, frameworks and interventions that strengthen belonging, accountability, leadershipcapabilityand behavioural consistency.

• Partneringwith senior leaders to embed culture into everyday decision-making rather than treating it as a standalone programme.

• Playinga key role in ensuring our culture scales successfully through acquisitions, newmarketsand international growth.

Championing belonging and inclusion- making sure every voice has a place

• Leadingdelivery of our DE&I strategy with a particular focus on driving meaningful, measurable outcomes rather than tick-box activity.

• Supportingand developingour colleague communities and inclusion networks, helping them maximise impact across the business.

• Usingdata,insightand lived experience toidentifyopportunities to improve representation, inclusion and belonging.

• Partneringwith stakeholders across the People team to embed inclusion throughout the colleague lifecycle, from attraction and onboarding through to development and progression.

• Keepingus connected to emerging thinking, industry best practice and innovative approaches that help us stay ahead of the curve.

Turning insight into action- because listening only matters if you do something with it

• Workingclosely with our Engagement Manager and Internal Communications team to understand colleague sentiment and organisational trends.

• Owningand translatingculture,engagementand inclusion insights into practical recommendations for leaders and executive teams.

• Creatingcompelling narratives around what colleagues are experiencing and where interventions can create the biggest impact.

• Buildingmeaningful measures of success anddemonstratethe value of culture and inclusion initiatives through data and outcomes.

Influencing leaders and building capability- the trusted advisor bit

• Actingas a senior advisor to leadership teams on culture,inclusionand colleague experience.

• Designingandfacilitatingworkshops, leadership sessions and capability programmes that strengthen inclusive leadership and cultural consistency.

• Challengingconstructively whenrequired, providing confidence,expertiseand perspective in equal measure.

• Helpingleaders understand that cultureisn'ta People Team initiative -it'sa business responsibility.

At Cooper Parry,we'rein it together.All we ask of our people is that theyplay all in.You'llcontinuously strive tokeep learning-whetheryou'rea trainee or a Partner-andyou'llbe brave, steppingout ofyourcomfort zonetotacklenew challenges.Above all,benice.A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values,you'llalso bring;

• Significant experienceleading culture, organisational development, colleague experience, DE&I or related people initiatives.

• A track recordof turning organisational insight into successful cultural or behavioural change programmes.

• Strong consulting, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside senior leaders.

• Confidence using people data, engagementinsightsand qualitative feedback toidentifypriorities and measure success.

• Experience designing and implementing initiatives that drive belonging, inclusion,engagementand performance.

• Outstanding facilitation,communicationand relationship-building skills.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how culture drives business outcomes.

You'llparticularly thrive if;

• You'reendlessly curious about people,behaviourand organisational culture.

• You'reas comfortable talking data as you are talking human experience.

• You can zoom out to strategy and zoom in to execution without missing a beat.

• You know when to push, when to coach and when to listen.

• You care deeply about creating environments where people can do their best work.

• You love taking ideas and turning them into something people can see,feeland experience.

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies'No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB Corp Certifiedin 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.